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#493 of 1296 Re: 2010 Outback CVT Experience [ateixeira] by bohemia1

Oct 05, 2009 (3:33 pm)

Replying to: ateixeira (Oct 05, 2009 8:12 am)
I believe the Ford Freestyle CVT was supplied by or designed by Volvo. I do not know that to be a fact but recall posts from 2006 and more recent stating that.
 
Thanks all for your responses, we plan to look more seriously at the 6 cyl. OB and keep researching the Subaru CVT.
 
That Ford CVT experience is hard to shake. Although I must say that Ford and the dealer took care of everything getting the car repaired. It was under warranty of course at only 15k miles. I also asked for an extended warranty which Ford agreed to provide on the transmission only. As I posted, that warranty expires 12/31/09!

#494 of 1296 Re: Can the Outback hold 4 golf bags? [eps105] by morin2

Oct 05, 2009 (5:24 pm)

Replying to: eps105 (Oct 04, 2009 6:37 pm)
I think any Subaru dealer would be happy to let you put those golf bags in the trunk or the back of the outback at the dealership. Bring them along and try it out.

#495 of 1296 Re: 2010 Outback CVT Experience [bohemia1] by ecotrklvr

Oct 06, 2009 (10:51 pm)

Replying to: bohemia1 (Oct 05, 2009 3:33 pm)
It is worth noting that Nissan has sold hundreds of thousand of CVT-equipped vehicles in the USA over the last 8 years. And in their biggest seller, the Altima, it remains a strong selling point - offering good power response for a four cylinder, and great economy.

#496 of 1296 Re: 2010 Outback CVT Experience [bohemia1] by ecotrklvr

Oct 06, 2009 (10:51 pm)

Replying to: bohemia1 (Oct 05, 2009 3:33 pm)
It is worth noting that Nissan has sold hundreds of thousand of CVT-equipped vehicles in the USA over the last 8 years. And in their biggest seller, the Altima, it remains a strong selling point - offering good power response for a four cylinder, and great economy.

#497 of 1296 Re: Standard Engine on 2010 Legacy [ateixeira] by jtny1

Oct 07, 2009 (5:51 pm)

Replying to: ateixeira (Aug 06, 2009 10:10 am)
fantastic post

#498 of 1296 Getting my new 10 legacy by jtny1

Oct 07, 2009 (6:20 pm)

Ok after reading and reading and reading and reading posts and reviews, test driving 3 times, I finally buckled down and am picking my new suby up tomorrow. Legacy cvt premium.
I am shocked at some of the posts I have to add.
I loved the new interior space. I am 5'11 and always found all the subarus to be short in front seat room, exspecially in the pasenger seat. I never wanted to take long trips, I felt cramped, so I stopped buying them, only due to the comfort.
I always rember back in the early 90's my little imprenza outback saved me in a terrible stom in upstate ny. I was 3 hours from home and had no clue what the heck I was doing except i needed to find my hotel. Busses were ditched, cars stuck, semi;s over turned and cars at hauts all over the place. In panic I just kept driving trying to find my hotel. While other 4x4s were having some tough times (probally due to caareless driving) i just kept trucking my my suby.
Anyway it sure helped. So I am excited to get my new one after 10 years of not having one. Feel bad not buying amenrican but here my thoughts.
I love the cvt tranny I thought it was pretty quiet, peppy, smooth, even compared to an altima which I had for a rental(it had a cvt tranny too)
I test drove the new Equinox 4 banger and I thought the 4 cyl engine was very loud at start off and truthfully it felt to small for the size truck.
The room was fantastic for a subaru, outstanding. I thought as nice as a camary and I thought roomier than the malibu and higher seating.
That and the added leg room, and nice ride, and mpg for an awd totally sold me.
Reliabitiy I hope will be good but I am putting my trust in subaru. I don't usually keep them more than 3 but I am thinking and hoping subaru woudlnt put a bad tranny in and risk reputation.
Over all I thought it was the best thing out there compared to the competition and it has awd and a good one.
now I do think the new interior colors with exterior colors are poor selection. I wanted black but no dark interior, only tan, I refuse but I settled in on the dark grey so all is good.
I do think the should have satelite radio standard like gm, ford, and many others, and blue tooth should be easier to get and not so much.
that would be keeping with the times.
Over all I thought the size is fantastic compared to old. The new outback was nice also but did look a little long but it has better room which I think most will find more comfortable.
It was just more than I wanted to spend and well the legascy milleage impressed me so much I just stuck with that.
I could nto even think of getting the forester after sitting in these. the leg room alone and the cvt tranny feel and mpg, how could I do the forester (not that it isnt a great small suv)
I think subaru is going to see sales climb agian because of the noe milleage rating and more room in the cars. Now you can have a mid size sedan with awd good mpg and decent room for an affordable price.
 
