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#14103 of 14582 Re: Saw the '10 Outback today [lucien2] by volkov Jul 21, 2009 (5:00 pm)
Replying to: lucien2 (Jul 20, 2009 6:01 pm) One of the posters on the Venza board posted that they didn't like the CVT in the Outback. I remember reading many posts in the CUV board knocking the CVT in the old Freestyle. I don't get it really. Why wouldn't you like a tranny which never hesitates to shift and can be geared for both optimum acceleration and FE? I honestly thought the CVT in the Freestyle was great. Know a couple of people with FS who really like it too. My only concern with that tranny was the issue of long term service given that Ford abandoned it. One of the bonuses often cited is that when you floor it, it just goes, whereas an auto always has that downshift hesitation. I always thought that a high torque capable CVT would be killer in the WRX if it was programmed to always bump the engine to the turbo sweetspot when you floored it.
#14104 of 14582 Re: Saw the '10 Outback today [rsholland] by colin_l Jul 22, 2009 (11:53 am)
Replying to: rsholland (Jul 20, 2009 8:03 am) Wow! Sorry to hear about the death of your WRX, Bob. I hope you weren't injured, but you seem ok now. I see Lucien, Juice, and a number of other folks all from 3-5+ years ago. I'm glad to be back, but I don't have a lot to say about Subaru these days. I'll probably be limiting myself to the Cafe and Problems & Solutions. I do like some of the stuff that is new (to me) on Carspace. I'm going nuts over in the Answers area. Replies to this message: rsholland (Jul 22, 2009 1:05 pm) lucien2 (Jul 22, 2009 2:54 pm) colin_l (Jul 23, 2009 11:21 am) rsholland (Jul 24, 2009 7:07 am) and 5 more...
#14105 of 14582 Re: Saw the '10 Outback today [colin_l] by rsholland Jul 22, 2009 (1:05 pm)
Replying to: colin_l (Jul 22, 2009 11:53 am) Colin, here's a blog I did on Straightline last Nov., that includes a link to the original blog describing the accident. http://blogs.edmunds.com/straightline/2008/11/the-wrx-is-dead-long-live-the-wrx.- html Bob
#14106 of 14582 Re: Saw the '10 Outback today [colin_l] by lucien2 Jul 22, 2009 (2:54 pm)
Replying to: colin_l (Jul 22, 2009 11:53 am) so what's your next car gonna be? Replies to this message: colin_l (Jul 23, 2009 11:21 am) rsholland (Jul 24, 2009 7:07 am) colin_l (Jul 24, 2009 11:02 am) and 4 more...
#14107 of 14582 My next car by colin_l Jul 23, 2009 (11:21 am)
Replying to: lucien2 (Jul 22, 2009 2:54 pm) I'm so relieved not to have a car payment right now, so I'm definitely not in the market for a new car, or a lightly used car. But, for fun, let's say my Evo got squashed on the highway today. What would I buy to replace it? I really haven't thought about this much, or followed new cars closely.. but I'll take a stab at it. Money would matter a lot. I'd want to get the best bang for my buck, instead of justifying the best car I can afford. What I mean is that even if my total budget was $30k, if I could be happy with a $20k car, I'd buy it. Not an EvoX. They grew fat and soft, losing the things I cared about. There are many performance sedans and I don’t feel the EvoX is one of the best ones. I’m not sure how much I really care about performance any more. I’m definitely not buying a hybrid, but I might buy a diesel. I might buy a performance sedan or wagon/5-door hatch. No 2-3 doors for sure. Does Juice still do the 'What's in your 100,000 garage' question once a year? Replies to this message: rsholland (Jul 24, 2009 7:07 am) colin_l (Jul 24, 2009 11:02 am) ateixeira (Jul 27, 2009 9:17 am) lucien2 (Jul 27, 2009 1:34 pm) and 2 more...
