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#14436 of 14607 WRX does poorly in CR reliability survey by rsholland Oct 28, 2009 (12:12 pm)
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showpost.php?p=28627826&postcount=1 Not happy about this news at all. Glad I got the 100K extended warranty on mine. Bob Replies to this message: kurtamaxxxguy (Oct 28, 2009 3:29 pm)
#14437 of 14607 Re: WRX does poorly in CR reliability survey [rsholland] by kurtamaxxxguy Oct 28, 2009 (3:29 pm)
Replying to: rsholland (Oct 28, 2009 12:12 pm) Survey begs the question as to what is breaking on WRX? A quick visit to CR's site suggests it's the WRX's manual Transmission that's the weak spot ('06 is a bad year, '08 is average). And I remember CarAndDriver having trouble with their long term STI's manual transmission (second gear gremlins).
#14438 of 14607 Re: Euro-Accord wagon coming next fall as an Acura TSX [rsholland] by ateixeira Oct 29, 2009 (10:44 am)
Replying to: rsholland (Oct 28, 2009 11:48 am) That almost looks better than the sedan. Especially sans the chrome Acura snout. 1,000 times nicer than the Acura ZD-X.
#14439 of 14607 Re: almost ready to pull the trigger.... [kyfdx] by lucien2 Oct 31, 2009 (5:32 am)
Replying to: kyfdx (Oct 26, 2009 5:37 pm) welp we ended up buying a used one... 2008 MINI Cooper Clubman S, Laser Blue with silver bonnet stripes, blue leather accents. Getrag 6MT, Cold Weather package, Premium package, Convenience package, Sport package, 17" alloys. CPO, 14k miles. It was a dealer company car, never had a private owner, never tagged and titled. New: $31,500, we paid $22,990. Still, more than I wanted to spend. But on the other hand it is a LOT more car than Fit, and we intend to keep it for a decade. And if not, it enjoys strong re-sale. The car is faaast. Turbo comes on a little later than the 04FXT we had. Which is nice actually....the FXT goaded your right foot into fuel guzzling behavior, whereas this car is more sedate around town....unless you put your foot in it, and then it really lights up. The sport package plus the 17"s is..... an acquired taste, but one that Kirst and I wholeheartedly enjoy. It is VERY stiff. I haven't driven an STi, but I imagine they're similar. Pretty crashy over bad pavement, but completely and unrelentingly connected, and very very flat. That's an initial impression. Looking forward to developing a more detailed opinion over time. Replies to this message: rsholland (Oct 31, 2009 6:56 am) lucien2 (Oct 31, 2009 7:59 am) kyfdx (Nov 01, 2009 6:06 am) lucien2 (Nov 03, 2009 9:37 am) p0926 (Nov 06, 2009 7:46 am) xwesx (Nov 06, 2009 10:17 am) p0926 (Nov 06, 2009 10:44 am) and 17 more...
#14440 of 14607 Re: almost ready to pull the trigger.... [lucien2] by rsholland Oct 31, 2009 (6:56 am)
Replying to: lucien2 (Oct 31, 2009 5:32 am) My WRX is pretty stiff on bad pavement too; not a pleasant place to be, for sure. The Mini requires premium gas, I would assume? Here's what MT had to say: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/wagons/112_0712_2008_mini_cooper_clubman_s/i- ndex.html Bob Replies to this message: lucien2 (Oct 31, 2009 7:59 am)
#14441 of 14607 Re: almost ready to pull the trigger.... [rsholland] by lucien2 Oct 31, 2009 (7:59 am)
Replying to: rsholland (Oct 31, 2009 6:56 am) it does, but so far the computer says we're making 34mpg. Must have been because rush hour didn't allow us to open it up much yesterday The extra length really does make a world of difference. I see the test car photos are with 16" rims. The sport package suspension upgrades and the 17s make it even more athletic, but with a ride penalty some may not be prepared to pay. Torque steer is an issue, no doubt.
#14442 of 14607 Re: almost ready to pull the trigger.... [lucien2] by kyfdx HOST Nov 01, 2009 (6:06 am)
Replying to: lucien2 (Oct 31, 2009 5:32 am) Very nice.. that's really a great deal on a CPO model.... Lots of options.. The MINI is on my list as a possible next vehicle... Replies to this message: lucien2 (Nov 03, 2009 9:37 am)
#14443 of 14607 Forester XTI video by rsholland Nov 02, 2009 (1:11 pm)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNiwrB0Ap4Q&feature=player_embedded Bob Replies to this message: ateixeira (Nov 03, 2009 9:50 am)
#14444 of 14607 Ken Block's "Snowcat" TRAX STI by rsholland Nov 03, 2009 (4:30 am)
http://blogs.insideline.com/straightline/2009/11/video-ken-block-tests-his-snowc- - at-trax-sti.html Video here as well. Pretty neat. Bob Replies to this message: xwesx (Nov 03, 2009 10:57 am)
#14445 of 14607 Re: almost ready to pull the trigger.... [kyfdx] by lucien2 Nov 03, 2009 (9:37 am)
Replying to: kyfdx (Nov 01, 2009 6:06 am) mileage down to 25 in the city, which is certainly more realistic, especially considering the heavy stop n go rush hour I was in. Haven't done any highway driving yet, so I can't say how that will impact the average. I had it on the highway for about 10 minutes today and picked up nearly 2mpg on the avg. Oh yea, Kirst is home sick which is the only reason I'm getting any seat time