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Replying to: ukko (Mar 02, 2009 10:55 am) It is true that the automatic air conditioning system is not the best when I compare mine to my VW Passats' air. However, unlike the Passats, the Subaru does not need constant major electrical fixes.
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Replying to: blueschaser220 (Feb 28, 2009 3:49 pm) If you've always liked it, sure, put in the new engine. You'll probably get another decade out of it, so then $400/year will seem like nothing. If you were looking for a reason to trade up to the 2009s, here's the perfect excuse. We have an 09 so I'd lean towards trading now. Just take it to CarMax before you take the dealer's low-ball trade offer. |
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Replying to: saedave (Mar 02, 2009 11:06 am) "It is true that the automatic air conditioning system is not the best when I compare mine to my VW Passats' air. However, unlike the Passats, the Subaru does not need constant major electrical fixes." My question is: Is the Subaru automatic (Dual Zone) AC [such as on the Outback Limited] less efficient or effective than the "stock" AC setup [as on the Outback SE]? There's a huge price premium for the leather, sunroof & Dual Zone AC on the Limited and if the automatic AC is not good, that's probably not worth it. A poor AC system is the kiss of death for me in buying a car. I'm used to the automatic AC on my current '01 Audi A6, which is an excellent AC system. Thanks, Jon
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Replying to: fendertweed (Mar 02, 2009 11:28 am) Buy the SE, it's the better value. Having said that, we have a 2009 Forester Limited and the ACC has gotten a lot better, in fact we pretty much set it and forget it.
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Searched the boards and couldn't find a close answer. My 99 forester, stick shift, has 135,000 miles on it. I had the head gasket replaced about 1500 miles ago (and hoped this would fix the issue, but it had zero effect). About 3k miles ago I started hearing a sound at high speeds (70 mph). It was barely noticeable, but sounded like knocking of a diesel. I know all about piston slap because I've had it since 10,000 miles and this is something different. The oddest thing about it is that it is unrelated to the engine RPM's, but directly correlated to the speed I am driving. (I tested it out last night coasting down a hill with the engine off in neutral - sound still there in spades) The sound seems like it is emanating from somewhere down below my radio. About 100 miles ago it became louder at lower speeds that I knew something was VERY wrong. I am afraid to drive it more than 2 miles at this point and hesitate to go over 35 MPH. At about the same time, I also noticed if I drove the car a distance of at least 10 miles, I found the front wheels start to stick if I turned them sharply when in a parking lot. Unsure if these two symptoms are related. I went and had my transmission fluid flushed at the dealer to see if that would solve it but it had no effect. Can anyone verify this is the center differential going out. I cannot afford another $1000+ repair job that doesn't solve the problem. I have been quoted $1300 to fix. If so, do I get the clutch replaced as well??? You're starting to approach $2k which is about what the vehicle is worth. The frustrating part about this is that I finally am able to take the bus and find a use for this second car about 1-2 times per month for local errands and the occasional weekend guys trip. If it weren't for this problem I might put maybe 2,000 miles/year on it. I just wanted it to last long enough for the new Diesel Outback . . . .
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Replying to: jholtan (Mar 02, 2009 6:55 pm) |
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Replying to: jholtan (Mar 02, 2009 6:55 pm) Plus that's a common issue with the 99s. |
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Does anyone have a link to the MSDS sheet for the Subaru Super Coolant? Would like MSDS for whatever they are using for the refrigerant, which is listed as HFC134a in the owners manual? Thanks!
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Replying to: sgloon (Mar 03, 2009 2:05 pm) ://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R-134a
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Replying to: ateixeira (Mar 02, 2009 11:51 am) Jon |
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