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#14093 of 14558 Re: Subaru quality slipping? [kurtamaxxxguy] by ateixeira Jun 25, 2009 (10:09 am)
Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (Jun 24, 2009 4:11 pm) Actually, it's been longer than 3 years, I recall way back in 1998 Subaru was slightly below average in this survey. Doesn't matter - what matters is long-term reliability. IMHO their 5 year Durability study is far more important, and Subaru does better in that study. Think about it - this is just 90 days, and you're not only under warranty, but even within the adjustment period, so you'll get even new windshield wipers replaced for free if they're streaking too much. Point is - who cares? Those problems won't cost you anything. We're discussing this at length in the thread called "Is there room for Hyundai in the Luxury Segment" (something like that). Jesse Snyder from Automotive News wrote: The difference between fifth place (Honda) and 24th place (Saturn) is one-fifth of a flaw per vehicle Then joked: Gee, guess I'll use that as my No. 26 tie-breaker in my decision [of which car to buy]. With AWD on every car, there is an extra drive shafts, two extra half shafts, an extra rear diff, plus most of them have extra features like heated seats, mirrors, wiper de-icers, etc. The H-4 engines have twice the number of camshafts, valve covers, and head gaskets. More potential defects, basically. I think the IQS issues are more likely little things like rattles or paint chips, though. Long-term Subaru beats the industry average by quite a bit.
#14094 of 14558 Subarus Guiness attempt by kurtamaxxxguy Jun 26, 2009 (1:53 pm)
They are trying to have the largest parade of Subarus ever in a small town just outside of Chicago. Why the heck they are not doing this in the NW puzzles me... On other hand, is anyone from the NW USA considering going to this? There are a couple people I could visit on the trip, but it would add 6000 miles to my 'Bu.
#14095 of 14558 Saw the '10 Outback today by kurtamaxxxguy Jun 26, 2009 (6:34 pm)
Was a CVT model. From side and front it looks a lot like the '09/10 Forester, but with more slope to hatch. Interior arm rests reminded me of Saturn Aura; upper door trim was very dark. Lots of shiny aluminum trim on the console. Car was still wrapped in plastic and tape from shipping so will have to wait until dealer puts it on display to see what interior is really like. Replies to this message: ateixeira (Jun 29, 2009 7:51 am) colin_l (Jul 20, 2009 6:43 am) rsholland (Jul 20, 2009 7:01 am) and 13 more... lucien2 (Jul 20, 2009 6:01 pm) volkov (Jul 21, 2009 5:00 pm)
#14096 of 14558 '10 Legacy presentation by kurtamaxxxguy Jun 26, 2009 (9:10 pm)
autonetwork.com has the '10 Subaru Legacy Technical and Marketing presentation of June 23, 2009. Lasts an hour - goes into extensive detail.
#14097 of 14558 Re: Saw the '10 Outback today [kurtamaxxxguy] by ateixeira Jun 29, 2009 (7:51 am)
Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (Jun 26, 2009 6:34 pm) Bob said people on NASIOC are reporting it cruises at 80mph at just 2000 rpm. That sounds GREAT. I think that beats my ultra-high-geared Sienna, and by quite a bit. My Miata is the opposite, and I think revs would be near double that Outback CVT. 16.9 gallons and 31mpg highway should mean excellent range. Replies to this message: colin_l (Jul 20, 2009 6:43 am) rsholland (Jul 20, 2009 7:01 am) colin_l (Jul 20, 2009 7:49 am) and 12 more... lucien2 (Jul 20, 2009 6:01 pm) volkov (Jul 21, 2009 5:00 pm)
#14098 of 14558 Re: Saw the '10 Outback today [ateixeira] by colin_l Jul 20, 2009 (6:43 am)
Replying to: ateixeira (Jun 29, 2009 7:51 am) 31mpg highway sounds pretty awesome... and yeah, I bet your Miata is turning over 4k at 80mph. Actually I'm a bit surprised you still have it! Replies to this message: rsholland (Jul 20, 2009 7:01 am) colin_l (Jul 20, 2009 7:49 am) rsholland (Jul 20, 2009 8:03 am) and 10 more... p0926 (Jul 24, 2009 10:34 am)
#14099 of 14558 Re: Saw the '10 Outback today [colin_l] by rsholland Jul 20, 2009 (7:01 am)
Replying to: colin_l (Jul 20, 2009 6:43 am) Hey Colin... It's been a while—too long.! How's life treating you? Bring us up to date. BTW, juice has a new Miata now ('08 leftover model). Bob Replies to this message: colin_l (Jul 20, 2009 7:49 am) rsholland (Jul 20, 2009 8:03 am) colin_l (Jul 22, 2009 11:53 am) and 9 more... p0926 (Jul 24, 2009 10:34 am)
#14100 of 14558 Re: Saw the '10 Outback today [rsholland] by colin_l Jul 20, 2009 (7:49 am)
Replying to: rsholland (Jul 20, 2009 7:01 am) Sweet! I remember a while back he was debating replacing the '93 (I think) Miata with a motorcycle... I wouldn't do that in NoVA, and I love bikes-- but I like living even more. Thanks for the warm welcome. I'm working on getting my CarSpace profile setup. Really short, short update: - Son is now 2.5 -- Evan may not have even been born when I was posting last! - Shared custody of kiddo and a second mortgage payment, I mean, totally fair child support - Still have my '03 Evo, 77k miles. It's been paid off a while now and I dread ever having a car payment again. - Still work for the largest US-based privately held company - Still love cars Replies to this message: rsholland (Jul 20, 2009 8:03 am) colin_l (Jul 22, 2009 11:53 am) rsholland (Jul 22, 2009 1:05 pm) lucien2 (Jul 22, 2009 2:54 pm) and 7 more... p0926 (Jul 24, 2009 10:34 am)
#14101 of 14558 Re: Saw the '10 Outback today [colin_l] by rsholland Jul 20, 2009 (8:03 am)
Replying to: colin_l (Jul 20, 2009 7:49 am) I think you were expecting a child, or it had just been born when we last heard from you. Glad things are working out for you. BTW, I've now got a '09 WRX 5-door Premium. My '06 WRX was totaled (I got rear-ended) last September in a nasty 5-car accident on the Capital Beltway. Bob Replies to this message: colin_l (Jul 22, 2009 11:53 am) rsholland (Jul 22, 2009 1:05 pm) lucien2 (Jul 22, 2009 2:54 pm) colin_l (Jul 23, 2009 11:21 am) and 6 more...
#14102 of 14558 Re: Saw the '10 Outback today [ateixeira] by lucien2 Jul 20, 2009 (6:01 pm)
Replying to: ateixeira (Jun 29, 2009 7:51 am) I was well-impressed with the CVT. Can't think of it as an automatic. There's Auto, there's Manual, and there's CVT. I had a little epiphany out there in that 2010 OB. Autos blow because they aren't as good at knowing what gear you really want, when (or before) you want it, as you do. Hence MT>AT. But the CVT is ALWAYS in the sweet spot, and gets great mileage. It's just different. A third way of driving. Certainly not appropriate yet for performance cars, but I haven't been to the track in 5 years now, so who cares? Replies to this message: volkov (Jul 21, 2009 5:00 pm)