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Re: Used Outback/Legacy w/Power Antenna ? [erics6] by ateixeira
Apr 13, 2009 (10:20 am)
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Replying to: erics6 (Apr 13, 2009 8:29 am)

I agree. I replaced my Miata's power antennae with a rubber whip antennae for less than $10, and it worked fine.
 
Don't worry about power antennaes or the replacement cost.
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Re: Used Outback/Legacy w/Power Antenna ? [ateixeira] by gregnw44
Apr 13, 2009 (11:33 am)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Apr 13, 2009 10:20 am)

Awesome! Thanks all for the info regarding the power antennas. That's just the stuff I was looking to learn.
 
And also thanks for the engine and head gasket info. YES, I am aware of this issue. But am looking to learn more, and the differences between the 2.2 and the 2.5... and the different mid to late 90 wagons and what they came with.
 
All this would be very helpful.
 
Say, I'm looking at a '98 Outback with a 2.5... and a '98 Legacy wagon with a 2.2. What are the performance and function and maintenance/upkeep/cost issues and gas mileage differences, etc
 
How about if someone tells me that they had the head gasket on their '98 Outback replaced at 100K... and now the car has 140K? Were there upgraded head gaskets that solved the problem? Is this a one-time fix... or will it keep coming up?
 
Thanks a ton, Greg
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Re: Used Outback/Legacy w/Power Antenna ? [gregnw44] by ateixeira
Apr 13, 2009 (11:48 am)
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Replying to: gregnw44 (Apr 13, 2009 11:33 am)

The new gasket material should last as long as the heads were not warped from severe overheating.
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Re: Used Outback/Legacy w/Power Antenna ? [ateixeira] by zman3
Apr 13, 2009 (2:59 pm)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Apr 13, 2009 11:48 am)

Weren't there a couple of attempts at a redesigned gasket? I thought, maybe incorrectly, that some of the early fixes did not necessarily take that well and failed a second time.
 
Having said that my guess is that a 98 with 140K and the repair done at 100K would have a newer design.
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Re: Used Outback/Legacy w/Power Antenna ? [gregnw44] by samiam_68
Apr 13, 2009 (5:39 pm)
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Replying to: gregnw44 (Apr 13, 2009 11:33 am)

The 2.2 engine is bulletproof - it will run several hundred thousand miles without any problems. However, it is severely underpowered. The 2.5 has slightly more power. Very slightly.
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Re: Used Outback/Legacy w/Power Antenna ? [samiam_68] by morin2
Apr 14, 2009 (5:27 am)
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Replying to: samiam_68 (Apr 13, 2009 5:39 pm)

In an older FWD Legacy, the 130 hp 2.2 is not so "severely" underpowered. Try an older ('91) non-turbo 50hp VW diesel in a similar weight car - now that's underpowered! My son's college car is my old 94 Legacy FWD 2.2 and the power is fine if expectations are reasonable. For a FWD Legacy, I consider the power to be perfectly "adequate" - but it may be slightly less adequate for AWD. Bulletproof is always good for a young male's first car.
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Re: Used Outback/Legacy w/Power Antenna ? [morin2] by ateixeira
Apr 14, 2009 (8:29 am)
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Replying to: morin2 (Apr 14, 2009 5:27 am)

Not to mention you really don't want too much power in their first car. Let them go through their driving learning curve in something kinda slow.
 
There's a reason insurance rates are high for teen males driving Mustang GTs.
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Sidewall Bubble! by pilot1226
Apr 14, 2009 (12:33 pm)
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Hi,
 
I have a `09 Legacy 2.5i Limited, just had the 7,500 mile service done including tire rotation... sidewall bubble on rear passenger side tire.
 
I know the tire needs to be replaced, taking it to a shop tomorrow to see if it's a defect or if it was caused by a road hazard...
 
I have Yokohamas that came with the car when I bought it about 8 months ago.
 
How can I be sure the company is telling me the truth? What are the telltale signs of a "defect" compared to a "hazard" bulge?
 
Thanks,
 
Pilot
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Re: Sidewall Bubble! [pilot1226] by kyfdx HOST
Apr 14, 2009 (12:47 pm)
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Replying to: pilot1226 (Apr 14, 2009 12:33 pm)

You can possibly see the cause of a hazard. Dent in the wheel, gouge in the sidewall, etc..
 
But, no tire company or dealer that I've ever had contact with has admitted to a tire defect... In their opinion, it just doesn't happen..
 
Assuming no hazard evidence, and once they've decided that you have no claim, you can bitch loud and long, and possibly they will cover it partially under some sort of "goodwill" claim. But, they won't likely ever admit to a defect..
 
Just my personal experience..
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Re: Used Outback/Legacy w/Power Antenna ? [gregnw44] by hammerhead
Apr 14, 2009 (3:38 pm)
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Replying to: gregnw44 (Apr 13, 2009 11:33 am)

My mileage numbers are a bit off compared to your request, but my '99 LGT wagon had the HG's done at 124K. Now at 170K, running great.
 
Cheers!
Paul

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