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#108 of 131 Re: 09 SE Heat Issue? [pilot1226] by paisan Oct 12, 2008 (3:44 pm)
Replying to: pilot1226 (Oct 11, 2008 4:48 am) Why would you want tires that last 4 years? Generally the rubber compound is going to only last at the very best 3-4 years from the date of manufacture. I have been known to toss tires after 2 years of use, not due to worn tread but lack of adhesion. What happens over time is the rubber breaks down and becomes more brittle and "hard". Once this happens your lateral grip on them diminishes greatly. There may be plenty of tread but the rubber simply isn't sticking to the ground.   For an all season tire, my favorite is the Sumitomo HTR+, they are very inexpensive and while they wear out usually in about 25k miles, the inexpensive price outweighs the short life.   -mike Motorsports and Modifications Host
#109 of 131 Re: 09 SE Heat Issue? [pilot1226] by surrfurtom Oct 17, 2008 (8:09 pm)
Replying to: pilot1226 (Oct 11, 2008 4:48 am) We've been happy with Goodyear Assurance Triple Tred on our 2002 Outback.   Good all around traction- laterally, starting, braking and in rain. Much better than the OEM Bridgestones which were replaced at 24K. The Goodyears have been on about three years now that's about 36K. I agree with the other poster that I change tires as soon as they start to feel at all slippery, and that is often at around 5- 32nds which is about 50% of full tread depth when new.   I never get the miles that some claim to get from their tires. Replies to this message: pilot1226 (Oct 30, 2008 4:14 am) leo2633 (Oct 30, 2008 10:34 am)
#110 of 131 Ghost in my Legacy by tornadobrain Oct 29, 2008 (9:58 am)
Today, when I started my Legacy, everything seemed fine with exception to stereo and climate control displays were not working. I turned the car off and on another three times and the issue didn't resolve itself. Also, the ambient lighting in that area wasn't working. It affected the shift lighting too. The information center, (outside temp, time etc) worked fine, and so did the seat heaters as well as the light indicating the seat heater was on. All functions of the tachometer, speedometer, odometer, etc, worked fine as well.   I drove into town with the car like that. After getting to work, I turned the car off and asked a friend to assist me checking the brake lights to make sure they worked, as well as blinkers and such, (my thinking was it might have been a blown fuse). When I turned the ignition again, the stereo and climate control displays were all visible again.   I called the mechanic at my Subaru dealership and he said if it was presently working, the computer wouldn't find anything wrong. He said to keep an eye on it and if it continues happening regularly, they'll look into it, as I have lots of warranty time left.   I thought it strange the displays would be nonexistent, yet the stereo and heater and such operated normally. I just couldn't see to change anything if I had wanted to.   Overall, I thought it bizarre, and that maybe my car has attracted a spectre of some sort
#111 of 131 Re: 09 SE Heat Issue? [surrfurtom] by pilot1226 Oct 30, 2008 (4:14 am)
Replying to: surrfurtom (Oct 17, 2008 8:09 pm) Thanks for the response. I've been reading up on the different tires lately and I've been leaning towards GoodYear too when the time comes to replace the Yokohamas.   Mike: Sorry, I didn't mean to give the impression that I would ride them bald to the 4 year mark... I just was a little perturbed at the fact that I felt like I was getting new tires all the time for my Civic despite the fact that I am very good about maintenance and rotations... My wife, for example, never does tire rotations and her Firestone Firehawks lasted from the original purchase date in 2001 until 2006. She playfully mocks me constantly about my "abusive driving" habits and having to get tires for the Civ every few years.   But, that being said, I think a lot has to do with the fact that I'm buying a promotional brand of tire, like Kelly Navigators, that are $40 each.   On the plus side, when the Legacy is paid off in another 2 1/2 years or when the Nissan quits (whichever happens first), we plan on getting a new Outback. My wife has snookered the Legacy somehow (still not quite sure how she did it...) and I'm driving the 2001 Nissan Sentra. Replies to this message: leo2633 (Oct 30, 2008 10:34 am)
#112 of 131 Re: 09 SE Heat Issue? [pilot1226] by leo2633 Oct 30, 2008 (10:34 am)
Replying to: pilot1226 (Oct 30, 2008 4:14 am) If your Sentra is anything like the one I bought new in 1992, took good care of and sold to my brother-in-law a few years ago, you'll be paying off the Legacy first. That Sentra now has 325,000 miles and is still going strong!   Len
#113 of 131 Finally get the windows tinted by Tornadoebrain Jan 29, 2009 (3:56 pm)
With winter weather being here I have stalled on getting tinting on my '09 Legacy Limiteds windows. I made an appt today to get it done for next week. I am hoping to get it as close to the shade of the sunroof as possible. I'll take some pics after it's done and post em here Replies to this message: ateixeira (Feb 02, 2009 1:37 pm) robsis (Feb 04, 2009 6:26 am)
#114 of 131 Re: Finally get the windows tinted [Tornadoebrain] by ateixeira Feb 02, 2009 (1:37 pm)
Replying to: Tornadoebrain (Jan 29, 2009 3:56 pm) Should look nice. You goin' with 35% visible light or so?
#115 of 131 Re: Finally get the windows tinted [Tornadoebrain] by robsis Feb 04, 2009 (6:26 am)
Replying to: Tornadoebrain (Jan 29, 2009 3:56 pm) My wife bought herself an 09 Legacy LTD in pearl and had the back tinted in what they called medium-dark and the front windows in medium-light. We love it. If I can get it away from her for a while I, too, will try to post some pics. You will enjoy the tinting and it really made the vehicle look sharp, IMHO. People ask us all the time: "What kind of car is that? An Acura or Lexus?" They are surprised to find out it is a Subie!
#116 of 131 price by u542 Apr 18, 2009 (8:31 pm)
Can somebody help a guy out.Looking to buy a 09 outback I really don't need all the bells and whistles but would like in the middle.Must be an automaticWhat model can I get and what would be a fair price .Thanks Replies to this message: morin2 (Apr 19, 2009 5:20 am) u542 (Apr 19, 2009 6:38 pm) ateixeira (Apr 21, 2009 11:32 am) dog629 (Apr 22, 2009 7:47 pm) u542 (Apr 22, 2009 8:42 pm) u542 (Apr 25, 2009 6:47 pm)
#117 of 131 Re: price [u542] by morin2 Apr 19, 2009 (5:20 am)
Replying to: u542 (Apr 18, 2009 8:31 pm) The Special Edition, often abbreviated here on these forums as "SE" is the sweet spot on '09 Outbacks. Pick up a brochure and compare what you get on the SE vs the base model and see if its worth it to you. It certainly was worth it to me. You should be able to get a new 09 SE with the 2.5 & auto for about $21K after the $2K rebate. Check prices paid and buying advice - Outback for more info. The next level up for about $4K more is "Limited" and you are paying more for leather and sunroof - which are nice, but I decided not worth the $ to me. That's where it is a personal decision. Replies to this message: u542 (Apr 19, 2009 6:38 pm) ateixeira (Apr 21, 2009 11:32 am)

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