I say nice job subaru (unless it breaks down on me
I like new things, its exciting and I am totally excited to be one of the first to hopefully prove this car good!!
Im also excited to get probally 27-28 combined after reading reviews.
How awesome.
I am coming out of a 2009 vibe awd which has been totally great, perfect running, was decent in snow, but it only got around 21 winter 24 summer and had a tiny gas tank (13)
Once agian a great car, but the legacy seems like sooooo much more car and I am going to get better mpg, amazing
thanks
ill update after a few thousand miles ps I did get it at invoice (you no the fake one they show everyone now) but i did good on the trade)
It took a lot of work though 7 dealers aound state, lots of internet work, etc etc
but i saved 3,400 buck from one dealer to another with trade value. 3,400 bucks and a 20 extra mile drive and wow, it is amazing the diffrence in dealers, etc.
so it pays to shop

#499 of 1296 Re: Getting my new 10 legacy [jtny1] by ateixeira

Oct 08, 2009 (9:06 am)

Replying to: jtny1 (Oct 07, 2009 6:20 pm)
Chevy keeps bragging about the Equinox getting 32mpg EPA highway (FWD 4 banger model), but the media isn't even coming close. Edmunds got less than 21mpg, C&D got 18 or 19mpg, and Consumer Reports got 21mpg.
 
CR got 24 mpg in the Outback.

#500 of 1296 Re: Getting my new 10 legacy [ateixeira] by jay_24

Oct 09, 2009 (6:47 am)

Replying to: ateixeira (Oct 08, 2009 9:06 am)
I guess GM didn't pay enough to get a good review....
 
MSNBC reported this for the AWD model: "We saw economy in that range, with 22-24 mpg around town and 26 mpg on the highway, fully loaded with a family of five and a weekend’s luggage. " MSNBC
 
Still not the 32mpg the EPA got, but I've yet to see anybody review a car and get close to the EPA numbers. I think "drive it like you stole it..." is how these cars are treated during a review.

#501 of 1296 Re: Getting my new 10 legacy [jay_24] by ateixeira

Oct 09, 2009 (8:52 am)

Replying to: jay_24 (Oct 09, 2009 6:47 am)
For C&D definitely, for Edmunds probably, but for CR?
 
I beat 26mpg with my 266hp minivan. At least theirs was AWD.
 
Edit: a bit of a fluff piece. No mention of how it handles, shifts, accelerates. It was a positive review but it's almost as if they wrote it before they drove it.

#502 of 1296 What about CVT transmission? by serge_france

Oct 09, 2009 (12:41 pm)

Hi, I'm Serge, from France. Sorry, my English is a bit clumsy. I own an Outback (3.0R) and I would like to buy the new 2;5i with CVT transmission. Subaru will not officially sell it in France (only 3.6 gas and 2;0 Diesel). Fortunately, they accept to take some orders. The snag is that it's impossible to test drive the 2.5i (only the 3.6R and the Diesel). My little Honda Jazz has a CVT : it works perfectly well and is very pleasant. Could the 2.5i CVT owners send me their impressions about the 2.5 engine and this new CVT transmission? Are they decent? Many thanks.

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