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I'm believe I am getting the Michelin pilot sport A/S 3 Plus for my tires 245/40r19. I'll give you my opinion on them when I get them.

 

 

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Thanks, I'd appreciate that.

BTW, this is the actual Michelin tyre that I had penciled in as my next change.

http://www.motoring.com.au/tyres-michelin-goes-quiet-with-primacy-3-st-36946/?gclid=COf6qqzyk9ICFcWTvQodyHQDZQ

I replaced the factory Dunlop SP Sport Maxx tyres with the same Bridgestone Potenza RE050A tyres that came with my previous two Libertys (Australian market). The Bridgestones are slightly quieter on coarse road surfaces than the Dunlops but what I wasn't expecting was how much better the ride is. On the Dunlops, the car would 'crash' over deeper potholes and recessed man-hole covers - but now the larger hits are smoothed off nicely. You're still aware that you ran over a pothole but now it's not as jarring and harsh as before.

 

I definitely recommend the Potenzas as a worthwhile upgrade for Aussie drivers.

Thanks for that review. I'm not due for tyres for a while, but I've been watching the various tyre reviews for future reference, because I intend to change from the factory Dunlops as well. I don't want to start another new "'tyre discussion" but I would be interested if Michelin was on your list of possible replacements for the Dunlops, because going on various reviews I've seen on numerous sites, they were looking good to me ..... but I am happy to take on board your comments on the Potenzas.

I really don't understand the uncomfortable seat complaints. The premise is completely objectionable and one person's uncomfortable seat is another's dream seat. Stating they are uncomfortable is akin to saying cheese burgers don't taste good, it's a useless piece of information that helps nobody. Until everyone tastes the burger they will never know.

 

Here's a fun fact. I have the leather seats and think they are perfectly comfortable. Fully adjustable in ten ways, plush enough for long trips but firm enough I don't feel like I'm in a bean bag chair

 

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As one of the "seat complainers" I have to admit you are completely correct because as you rightly say, the comfort level is an individual preference thing. My problem is that I actually wanted "the bean bag" effect and that was obviously an unrealistic desire. I have previously owned a classic old V8 Ford which allowed me to disappear into the seat, and as a result I am comparing the Subaru seats unfairly to that. I reiterate that the Subaru seats are not "terrible" (and the leather is certainly softening up the longer I drive it) but I do pine for the old Ford "bean bags."

P.S. I do like cheese burgers.

I hate getting old, .... But I keep thinking about if it would be comfortable for that long drive.

I know where you are coming from

I bought my 2016 3.6R and don't regret it ....... but IMHO "comfort" is not one of the biggest selling points of this car. Like I say, I'm happy with it, and all things being equal, I will more than likely stick with Subaru in the future, but I sure hope the design engineers come up with better seats, so that your 65 mile drive to work gives you that comfort level you want.

Just had my 6 months service (5500 miles) (second oil change) after a 1650 mile road trip in my 3.6R liberty/legacy. So far I've never had to add oil in between oil changes.

(mainly highway driving)