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Replying to: xwesx (Nov 03, 2009 6:26 pm) Yes, I think you're right. In order to have the start and end points of the two rails line up, the geometry of the pivoting racks leads to a 30" front to back spacing. On the other hand, since only part of the stowed rail is exposed/visible from the side, you'd hardly notice if the end points were staggered a bit to increase the rail spacing. Who knows, maybe they were also worried about having them too far apart for some purposes.... |
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Replying to: ateixeira (Nov 03, 2009 1:13 pm) From the article: "Bad news now–the crossbar spread for the above options are an almost pointless 21″–less than you will need for boards or boats over 8′, and too narrow for any cargo baskets or boxes." Still, even with a 30" spread, I think this rack is a major step back for Subaru, and a major eyesore on an otherwise appealing car. What's more, this big plastic rack HAS to cost them more to make than the old rails, which were more practical. Brian
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Replying to: bkaiser1 (Nov 05, 2009 7:38 am) There's always the Forester. 
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Replying to: ateixeira (Nov 05, 2009 9:02 am) One of the service guys told me they had a seminar with company reps and after driving them for an hour, they had a big meeting. He said the service guys blasted the reps about the things we've been talking about. And they really hated the electronic E-brake. (apparently, if your battery dies, you have to stick some lever under the car to release the brake). That sounds safe!  Anyway, I was looking at the Forester. To equip it close to what my wagon has, I'd need the Touring package, which brings the cost above what my Legacy was when I leased it. Around: 30 grand. I'm not sure if I'll do it. I'm also looking at the Volvo V50, and the Saab 9-3 wagon, though they're more, and really hard to find here. GM Canada isn't bringing any more in since they're selling the division.(which doesn't particularly inspire confidence). so I'm not sure what to do. I asked about finding an 090 Legacy wagon, but the guy said there aren't many and they wouldn't lease one anyway. so it's back to the research..... cdndriver... I think Subie really burned a lot of people on this one. |
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If we can get past comments about the roof rack ... What is the real world experience with this car/wagon/ SUV? We recently had the chance to drive one, together with many competing products, with the intent to replace our Jeep Cherokee Limited (4.7v8) and were very impressed. We have had bad experience with other high end intelligent AWD systems (FX-45) and this vehicle seemed a good compromise. Any comments out there on owning a 2010 model? OK, if you want a moan; the exterior color, wheel and headlight options are dummer than a 1st year marketing person on their first day might choose, but if we try and and get past that .... What's the vote? Thanks BG |
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I am looking for the best AS performance tire for my new Outback Ltd which is due to arrive in about a month. Ideally I would like better handling in the dry & wet without significant compromise of the smooth quiet ride. Also I encounter 5-10 days of winter driving in conditions -- more ice than snow - & would like to have & better winter traction better winter traction that OEM tires. Based on Novembers Consumer Reports results & Tire Racks owners surveys, the Michelin Primacy MXV4 appears to be superior to the any other tires for my driving needs. It appears to simply has the best balance of any AS tires including superior ice braking & low. Goodyear Triple Treads sound good, but not equal to the MXV4. The only hang up is that the Primacy MXV4 does not come in a 17" 60 series. The overall diameter difference between the Michelin 235/55 -17 tire & the Conti OEM 225/60-17 is 0.4" (27.6" for 60 series & 27.4" for 55 series) or 1.4%. The difference between section width is 0.3" of 3.1%. The difference in revolutions / mile is only 11 or 1.4%. I assume that the fitment of the 55 series on the 2010 OB is very unlikely to pose any problems given that the tread depth is over 0.3" so that there will be that much varience in the wear anyway. Since the Michelin has lower rolling resistance I assume that any loss of mpg due to the slightly smaller size will be made up in the reduced rolling resistance. Perhaps the ride may be slightly firmer due to the shorter side wall of the 55 series tire, but at the trade off of slightly better handling. All that said I can't see a downside to going to the 235/55 tire Michelin which appears to be the best all around performance all season; and should not present any problems for my 2010 OB. Am I missing anything here? |
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Replying to: 204meca (Nov 07, 2009 8:27 pm) youll love it ok itsnot perfect find me a car that is but its a subi and you will like the awd its good the inproved leg room is a long time coming and totally awesome now i love the cvt tranny so far and although i have the legacy 2010 its the same engine as the outback i am getting 27 mpg combined now thats a heck or alot better than many and although its not a race car when you push the peddle it goes and dont forget you can use the paddle shifters also its pretty quiet ecept in morning when warming up but that is a characerisitc of the boxer engine it is smooth nice little details and so far after 2 thousand miles trouble free and hope it stay that way for many miles the radio controls and heat controls seem not big enough or out enough from the system so sometimes my fingers stumle on them (lol) but its fine the pwer seats very nice color choices nice but the tan interior is not for me so it limited my choices trunk large but opening very small ride very nice handling good acceleration nice features pretty nice standard sterio nice (much better thaan old subi's) heated seats nice console nice glove box big storage nice xtyle i personally thing the legacy is beatiful although it looks like some it has a little diffrence and i like it blends in but looks nice headlights very bright heat and ac very good and the heat gets hotttttttttt gas milleage exceptional for power and awd and compared to others im doing better than my neighbor with a camary come on now that says something dont be afraid only thing i feel bad about is not buying american but then again the equinox i had was asslembled in mexico and i think the engine was korean or or soemthing like that we didnt screw gm they did anyway i think most will enjoy the new subi's i am! 
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Replying to: jtny1 (Nov 08, 2009 3:53 am) cdndriver |
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Replying to: jtny1 (Nov 08, 2009 3:53 am) we didnt screw gm they did isn't an IN made Legacy/OB 65% US parts? |
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| I was checking dealer inventories in Northern California for the 2.5i limited with moonroof AND Nav and there seems to be only 1 vehicle in all of No. Cal.! (and it has the off-black leather......which I don't want). Don't they think any Outback drivers want Nav? | |
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