#14108 of 14582 Hey Colin by lilbluewgn02 Jul 23, 2009 (1:15 pm)
Welcome back to the fold...sort of. You need to show off your son...post some photos; you know how we all like kids, cars, and pet photos. I'm glad you are doing fine; we hope to see you here more often. Serge Replies to this message: colin_l (Jul 27, 2009 7:24 pm)
#14109 of 14582 Re: My next car [colin_l] by rsholland Jul 24, 2009 (7:07 am)
Replying to: colin_l (Jul 23, 2009 11:21 am) Colin, not sure if you were aware, but Edmunds had an EVO as a long-term tester (had it for a year). Here's their wrap-up report, as they're getting ready to sell it. http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/LongTerm/articleId=129981/pageId=173- - 842 They also still have another EVO (5-speed) in which they've modded somewhat. Bob Replies to this message: colin_l (Jul 24, 2009 11:02 am) ateixeira (Jul 27, 2009 9:17 am) lucien2 (Jul 27, 2009 1:34 pm) colin_l (Jul 27, 2009 7:17 pm) and 1 more...
#14110 of 14582 Re: Saw the '10 Outback today [colin_l] by p0926 Jul 24, 2009 (10:34 am)
Replying to: colin_l (Jul 20, 2009 7:49 am) Colin- Welcome back! Yep Juice or Bob still pose the $100k wish list every holiday season -Frank
#14111 of 14582 Re: My next car [rsholland] by colin_l Jul 24, 2009 (11:02 am)
Replying to: rsholland (Jul 24, 2009 7:07 am) Everything they said about it being impractical is true about my Evo, too. The trunk originally was bigger in mine (the EvoX's trunk is comical) but thanks to my sound system, mine is laughable. Been that way for 5 years.. I can't believe anyone would pay $42k for an Evo, though. That's totally insane. My initial list would be: - New WRX 5 door. Looks pretty good on paper. My Subaru experience was mostly positive and the negatives were mostly my own doing. - New Jetta TDI. Great gas mileage, well reviewed, a lot of car for the money. I'd be a bit nervous about German cars Hecho en Mexico, though. - Used BMW 335i... maybe. Might be able to get a 2007 CPO for under $30k. And under $30k is definitely where I would want to be. Replies to this message: ateixeira (Jul 27, 2009 9:17 am) lucien2 (Jul 27, 2009 1:34 pm) colin_l (Jul 27, 2009 7:17 pm) ateixeira (Jul 29, 2009 6:52 am)
#14112 of 14582 Re: My next car [colin_l] by ateixeira Jul 27, 2009 (9:17 am)
Replying to: colin_l (Jul 24, 2009 11:02 am) Good to see you again, Colin. Let's see, in the past 2 years we've purchased 3 new cars, so my entire fleet has changed. 98 Forester -> 07 Sienna Had to get a van as a trip/family car. Don't regret it, either, as it just carried 2 familes to the beach, New York, Philly, all over the place in comfort and silence. The engine's a gem, though I wish the tranny would keep up with it, and the steering is more isolated than Antarctica, but it has 3 acres of space. Add a DVD player for the kids and it's the ideal family van. I especially love the power sliding doors. 02 Legacy -> 09 Forester 2.5i Limited This is the wife's car. She actually never loved the Legacy, but ironically I applied no pressure at all this time, and this was her choice, plus she LOVES it. The 09 has about a foot more rear leg room than my 98 had. 93 Miata -> 08 Miata PRHT Touring Could have used your advice a few months ago, but I think you'd be proud of me - I got the sportiest Miata you can get, basically. The PRHT has fatter sway bars standard, plus I got the close-ratio 6 speed, summer gumball tires, and the Torsen LSD. There's still too much body roll but that's OK for DC's potholes, much stiffer and I don't think I could drive it daily. I still miss the 93, the plain old simplicity. But it was aging. It would have need new carpeting, new top, and shocks. The big rebates came and I caved. No more new cars for a decade or so, we hope.