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701 messages, Last post on Dec 02, 2009 at 8:16 PM
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| One issue my wife and I have with the 2009 Outback is the lack of a center overhead LATCH hook. As a result you can't mount a child seat in the center, the generally preferred location. With the 2010 Ouback being wider can child seats now be center mounted using the LATCH system? | |
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Replying to: rsholland (Jul 06, 2009 4:57 am) For the record, is top gear to the right and up, or down? How long were the throws? I too find the center-armrest-to-shifter arrangement can make or break the pleasure of a particular vehicle's driving. I loved my '99 Pathfinder for that, and the fact that resting my hand on the shifter knob while in 5th put the radio controls a finger-length away. For the record, I've owned over 35 cars & trucks, more than half of them were stick-shift, and none of them had a light to tell me what gear I'm in. Not sure I'd use it if I had it. I always put the shifter in neutral and then let out the clutch while at stoplights of any appreciable length, anyway. Force of habit, I suppose, having replaced a few throwout bearings in my time. Keep the posts coming, Bob. Let us know if you spring for the Legacy GT.
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Replying to: ecotrklvr (Jul 06, 2009 6:33 pm) I can't tell you how many times and how many miles I've driven in 4th, thinking I'm in 5th; or in 3rd thinking I'm in 4th, with my new WRX. This is a result of a quiet cabin and smooth engine, and is even more of a problem when you're dealing with six closely spaced gears. Never had this problem with older less refined cars with fewer gears, but I now very much welcome this gear indicator. I believe the new Nissan 370Z also has this feature, and I suspect it will become commonplace in the future as it will encourage you to drive more efficiently (less revs = better gas mileage). Unfortunately a new car is not in my current budget. Bob
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Replying to: saedave (Jul 06, 2009 7:37 am) |
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Seems like the first round are only equiped with CVTs...
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Replying to: seabrook7039 (Jul 07, 2009 6:41 am) Bob
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Replying to: rsholland (Jul 07, 2009 9:03 am)
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Replying to: seabrook7039 (Jul 07, 2009 9:55 am) Or never, if real world...not EPA... fuel economy turns out to be at least as good. Use Consumer Reports' mpg numbers when they become available to decide. |
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Replying to: rsholland (Jul 07, 2009 4:14 am) |
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Replying to: seabrook7039 (Jul 07, 2009 9:55 am) CVTs are gaining popularity with a number of carmakers, so I'm not that concerned about the reliability issue. Also, Subaru is a very conservative company. I seriously doubt that they would risk their excellent and hard-earned reputation on a CVT if they had any concerns about it. I'm guessing the CVT will match or better the 6-speed in acceleration. Bob
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