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Replying to: connieylee (Jan 19, 2009 7:51 pm) Dealer - Gillman Subaru |
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Replying to: pharmd718 (Jan 20, 2009 12:18 pm) But they are the best of a lot of worlds: AWD, good crash test scores, reasonable fuel economy. |
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Replying to: kcflyer (Jan 20, 2009 1:58 pm) The dealers like these packages because there tends to be more profit markup on them. The younger buyers, of course want all the stuff, and figure its just a little more payment each month. I would like to have had the heated mirrors and wiper area, but ain't no way I am paying $4,000 more for it. I am happy with my purchase, and I love the car. Bill
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Replying to: billwv (Jan 20, 2009 8:14 pm) The manufacturers quickly realized that packages were the answer, so guessed on what most people would want and put them together. This has of course hurt the ability for us, the consumer, to get exactly the vehicle we want. They try to balance the certification cost with the option packages offered to appeal to what they think we will buy as it might be "close enough". I am sure the certification requirements have evolved to make more sense, since originally it was based on weight added, but manufacturers still want to limit choices for assembly line reasons. |
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Hey Gang, Just wanted to post my results from my trip to the dealer. Essentially they did nothing since no 'codes' were in the computer, not check engine light came on, and everything operates normally except the gauge. Is this hogwash? I know others have commented on this issue; I wonder if a TSB is forthcoming? Jopopsy
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Replying to: jopopsy (Jan 21, 2009 2:35 pm) Might this characteristic generate, on occasion, erroneous fuel readings? |
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Replying to: sgloon (Jan 16, 2009 8:03 am) Thx snowbelter for mentioning about contacting Subaru. I did. They knew all about it but wondered if all of the dealers did, however. They said it first started with the Impreza, so I assume it may have been around for a while. So, it turns out there is something with the rubber type gasket used around the heater box. As the car is in the shop for the rear door panel paint issues and a few other warranty items that are being cover, Subaru called the dealer to ask if they knew about the heater gasket issue. The dealer didn't know, so, Subaru told them what to do, and it will be done with all the rest of the stuff. Luckily, I have a loaner while all the work is being done. I just wish I had had the resolution before I got the continual sore throat and swollen lymphs. It is still not going away. Feels like the uvula is coated with sandpaper and that there is a sharp chunk of hard candy stuck in there, like all the time.  Hope this helps others that find the same issue. I'll follow up after I get the car back to let you all know what happens...
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Replying to: sgloon (Jan 21, 2009 9:39 pm) I think there are some fogging issues in my '09 but have not stressed the heater enough to really be sure. |
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Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (Jan 21, 2009 9:50 pm) I can recommend that you don't wait too long to get the gasket replaced so you don't get "sick" like I did. I bought my car at the end of June. If I remember right, you bought your car before I did Kurt. If so, you may have the same issue???
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Replying to: sgloon (Jan 21, 2009 9:39 pm) Thanks, and I hope that your health problem will stop. |
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