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#41 of 2084 REcolour by hondafriek Feb 02, 2001 (5:54 pm)
Juice how about looks like dog pooh,best way I know to describe it,  Cheers Pat.
#42 of 2084 h6 beans by llbeanman1 Feb 03, 2001 (2:53 am)
after going thur about every soobe out there for the last 15 years ,brats,gl's,,leg/outbks/now today beans. have been a mach most of my life. no the h6 "is not" a fast car but heck I knew that before I bought it. soooo why did I buy it at $31,000 fully loaded with all options ? they don't break down, safe car, 3800lbs at 20/27 mpg , 4x4 with rear posi, subaru ain't made a dud yet (turbo models were probmatic but so are all the rest turbo cars)and subaru takes care of there problems or have for me. its smooth quiet power and will pack a tent trailer or a couple chopers. take care of it and it will take care of you.lots of people in this colume are talking about how fast they are or ain't but nothing said about breaking it in gently??? run it but don't floor it till you get some miles on it. almost forgot, the resale factor when you are done with it is right up there with honda /toyota. auburn wa.
#43 of 2084 Oops by ateixeira Feb 05, 2001 (9:12 am)
That's what I was trying not to say!
#44 of 2084 RE: THE H6-3.0 IS AWESOME!!!!! by subaruman1 by nematode Feb 05, 2001 (10:08 am)
"212 hp and 27 mpg on the highway"   Do you actually get that? The Bean I drove got 23mpg highway at 70mph in a pretty well broken in model. At 70mph I get 24mpg with our OB Ltd. I know the 2.5L is rated at 22/27 or 28mpg but in my hands its closer to 18/24mpg. If you can actually get anywhere near 27mpg on the highway at 70-75mph then I'm really jealous and I have mpg envy.   My gas mileage has actually dropped slightly as of late as we approach 25k miles. It started around 22mpg then it hit a peak of about 24.5mpg for our mostly highway commute around 15k miles and is now around 23.0mpg at 23k miles. Same ride, same speed, same gas. Most people around here get just about the same as I do with the 2.5L. The best I have ever done is 29.2mpg. For that one has to drive kinda slow and does not really represent "highway" speed. Still better than a real SUV but does not live up to its numbers.   The 2.5L OB is just fine at 85mph. It turns about 300rpm more at 75mph than the Bean but its really not much louder. Where the 2.5L gets loud and the car wiggley is around 100mph. I have not tried much higher but I have held it at 100mph for quite a while while my wife was sleeping. I never got a chance to push the Bean to three digits. Mostly what I get above 65mph is wind noise. There is less in the LL Bean but it did not seem like a tremendous difference to me. Its the same annoying A-pillar swirling/howling wind noise in both cars. The extra sound deadening in the Bean takes some of it out. Really the 2.5L is pretty quiet relative to wind noise until 90mph. I dont usually drive that fast. I try and stay around 70mph.   Still the Bean may be the best deal in the Subaru line now that the Brighton has been ditched.
#45 of 2084 Bargains by ateixeira Feb 05, 2001 (11:30 am)
Subaru's Best Bargains: Legacy L, Forester L, LL Bean Outback, and both WRX models (coming soon).     -juice
#46 of 2084 Right On! by barresa11 Feb 05, 2001 (4:55 pm)
Juice is absolutely correct on his list of best Subaru values. Of course, the entire line-up is a best value when comparing to most of the competition, but then we owners knew that! (man, it's hard to type w/one hand while patting yourself on the back)   Stephen
#47 of 2084 Stephen by hondafriek Feb 06, 2001 (12:16 pm)
I wonder what Murray will think of those comments probably will claim Subaru encouraged you to say that.  Cheers Pat.
#48 of 2084 LOL, Pat by barresa11 Feb 06, 2001 (2:10 pm)
Actually, they hooked up electrodes (4 not 2 and alternating side to side, front to rear depending what part of my brain was "tracking") and electronically brainwashed me. All I've been able to say since then has been "...from the wheels that slip to the wheels that grip."   Stephen
#49 of 2084 Play Nice, Pettiness is Unbecoming! by tara Feb 06, 2001 (2:31 pm)
There is no need to use veiled sarcasm to attack other members previous posts, even if you do feel that it is in retaliation. I've just deleted posts in the AWD v FWD v RWD discussion for the same issues. Let's make this an open discussion able to handle heated debates without doing it at the expense of others.   Tara Host Station Wagons Message Board
#50 of 2084 VDC Questions by robnis Feb 10, 2001 (1:46 pm)
Any VDC owner care to comment on the following questions?   1. Does the automatic temperature control work well, i.e. does it regulate the temp nicely?   2. What is your opinion of wind noise, i.e. is it bothersome at 65 mph?   3. Have you heard any rattles, especially in the dashboard, moonroof/sunroof, etc?   4. As the VDC is considered slightly overpriced, do any of you regret not going to an Audi Quattro or Volvo Wagon?   5. Is the comfort of the seat sustained for a 250-300 mile trip?   6. Are you happy with the quality control on the vehicle, i.e. fit and finish, lack of mechanical problems, etc.   Thanks for any info. BTW, my lease runs out and I am considering a VDC if I opt for all wheel drive. I live in PA and am a teacher. The other vehicle I am considering gives a better warranty, is cheaper, and has a higher resale value (Acura TL) but is only fwd.

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