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#14077 of 14582 Re: Dealer car loaners [ateixeira] by lucien2 Jun 09, 2009 (4:22 am)
Replying to: ateixeira (Jun 08, 2009 6:26 am) That D pillar thing is likely because they took the time and expense to make sure the rear door opened the right way for LHD curbs. Unlike, glaringly, RAV4. It is a bit tricky since the asymmetrical design means it is more involved than just switching hinges. The 2CV was arguably better post-war European engineering than Beetle. But it was the look of the Beetle that won hearts, so.....the rest is history. The 2CV is actually easier to repair in the field, and has a suspension designed to handle comfortably what would have been bombed out country roads ripped to shreds by half tracks, Panzers, and who-knows-what. Then there is the sardine can roof and the ability to remove the rear seats. Picnics? Perhaps. Hauling the goat to the vet? More likely. A friend of mine is angling to have a pretty clean '74 Truckette brought over. He already had a 2Cv and and Ami 8. The guy helping him has a Pallas and a DS, both from the 60's Replies to this message: ateixeira (Jun 17, 2009 8:07 am)
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#14079 of 14582 Sorry, Cube.... by lucien2 Jun 15, 2009 (5:16 pm)
...but we drove a Fit Sport tonight, and it's all over. better built, better functionality and versatility, and a driving experience that is a genuine pleasure. And better mileage to boot. We'll drive a Clubbie again most likely; it is nicer, with higher quality interior materials, more power, and more poise....., but I'm not sure it does enough things better to justify the $6000+ premium. Replies to this message: lucien2 (Jun 16, 2009 8:45 am) rsholland (Jun 16, 2009 12:04 pm) lucien2 (Jun 16, 2009 4:57 pm) and 1 more...
#14080 of 14582 Re: Sorry, Cube.... [lucien2] by lucien2 Jun 16, 2009 (8:45 am)
Replying to: lucien2 (Jun 15, 2009 5:16 pm) ...oh, anyone driven the new OB yet? I figure that's next on the list in, say, three years or so, which is about how long I expect to get out of our '99. I hope the 2010 is still somewhat fun to drive. Replies to this message: rsholland (Jun 16, 2009 12:04 pm) lucien2 (Jun 16, 2009 4:57 pm) rsholland (Jun 16, 2009 6:22 pm)
#14081 of 14582 Re: Sorry, Cube.... [lucien2] by rsholland Jun 16, 2009 (12:04 pm)
Replying to: lucien2 (Jun 16, 2009 8:45 am) Outbacks won't be out until July sometime Loosh. I have driven 2 new Legacy 2.5i Limiteds (yesterday and today), and they're quite nice. Bob Replies to this message: lucien2 (Jun 16, 2009 4:57 pm) rsholland (Jun 16, 2009 6:22 pm)
#14082 of 14582 Re: Sorry, Cube.... [rsholland] by lucien2 Jun 16, 2009 (4:57 pm)
Replying to: rsholland (Jun 16, 2009 12:04 pm) yea I know, I figured one of you special types had already had a shot at it I hope it still drives like a subaru, you know what I mean? I hope it isn't too....Camry. Replies to this message: rsholland (Jun 16, 2009 6:22 pm)
#14083 of 14582 Re: Sorry, Cube.... [lucien2] by rsholland Jun 16, 2009 (6:22 pm)
Replying to: lucien2 (Jun 16, 2009 4:57 pm) Well, I haven't driven a Camry, but check out this report: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1786584 His comments almost mirror mine—and he has driven a Camry, and others too, and has made references to those cars. Bob
#14084 of 14582 Re: Dealer car loaners [lucien2] by ateixeira Jun 17, 2009 (8:07 am)
Replying to: lucien2 (Jun 09, 2009 4:22 am) Good call about the hinge, and that's something that I even made a point to show Bob. Nice to see a Japanese auto maker make that slip (Toyota still doesn't and Honda moved to liftgates after never fixing that).
#14085 of 14582 Want to take part in a world record? by rsholland Jun 19, 2009 (7:43 am)
SOA is planning on setting a world record for the most Subies in a parade. Check it out. http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?p=27140354#post27140354 Bob Replies to this message: ateixeira (Jun 19, 2009 10:40 am) rsholland (Jun 19, 2009 10:43 am) ateixeira (Jun 19, 2009 11:04 am) and 2 more...
#14086 of 14582 Re: Want to take part in a world record? [rsholland] by ateixeira Jun 19, 2009 (10:40 am)
Replying to: rsholland (Jun 19, 2009 7:43 am) If it snows, more people show up vs. no snow. Replies to this message: rsholland (Jun 19, 2009 10:43 am) ateixeira (Jun 19, 2009 11:04 am) kurtamaxxxguy (Jun 19, 2009 8:50 pm) and 1 more...