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Re: cars101 - what does Limited mean? '09 vs. '10 [ateixeira] by rkrat
Oct 20, 2009 (1:40 pm)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Oct 20, 2009 12:27 pm)

Doesn't seem to me that the advantages outweigh the price and extremely short life-span. Are these tires standard on the Sienna and Odyssey when you first purchase the vehicle?
 
I would pull over and let my husband change the tire.
 
If he's not with me, that's what USAA road-side assistance is for. If I can afford it, I always pay a professional.
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Re: cars101 - what does Limited mean? '09 vs. '10 [rkrat] by rsholland
Oct 20, 2009 (2:36 pm)
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Replying to: rkrat (Oct 20, 2009 1:40 pm)

Are these tires standard on the Sienna and Odyssey when you first purchase the vehicle?
 
On top-of-the-line models only, I believe.
 
Bob
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Re: 2010 Outback Navigation System [eps105] by surrfurtom
Oct 20, 2009 (5:06 pm)
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Replying to: eps105 (Oct 18, 2009 6:15 pm)

Thanks for the info on the OB Nav system, that it indeed includes backup camera.
 
The saleswoman looked it up on the factory brochure and some other special dealer info package they had and all she could find was that it was voice activated with blue-tooth and I-pod control, but oddly it didn't mention the back up camera capability as it did on the Tribeca brochure. I'm probably going to go for NAV but it will be a special order. There are none available in the mid Atlantic.
 
The cars101.com site did mention that nav had backup camera.
 
http://www.subaru.com/content/downloads/pdf/brochures/2010_outback.pdf
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Re: Can the 2010 Outback tow? [rkrat] by 204meca
Oct 20, 2009 (7:55 pm)
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Replying to: rkrat (Oct 19, 2009 1:56 pm)

It is one thing to know the makers stated tow rating. It may be another to know how does the vehicle actually handle the towing chore. I have been seeking an answer to the 2nd question for a month. Finally found an answer at subaruoutback.org:
"We have a 2010 OB with the 2I.5 engine and CVT . We recently towed our pop-up camping trailer (GVW 2,600 lb) about 600 miles round-trip over some winding coastal mountain roads. Electric trailer brakes certainly provide a measure of confidence. The rig climbed well. I suspect that Subaru, like every other company, tries to manage their liability by posting conservative limits on something covered by their warranty."
 
I love the Edmunds Subaru forums - home of lots of helpful folks & information. However information freaks such as myself often check multiple forums. In addition to Edmunds subaruoutback.org is very helpful, especially lots of good discussions on the 2010 Outback
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Re: cars101 - what does Limited mean? '09 vs. '10 [rkrat] by ingvar
Oct 21, 2009 (4:34 am)
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Replying to: rkrat (Oct 20, 2009 1:40 pm)

Doesn't seem to me that the advantages outweigh the price and extremely short life-span.
Amen. These tires good for European cities with short distances but PITA for US.
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Re: Edmunds test 2010 Legacy 2.5 GT [rsholland] by tee_el_cee
Oct 21, 2009 (9:36 am)
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Replying to: rsholland (Oct 19, 2009 7:26 am)

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FullTests/articleId=159166?tid=edmun- - ds.il.home.photopanel..1.*
 
This is the best shift linkage ever from a Subaru, so our in-house Subie expert tells us, with more positive action and smoother engagement, and yet you still need help from the GPS to find the shift gates when you're going quickly.
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And shifts were so smoothly executed, unlike in past Subies I've piloted, I forgot what car I was driving.
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Shifter feels far better (with more positive action and smoother gate engagement) than any previous Subaru.
 
So they were generally happy with the 6MT? I thought most opinions of it weren't good.
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Re: Edmunds test 2010 Legacy 2.5 GT [tee_el_cee] by rsholland
Oct 21, 2009 (11:06 am)
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Replying to: tee_el_cee (Oct 21, 2009 9:36 am)

I drove anew 2.5 GT a few months ago, and I found the 6-speed linkage to be fine.
 
Bob
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Bluetooth w/harman kardon audio? by sweetsoul
Oct 21, 2009 (4:15 pm)
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I just ordered my new OB Limited and noticed that Subaru does not list many phones as being compatible with the harman kardon audio - which is what I am getting.
 
Have any of you used the bluetooth? Have you had any issues? Did it pair fine with your phones? Is it as easy as using a headset? Any advice you have would be greatly appreciated. Was hoping to get a Palm Pre, but now I am not sure if it will work. Still can't wait til my new car comes in!
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Re: Bluetooth w/harman kardon audio? [sweetsoul] by crb667
Oct 21, 2009 (7:25 pm)
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Replying to: sweetsoul (Oct 21, 2009 4:15 pm)

Just got a Legacy Limited and was able to pair the H/K radio with a Palm Pre. I wasn't familiar with the process, but the dealer sat down and went throught voice commands to pair the device.
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Re: cars101 - what does Limited mean? '09 vs. '10 [rsholland] by ateixeira
Oct 22, 2009 (10:47 am)
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Replying to: rsholland (Oct 20, 2009 2:36 pm)

Correct, Bob, with one exception - all AWD Siennas have run-flats.
 
That's the main reason I got a FWD model. We still have a Subaru for snow days and my wife works at home, so I'm the only one that really needs to go out.

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