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#31135 of 31403 New arrival by css1 Jun 19, 2009 (1:16 pm)
Hi AJ, Hi Bob, Hi all. How is everybody doing? Last night I got my daughter an 06 Impreza 2.5i. Black, base car - but I can't believe how well this car drives and handles. I'll be picking it up Monday AJ, what portable Nav would you recommend? Thanks Charlie Replies to this message: rsholland (Jun 19, 2009 2:43 pm) css1 (Jun 20, 2009 5:12 am) rsholland (Jun 20, 2009 7:03 am) and 3 more... ateixeira (Jun 22, 2009 10:51 am)
#31136 of 31403 Re: New arrival [css1] by rsholland Jun 19, 2009 (2:43 pm)
Replying to: css1 (Jun 19, 2009 1:16 pm) Hey Charlie, great car choice. My son has an '06 Impreza Outback Sport with ~ 45K on it. It's ben a great car. Bob Replies to this message: css1 (Jun 20, 2009 5:12 am) rsholland (Jun 20, 2009 7:03 am) css1 (Jun 20, 2009 7:48 am) volkov (Jun 20, 2009 9:37 am) and 1 more...
#31137 of 31403 Re: Hello? Are old folks allowed to return? [fibber2] by pf_flyer HOST Jun 19, 2009 (4:07 pm)
Replying to: fibber2 (Jun 19, 2009 4:38 am) Hey fib! Whatchoo mean OLD??
#31138 of 31403 Re: Hello? Are old folks allowed to return? [fibber2] by toboggan Jun 20, 2009 (4:31 am)
Replying to: fibber2 (Jun 19, 2009 4:38 am) Welcome back, fibber2, from another old folk (I just had my 71st birthday ). I usually am lurking about. BTW, did some washing and waxing of the Tribeca. Gotta make it slippery so the bugs slide right off. Now I have to dig the winter wheels (wrapped in Bridgestone Blizzaks) and get them waxed up for our NorEasters off Lake Superior. But first, the "honey-do" list needs attention . MNSteve
#31139 of 31403 Re: New arrival [rsholland] by css1 Jun 20, 2009 (5:12 am)
Replying to: rsholland (Jun 19, 2009 2:43 pm) Thanks Bob Padded dash, temp gauge, fold in mirrors, alloy wheels - 06 Tribeca nose. No de-contenting here. And believe me when I tell you - she will need those fold in mirrors parking at school! I also read that this was the first year for VVT - what a difference from my Forester. After learning on and driving the Forester, she did not want another wagon. Finding a good used sedan - legacy or impreza - was not easy. This one was sold and serviced by the dealer I go to - Flemington Subaru - never modified, and a Subaru CPO car. Does your son drive stick as well? I'm sorry I never learned, These cars are fun to drive. How does this compare with your new one? I know you've already done the comparison but now I can identify. Maybe my daughter will forget and take the Forester to school........HA HA Thanks Charlie Replies to this message: rsholland (Jun 20, 2009 7:03 am) css1 (Jun 20, 2009 7:48 am) volkov (Jun 20, 2009 9:37 am) p0926 (Jun 27, 2009 8:23 am)
#31140 of 31403 Re: New arrival [css1] by rsholland Jun 20, 2009 (7:03 am)
Replying to: css1 (Jun 20, 2009 5:12 am) My son can drive a stick—but he doesn't like it, and hasn't driven one in years. Not a chip-of-the-old-block in that respect. You're never too old to learn Charlie. You out to give it a try sometime. It's not that hard. Two or three lessons and you'll be fine. The new Subarus, with the hill-holder clutch, erases that fear of rolling back when starting on hill, something my son was never comfortable with. Is your daughter's car a stick? The current generation Impreza is much more refined, and much roomier inside than the last generation models. Bob Replies to this message: css1 (Jun 20, 2009 7:48 am) volkov (Jun 20, 2009 9:37 am) p0926 (Jun 27, 2009 8:23 am)
#31141 of 31403 Re: New arrival [rsholland] by css1 Jun 20, 2009 (7:48 am)
Replying to: rsholland (Jun 20, 2009 7:03 am) It's an automatic.
#31142 of 31403 Re: New arrival [rsholland] by volkov Jun 20, 2009 (9:37 am)
Replying to: rsholland (Jun 20, 2009 7:03 am) The Hill-holder is great for beginners, I won't argue. BUT I don't like it myself because I'm used to letting out the clutch with almost no gas and adjusting things to keep the engine revving evenly just above idle until the clutch is in, then get on the gas. If I find myself on a mild incline and don't realize it, I end up stalling all the time with my usual technique. Basically like trying to pull away with the hand-brake on. It forces me to adopt the high rev "rookie technique" if I think I'm on any slope. Never had that trouble with the 2.0 and it is actually easier to stall from a flat start. Replies to this message: p0926 (Jun 27, 2009 8:23 am)
#31143 of 31403 Wishing all of you by lilbluewgn02 Jun 21, 2009 (2:03 pm)
Happy Fathers Day to all you dads out there in SubieLand
#31144 of 31403 Re: New arrival [css1] by ateixeira Jun 22, 2009 (10:51 am)
Replying to: css1 (Jun 19, 2009 1:16 pm) Congrats, Charlie. I've owned 5 different units at one point or another. Garmin c320: entry level, basic, small screen, sold it to a co-worker Garmin c340: wife's, small screen, reads street names, she's happy DASH Express: they went bankrupt, poor interface, made me love Garmins more Garmin Nuvi 200W: big screen, but slow reception, no text to speech Garmin Nuvi 260W: best combination - big screen, quick reception, text to speech Prices have dropped enough that I recommend at least the Nuvi 260W. It just gets a satellite reception quicker than my 200W and reads street names as well, plus the screen is big for a portable, 4.4". Costco had them last week for $180. You might find a small screen model without text to speech for as little as $99-120 or so, but I recommend spending a bit more. Or you may even want to try a model that adds traffic, I saw that also at Costco for $220 (model Nuvi 265wt). I wonder if I should have gone with that. In fact if I find a buyer for my 200w I may upgrade and get one. Frank has one and I got to play with it a little a couple of weeks ago, it was instantly familiar and he says the traffic info here in DC is actually useful. I think it also adds Bluetooth, so you can have your phone dial up any of the points-of-interest stored in Garmin's database. Beyond that, the sky's the limit. Some newer model will accept voice commands, if working hands-free is important to you. That's the Nuvi 855, and Costco.com sells that on-line for $250. Bob told me NJ is considering a law that requires lock-outs while moving, so this feature may become important. I've read reviews in Consumer Reports, here on Edmunds, and from JD Powers, and in every single comparison that included a Garmin, a Garmin came out in 1st place. Another brand recently won an Edmunds comparo but no Garmin device was included in the test. The cons? Well, they have approximatly 8.4 million models to choose from, so it's hard to pick the exact model you want. Their site helps you choose according to features you desire, but you may not find them on sale at your favorite store. Also, in the name, a w=widescreen, and a t=traffic, so that may help you choose as well. The 200w does not have Canada maps, so again the entry-level models do cut a few corners to get the prices that low. I think the Nuvi 260w that I have is a good value and a good place to start. I'm warning you, though, you'll soon want one for each car, like I have now.