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#11 of 126 Re: Does anyone own 06 Legacy LL Bean Sedan? [zsiberian] by ateixeira May 19, 2006 (7:52 am)
Replying to: zsiberian (May 18, 2006 12:28 pm) My point was (and still is) that you will find very few OB sedan owners, they represent a small minority.   -juice
#13 of 126 Trade in '05 Outback XT for '06 RAV4? by helvetico Jun 19, 2006 (7:07 am)
First off, I should say that I live in Switzerland, where gas runs over $5 a gallon. I had the XT shipped over from the States because it's unavailable here; I can probably sell it for what I paid for it.   Why do I want to sell it? The mileage just isn't good enough. The diesel RAV4 available here in Europe gets close to 40 mpg on the highway. It also has vehicle stability control, which the XT lacks. The one big drawback is the presence of only two front airbags in the RAV4; the Outback has six, including front side and side curtain airbags.   My concerns are twofold:   1. Is the RAV4 as safe as the Outback? (Does the VDC compensate for fewer airbags?)   2. Will the RAV4 handle snow as well? Replies to this message: rsholland (Jun 19, 2006 7:20 am) ateixeira (Jun 19, 2006 10:30 am)
#14 of 126 Re: Trade in '05 Outback XT for '06 RAV4? [helvetico] by rsholland Jun 19, 2006 (7:20 am)
Replying to: helvetico (Jun 19, 2006 7:07 am) 1. Is the RAV4 as safe as the Outback? (Does the VDC compensate for fewer airbags?)   That's an apples and oranges situation. The VDC may help keep you from having an accident, but if you should get in one, the more airbags the better. Also, keep in mind that if someone hits you, VDC likely won't help you, but airbags will.    2. Will the RAV4 handle snow as well?   Well, the new RAV4 has an on-demand system, which isn't as good as a full-time system like what Subaru offers. Having said that, I'm sure the RAV4 will get you through the snow just fine.   Bob
#15 of 126 Re: Trade in '05 Outback XT for '06 RAV4? [helvetico] by ateixeira Jun 19, 2006 (10:30 am)
Replying to: helvetico (Jun 19, 2006 7:07 am) The euro RAV4 is smaller than ours. The USA only gets a longer-wheelbase model, plus the euro one has less content (hence just 2 air bags).   -juice
#16 of 126 subary fuel efficiency by friendly_jacek Jun 25, 2006 (7:31 pm)
Anybody knows that subarus are not exactly gas conserving cars. Looks like someone didn't do research. Go ahead and import US RAV4 as they have side airbag option. Replies to this message: helvetico (Jun 25, 2006 8:46 pm) ateixeira (Jun 26, 2006 6:26 am)
#17 of 126 Re: subary fuel efficiency [friendly_jacek] by helvetico Jun 25, 2006 (8:46 pm)
Replying to: friendly_jacek (Jun 25, 2006 7:31 pm) Um, looks like I DID do my research: I was well aware of the Subaru's mileage before buying it. American car magazines seem to think they're among the most fuel-efficient AWD's, with the Forester, which might hit 29 mpg hwy on a good day, coming out on top. I get 26 mpg hwy on a good day in my Turbo.   Two things account for my desire to switch: one, I'm driving a lot farther than I thought I would, and thus consuming more gas. Two, the new RAV4 came out.   Incidentally, I would not be able to import the model I want, since diesels are unavailable in the US. The diesel RAV4 gets about 40 mpg hwy. Switching to a gas-burning RAV4 to get better mileage makes no sense, as the advantage (3 mpg hwy) is too small to compensate for the hassle of buying one car and selling another.
#18 of 126 Re: subary fuel efficiency [friendly_jacek] by ateixeira Jun 26, 2006 (6:26 am)
Replying to: friendly_jacek (Jun 25, 2006 7:31 pm) Within their classes, they are efficient.   The Forester's 23/28 actually ties the RAV4 automatic AWD model for the most fuel-efficient AWD SUV.   The 03-05 Forester actually held the crown, with 23/30 EPA mpg. Only FWD RAV4s could match that.   -juice
#19 of 126 Subaru Legacy Buying Advice needed! by matthew12 Oct 03, 2006 (10:33 am)
#20 of 126 Subaru Legacy Buying Advice needed! by matthew12 Sep 08, 2006 (5:21 am)
I'm looking at a brand new 2005 legacy GT that never sold off the lot. The dealer will make me a deal at $27k. When I run a KBB report the suggested retail is ~21k. I have to run the car as used of course so I'm not getting a clear picture. What do the fine people of this form think?   KBB Search ====================== Engine: 4-Cyl. 2.5L Turbo Transmission: Automatic Drivetrain: AWD Mileage: 100   Selected Standard Equipment Air Conditioning Tilt Wheel Dual Front Air Bags Power Steering Cruise Control ABS (4-Wheel) Power Windows AM/FM Stereo Alloy Wheels Power Door Locks Multi Compact Disc   Selected Optional Equipment Front Side Air Bags Rear Spoiler   $21,535 Replies to this message: ateixeira (Sep 08, 2006 6:32 am) mpansare1 (Sep 08, 2006 5:44 pm) matthew12 (Sep 10, 2006 8:22 am) rsholland (Sep 10, 2006 12:34 pm) sidious6688 (Feb 23, 2009 3:27 pm)

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