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Re: 09 SE Heat Issue? [surrfurtom]
by pilot1226
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Oct 30, 2008 (4:14 am)
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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.
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Re: 09 SE Heat Issue? [pilot1226]
by leo2633
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Oct 30, 2008 (10:34 am)
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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
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Finally get the windows tinted
by Tornadoebrain
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Jan 29, 2009 (3:56 pm)
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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
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Re: Finally get the windows tinted [Tornadoebrain]
by ateixeira
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Feb 02, 2009 (1:37 pm)
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Replying to: Tornadoebrain (Jan 29, 2009 3:56 pm)
Should look nice. You goin' with 35% visible light or so?
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Re: Finally get the windows tinted [Tornadoebrain]
by robsis
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Feb 04, 2009 (6:26 am)
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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!
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price
by u542
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Apr 18, 2009 (8:31 pm)
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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
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Re: price [u542]
by morin2
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Apr 19, 2009 (5:20 am)
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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.
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Re: price [morin2]
by u542
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Apr 19, 2009 (6:38 pm)
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Replying to: morin2 (Apr 19, 2009 5:20 am)
Thank You so much for the info.I'll let you know what I get.Thanks again
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Re: price [u542]
by ateixeira
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Apr 21, 2009 (11:32 am)
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Replying to: u542 (Apr 19, 2009 6:38 pm)
Another vote for the SE.
If you look at lease residuals, they actually maintain a higher % of their original value, so you may even recoup the small extra investment later when you sell it, and if so the extras would basically be free.
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Re: price [u542]
by dog629
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Apr 22, 2009 (7:47 pm)
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Replying to: u542 (Apr 18, 2009 8:31 pm)
Have to also vote for the Outback SE. Paid $21,660 for an auto with PZEV in CT on 4-18.
Very happy with the HK stereo, winter package, fogs, cargo mat and cover, 17" alloys, etc.
The car handles beautifully, the 2.5i engine is more than fine for me, and the fit and finish feels much more expensive than the price paid. Simply put, it's a really nice car.
It's my first Subaru (former Toyota diehard) and so far I'm thrilled with my decision.
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