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#1402 of 1426 Re: adp3 [li_sailor] by adp3 Apr 08, 2005 (12:52 pm)
Replying to: li_sailor (Apr 08, 2005 11:47 am) Sails: the RSX drives way too nicely for my brother's tastes! If it has too much pick up, he'll think it is the wrong car for him.   Are we really classifying the Subies as "SUVs"??   I think a hatchback could be fine, but am not sure any of them are really big enough froma cargo perspective, except perhaps the Prius.
#1403 of 1426 the old Honda Squareback thang by adp3 Apr 08, 2005 (12:54 pm)
they used to make do with that funny square Honda CIvic wagon/hatchback thing, but that was nearly 15 (?) years ago. But they didn't make any long drives back then, either.
#1404 of 1426 Re: Small? [ateixeira] by tidester HOST Apr 08, 2005 (12:57 pm)
Replying to: ateixeira (Apr 08, 2005 12:15 pm) You put a bass in the hatch and it's full...   Where on Earth have YOU been fishing? We want to know!   tidester, host
#1405 of 1426 - by dudleyr Apr 08, 2005 (1:05 pm)
I would definately take a look at the Vibe/Matrix. It may not handle quite as well as the Forestor (something you said did not matter) and it gets EPA 26/31 vs 22/28 for the Forrestor (something you said did matter). It is not the quickest vehicle, but it is within a whisker of the Forrestor in acceleration because it is quite a bit lighter. It has a little more rear seat room, and a little less room in the way back, but if you are not carrying rear seat passengers you can fold the seats down and there is plenty of room for cargo.   Personally I would prefer the manual tranny with FWD and a set of 4 snows for the winter. Gas mileage then goes up to 29/36 and the purchase price is quite a bit lower as well. The FWD version also has a touch more hp to go along with less weight.   If AWD is not required the Jetta diesel is another candidate. Replies to this message: adp3 (Apr 08, 2005 1:50 pm)
#1406 of 1426 Secret by ateixeira Apr 08, 2005 (1:24 pm)
My fishing hole is a secret.   Forester is, technically, a car, at least that is how it is registered.   -juice
#1407 of 1426 Re: - [dudleyr] by adp3 Apr 08, 2005 (1:50 pm)
Replying to: dudleyr (Apr 08, 2005 1:05 pm) Dudley - good points. But my bro won't drive a stick. (I agree that tires are key, even on AWD vehicles.) Hell, they wouldn't even test drive the Forester because the gear shifter looked funny (is it a "maze?")   as you can see, myt brother is NOT a "car guy"   they felt that the Vibe/Matrix was a bit tinny, but they DID like it. Can't recall if they liked the Scion. They liked whichever one starts out as a Corolla.
#1408 of 1426 gated shifter by suydam Apr 08, 2005 (3:35 pm)
they wouldn't even test drive the Forester because the gear shifter looked funny (is it a "maze?")   I was going to suggest a Mazda6 wagon but your last post makes me think the Legacy/Outback wagon might be for them (doesn't have a gated shifter, does it?).
#1409 of 1426 shifter by adp3 Apr 08, 2005 (4:08 pm)
I think the Subie DOES have a gated shifter. Are they difficult, at all?
#1410 of 1426 Re: Why Subaru? [ateixeira] by occking Apr 08, 2005 (6:20 pm)
Replying to: ateixeira (Apr 08, 2005 8:01 am) Be careful on the outback... I have had one only three months and do a ton of driving. Over 9000 miles. The abnormally low armrest was bothersome at first but I have since gotten used to it. You can get for approx $150 an extender. I am sure if I had really noticed that in my test drive I would have insisted the dealer install one as part of my deal with them. I am sure would have cost them less than $100 & installing a piece of cake.   I must admit, although I love virtually everything else about the car, I am having a hard time getting a comfortable driving position & if I had had the oportunity of taking a longer test drive might have had second thoughts. Otherwise, the vehicle is obviously great in the snow, I am getting used to the 2.5 engine which is not exactly the swiftest one around. Never tried the turbo or 6 cause I was afraid if I did I would have wanted one (to the tune of around $4000 extra plus having to use premium fuel) I might mention gas mileage is beginning to improve as the weather improves. Have been averaging 24.8 since I got the vehicle (mostly highway driving) but on a trip this week down to Harrisburg, PA (I live in Seekonk, MA) averaged almost 27. Can't tell you much abour the Forster, however.
#1411 of 1426 Gated Shifter by ateixeira Apr 11, 2005 (9:56 am)
Some models do, others don't.   I wouldn't call the VTD shifter a gated one, really, it's up and down and then has a cog to the left for manual shifting.   But that's different than the gated shifter on other auto Subies - like the Forester and Impreza.   -juice Replies to this message: adp3 (Apr 12, 2005 9:47 am)

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