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What is this discussion about? Hyundai Sonata, Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, Volkswagen Passat, Mazda MAZDA6, Ford Fusion, Chevrolet Malibu, Saturn Aura, Car Comparisons, Sedan


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Re: 100k/Lifetime Powertrain Warranties not Transferrable [jeffyscott] by m6user
Jun 10, 2009 (7:11 am)
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Replying to: jeffyscott (Jun 10, 2009 6:42 am)

A couple of years ago I was test driving a "certified" car in January and as I and the salesman were driving I decided to turn on the heater fan as the engine had warmed and guess what? The fan didn't work at all. I wasn't too impressed with their certification inspection.
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Warrantys by elroy5
Jun 10, 2009 (7:19 am)
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Any car, new or used, has the estimated cost of the warranty factored into the price. The company has to decide if a long warranty will attract more customers, than the added cost of the longer warranty will deter. Companies who determine they have lost buyers, because of reliability issues in the past, are usually the ones who will benefit more from extending the warranty.
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2010 Subaru Legacy by mz6greyghost
Jun 10, 2009 (7:19 am)
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Amazing...
 
A brand-new 2010 Legacy is about to be released: First Drive, and not a single word or opinion about it here?
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Re: 2010 Subaru Legacy [mz6greyghost] by m6user
Jun 10, 2009 (7:23 am)
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Replying to: mz6greyghost (Jun 10, 2009 7:19 am)

You must have missed the lively discussion about this new model a couple of months ago. A lot of strong opinions expressed and a lot of pictures posted.
 
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Re: 2010 Subaru Legacy [m6user] by mz6greyghost
Jun 10, 2009 (7:27 am)
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Replying to: m6user (Jun 10, 2009 7:23 am)

Nah, I remember it, it's just that now we're starting to get driving impressions. Plus, all this warranty talk is nauseating...
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Re: 2010 Subaru Legacy [mz6greyghost] by ingvar
Jun 10, 2009 (7:45 am)
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Replying to: mz6greyghost (Jun 10, 2009 7:19 am)

Car looks good and I love tech specs.
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Re: 2010 Subaru Legacy [mz6greyghost] by m6user
Jun 10, 2009 (7:55 am)
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Replying to: mz6greyghost (Jun 10, 2009 7:27 am)

Agreed. I stated then and will reemphasize that I don't care for the bodywork on the new Legacy even though the interior, size, drivetrain and tech have improved a lot IMHO.
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Re: 2010 Subaru Legacy [m6user] by stephen987
Jun 10, 2009 (8:40 am)
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Replying to: m6user (Jun 10, 2009 7:55 am)

It's ugly, and it's not clear that the US market will get the improved technology, suspension, and/or drivetrain. I'm waiting for a full road test of a US-spec car before I have anything further to say.
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Re: 2010 Subaru Legacy [mz6greyghost] by backy
Jun 10, 2009 (8:45 am)
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Replying to: mz6greyghost (Jun 10, 2009 7:27 am)

Oh yeah, I remember that car... the next incarnation of the soon-to-be-defunct Sebring, if I remember the consensus opinion.
 
Will be interesting to see if this new, larger Legacy with a back seat suitable for adult passengers can grab more than a miniscule portion of the mid-sized market, in which it is an afterthought. I mean, Toyota sells about twice as many Camrys in the US in a month as Subaru sells vehicles.
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Re: 2010 Subaru Legacy [backy] by lilengineerboy
Jun 10, 2009 (9:00 am)
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Replying to: backy (Jun 10, 2009 8:45 am)

Will be interesting to see if this new, larger Legacy with a back seat suitable for adult passengers can grab more than a miniscule portion of the mid-sized market, in which it is an afterthought. I mean, Toyota sells about twice as many Camrys in the US in a month as Subaru sells vehicles
 
I don't understand the race to be bland though. Subaru will never be Toyota, nor will Ford. Subaru would do better to be more like BMW, lower volume, higher mix, higher profit margin (because they are actually cars people want and are willing to pay for, instead of being lowest price bidder).
 
Our '05 Legacy Wagon base 5 speed has been a lot of fun. The back seat is tight, especially with the baby/child seat back there but it does offer a great deal of utility, reasonable power and mileage, and a fantastic driving experience. Of course, Subaru no longer makes that vehicle, so they are no longer on my shopping list. I hope it lasts as long as its reputation suggests!

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