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#30459 of 32336 Re: Couple Saturday test drives [ronsteve] by xwesx

Feb 21, 2013 (10:45 am)

Replying to: ronsteve (Feb 21, 2013 8:15 am)
I wouldn't characterize them as "screaming" RPMs. Surprisingly, my Fiesta runs at higher highway RPMs than my Forester, by a couple hundred given the same cruising speed. Happily, I get 40+ out of that (vs. 28-29 for the Forester) when cruising 68-70.
 
That said, I certainly wouldn't mind an extra gear (assuming lower overall ratio) for highway cruising in both of them if it meant better fuel economy.

#30460 of 32336 Re: Couple Saturday test drives [xwesx] by ateixeira

Feb 21, 2013 (11:01 am)

Replying to: xwesx (Feb 21, 2013 10:45 am)
I remember in the OB threads people saying at 80mph the rpms were way down near 2000rpm, so the Forester should be relaxed at cruising speeds.

#30461 of 32336 Re: Couple Saturday test drives [ateixeira] by xwesx

Feb 21, 2013 (11:25 am)

Replying to: ateixeira (Feb 21, 2013 11:01 am)
For CVT, right? I don't talk in automatics, sir. That's a foreign language.

#30462 of 32336 Re: Couple Saturday test drives [xwesx] by ateixeira

Feb 21, 2013 (11:34 am)

Replying to: xwesx (Feb 21, 2013 11:25 am)
Yes, the CVT.
 
At least Subaru offers a stick!

#30463 of 32336 Re: Couple Saturday test drives [xwesx] by ronsteve

Feb 21, 2013 (12:39 pm)

Replying to: xwesx (Feb 21, 2013 10:45 am)
I wouldn't characterize them as "screaming" RPMs. Surprisingly, my Fiesta runs at higher highway RPMs than my Forester, by a couple hundred given the same cruising speed. Happily, I get 40+ out of that (vs. 28-29 for the Forester) when cruising 68-70.
 
The screaming RPMs were when I test drove a 2006 Outback, and 70mph was clearly above 3000rpm, seemingly rather undignified for a car of its size and class.
 
Also test drove a 2007 Forester, which was definitely more relaxed... didn't get on the interstate with it, but did get to 60mph at roughly 2300-2400 rpm, so it would be more like 2700-2800 at 70.
 
The WRX that I tested around the same time was similar to the Forester. I could about kick myself for not getting that car... we know my insurance man would have been happy!
 
In a perfect world, the 6-speed would have similar gearing for 5th, with a taller 6th for better cruising. And that's what I was most curious about.
  
The CVTs do have very tall top ratios, but if I am stuck not shifting my own, I think my next vehicle would probably be a Honda CR-V. :/

#30464 of 32336 As if anyone here needs a reason by nyccarguy

Feb 21, 2013 (12:53 pm)

There is an article in the Wall Street Journal today about the sky high price of used cars. I don't have a subscription, but they let you read the 1st paragraph!

#30465 of 32336 Re: As if anyone here needs a reason [nyccarguy] by steve_ HOST

Feb 21, 2013 (1:29 pm)

Replying to: nyccarguy (Feb 21, 2013 12:53 pm)
You can sometimes paste the headline in Google and read the article. The story did make me think about the beaters in my garage.

#30466 of 32336 Re: As if anyone here needs a reason [steve_] by ateixeira

Feb 21, 2013 (2:07 pm)

Replying to: steve_ (Feb 21, 2013 1:29 pm)
Gas is over $4 locally so I'm sure hybrid/diesel prices are spiking now.

#30467 of 32336 Tampa Run by sandman_6472

Feb 21, 2013 (7:40 pm)

Had a 2013 Chevy Cruze today with over 31k on the clock...what a piece of crap this car is! Luckily it had sat radio but it drove sloppily, accelerated very hard and loudly and felt like a Flintstone car...just not refined at all! Who would buy this crap with so many other good choices out there? Sure hope the Verano drives a whole lot better, even the Ford Focus was a better overall vehicle! The imports put this Cruze to shame and I now understand why there are so many in the U S. What an embarrassing vehicle!
 
Drove a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee to Orlando yesterday...interesting vehicle. Started out slow but once that power rush hits, man...you're flying down the pike! Would never own one but it was fun for a few hours. Off tomorrow at this point and have an appointment to get the Civic's headliner replaced at my house next Wednesday, so I'll take the day off. Will probably have the brakes replaced that day also if they need it and a oil change, rotation and re-balance of the tires. Since I'm not home everyday, got to plan multiple things all together now. But after staying home for almost 2.5 years, it's nice to be out again and driving a different car every day!
 
The Sandman

#30468 of 32336 Re: Tampa Run [sandman_6472] by corvette

Feb 21, 2013 (7:47 pm)

Replying to: sandman_6472 (Feb 21, 2013 7:40 pm)
Do you know which engine the Cruze had? The 1.4 turbo is supposed to be better. I'm not that impressed with SiriusXM so far. I like Pandora via my cell phone better.
 
I am really loving the low end torque of the 2.0T in the Jetta. It can accelerate at a good clip while keeping the RPMs low, and the engine feels much livelier than the one in the Altima.

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