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#2069 of 2084 Re: latest year for outback with mcintosh stereo [ateixeira] by snowbelter Jul 30, 2007 (9:04 am)
Replying to: ateixeira (Jul 30, 2007 8:08 am) Was on the 04 VDC. Not on 05 or later. I believe it still is available in other markets, such as Japan. Replies to this message: njjuliano (Aug 08, 2007 2:56 pm) snowbelter (Aug 09, 2007 9:02 am)
#2070 of 2084 Re: latest year for outback with mcintosh stereo [snowbelter] by njjuliano Aug 08, 2007 (2:56 pm)
Replying to: snowbelter (Jul 30, 2007 9:04 am) Hmm.. I seem to recall looking at the then new 03s and being disappointed that the 6 cd changer was not McIntosh, or was a rebadged one. And from then on, I thought they stopped that relationship. Replies to this message: snowbelter (Aug 09, 2007 9:02 am)
#2071 of 2084 Re: latest year for outback with mcintosh stereo [njjuliano] by snowbelter Aug 09, 2007 (9:02 am)
Replying to: njjuliano (Aug 08, 2007 2:56 pm) My wife's 04 VDC is McIntosh, at least thats what it says on the faceplate, and thats what the Subaru brochure for that year said.
#2072 of 2084 Smaller Brakes on 01? Re: H6 passes 100,000 miles [otis123] by mountainwalker May 14, 2008 (8:57 am)
Replying to: otis123 (Feb 28, 2007 11:03 am) So are brakes on 01 VDC Outbacks not as good as the brakes on 02-on? Can the 01 brakes be replaced with the larger better brakes and at what cost in parts and labor?   I'm in the market for an 01-04 VDC edition Subaru Outback, so the question is very timely for me. Mostly looking at 01-03 years. Replies to this message: otis123 (May 14, 2008 9:13 am) mountainwalker (May 14, 2008 9:40 am)
#2073 of 2084 Things to look for/avoid in buying 01-04 VDC Outback? by mountainwalker May 14, 2008 (9:02 am)
I'm in the market right now for an 01-04 VDC Outback - will post some of the vehicles I found with brief notes and really looking forward to your feedback - in the meantime, wanted to ask in general, would you stay away from 01, 02, 03 or 04 model years for any reason?   I read above the 01 had smaller brakes and wondering how much this affects safety performance, and whether these can be replaced with later larger brakes and at what cost in parts and labor.   I prefer the 6 cylinder Outback and prefer the VDC edition. Second preference would be the LL Bean H6. Replies to this message: snowbelter (May 14, 2008 9:18 am)
#2074 of 2084 Re: Smaller Brakes on 01? Re: H6 passes 100,000 miles [mountainwalker] by otis123 May 14, 2008 (9:13 am)
Replying to: mountainwalker (May 14, 2008 8:57 am) 01 are smaller diameter discs than 02. Not sure if it made a real-life difference. Don't know if you can upgrade - probably not - you'd have to upgrade all the brake components?   All I do know is I went to Power Slot Frozen [Cryo] Rotors and ceramic pads and never looked back. It solved my problem of warped rotors - a common problem on many heavy cars... Replies to this message: mountainwalker (May 14, 2008 9:40 am)
#2075 of 2084 LLBean by otis123 May 14, 2008 (9:16 am)
My Black LLBean has 118K - born Jan. 01, delivered Feb. 01. It has been a very reliable car and is still as tight as the day I bought it... Will probably keep it a few more years...
#2076 of 2084 Re: Things to look for/avoid in buying 01-04 VDC Outback? [mountainwalker] by snowbelter May 14, 2008 (9:18 am)
Replying to: mountainwalker (May 14, 2008 9:02 am) Warped rotors were an annoyance and an expense on my wife's 00 and my 02, but the brakes on both cars worked fine. My wife's 00 had a problem with "frozen" sliders, and I recall there was a design change to deal with that the following year. That problem could be avoided with remembering to have the sliders lubricated a couple of times a year. The brakes on my wife's 04 have caused fewer problems.
#2077 of 2084 Re: Smaller Brakes on 01? Re: H6 passes 100,000 miles [otis123] by mountainwalker May 14, 2008 (9:40 am)
Replying to: otis123 (May 14, 2008 9:13 am) Power Slot Frozen [Cryo] Rotors and ceramic pads - what do they do? How much are these to add in parts and labor?
#2078 of 2084 Please help us pick the best 01-03 Outback VDC vehicle below by mountainwalker May 14, 2008 (11:24 am)
Hi All,   Thanks to this forum’s help, I’ve narrowed our Outback search to an H6 VDC edition, roughly 01-05 model years, and would appreciate your feedback on the following VDC vehicles we’re evaluating. I’d like to send the best 1-2 options for a thorough garage inspection right away. Which are the best 1-2 values to send for inspection? Which would you be cautious about/stay away from?   All are supposed to be in good cosmetic condition, but can’t be sure about the mechanics until an inspection, and the cost of inspections can start to add up.   Arranged in order of year and asking price, includes mileage and KBB and Edmunds estimates based on temporary assumption of car’s condition based on seller description (before I have inspected).   A) 2001, Miles 130,000, Asking $8,000, Dealer seller. KBB $10,875, Edmunds $10,528, assuming good condition. Cosmetic condition looks good. Concerned the big delta between the asking price and KBB and Edmunds could mean something is seriously wrong.   B) 2001, Miles 82,740, Asking $12,000, Individual seller. KBB $12,755, Edmunds $13,168, assuming excellent condition. Cosmetic condition looks good. Seller claims that car was always dealer serviced.   C) 2001, Miles 60,680, Asking $12,400, Individual seller. KBB is $14,170 Edmunds $13,958 assuming excellent condition. Cosmetic condition looks good. Seller says he bought from previous owner (a son who inherited from father and didn’t need the car). Seller says he buys a few cars/year, cleans them up for resale to make a few bucks. Condition notes - small ding on driver’s side door, tiny paint scratch over rear bumper that was painted over, a little scuffing on outside of driver’s seat.   D) 2003, Miles 74,800, Asking $14,000, Dealer seller. KBB $14,505, Edmunds $16,176, assuming good condition. Cosmetic condition looks good.   E) 2003, Miles 65,000, Asking $15,000, Dealer seller. KBB $15,730, Edmunds $16,188, assuming good condition. Cosmetic condition looks good.   F) 2001, Miles 61,500, Asking $16,000. Dealer Seller. KBB $14,110 and Edmunds $13,849, assuming excellent condition. Cosmetic condition looks good. Looks WAY overpriced.   G) 2003, 46,000 miles, $17,000, Dealer seller. KBB $19,315 and Edmunds $18,186, assuming excellent condition. Cosmetic condition looks good. Has OnStar system (though could care less about OnStar). Replies to this message: ateixeira (May 14, 2008 12:59 pm) mountainwalker (May 14, 2008 1:36 pm) ateixeira (May 15, 2008 9:44 am)

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