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I have no personal experience with towing, but the 1999 is capable of pulling your load. It is NOT a good idea to switch to fully synthetic oil in an older vehicle. The very slippery synthetics can leak past the seals and result in losing oil rapidly when under load. Foresters have somewhat of a problem with oil seal leaks and the synthetic may bring one on or make an existing one worse. Regular oil of the appropriate grade might be best and it would probably be a good idea to put in a fresh batch before leaving. Inspection of brakes, tires, hoses and belts would also be a good idea, as would making sure that all fluids have been changed when recommended and topped up before leaving. |
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Replying to: megamail (May 28, 2007 7:32 pm) I took Bob's trailer (dry weight ~ 700 lbs) from DC to Ocean City with a few beds in it, and it was fine. Came back with some other furniture. Gas mileage was terrible (17 or so mpg) but the vehicle towed it just fine. |
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Replying to: megamail (May 28, 2007 7:32 pm) -Frank
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Replying to: megamail (May 28, 2007 7:32 pm) If you look at a globe, you will note that your entire trip is downhill  - hutch
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Replying to: p0926 (May 30, 2007 10:38 am) 
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Replying to: thecat (Jun 03, 2007 7:21 am) The 3.5l is nice, eh? Dual variable valve timing and Direct Injection, too. 2 weeks so far, 2 trips to the beach, and I'm averaging 24mpg.  We decided the Tribeca just wasn't big enough. 2 kids, a nanny, a dog, and the occasional car pool made my practical side choose a minivan. |
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Replying to: ateixeira (Jun 03, 2007 3:50 pm) I can't believe you left the Subie fold. hutch
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Replying to: thecat (Jun 06, 2007 4:51 pm) The Tribeca was close, very close. The new 3.6l H6 is very nice and really makes it a lot more fun than the van. But...remember I also have the Miata. So we were looking for a family/trip car. I was outvoted 3 to 1. I think if I had to drive just one vehicle, I would have picked the Tribeca. It's smaller, more nimble, more fun around town. The van would feel clumsy in city traffic. But I don't - I have the Miata to commute in the city. So getting a van was the practical choice for suburbs/highway driving only. Don't tell anyone, but it's not so bad, I actually like it!  Drove to the beach and the wife sat in the back seat with the kids, watched The Sound of Music on a 12" DVD screen we had put in. I had total peace and quiet the whole way.
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Replying to: thecat (Jun 06, 2007 4:51 pm) Bob
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Replying to: rsholland (Jun 07, 2007 6:41 am) The changes to the 08 Impreza are very encouraging - longer wheelbase, ultra-compact rear suspension, and nicer interior. If the 09 Forester gets similar upgrades that's what will replace the Legacy. |
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