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Talking about cool little mods ... I was watching this today and for some reason you sprung to mind during it ... maybe this might help to fill in your time if you are currently in self isolation and looking for something to do

Sadly we also have the selfish idiots here "collecting" toilet paper and food. What is so crazy is that 8 weeks ago when this country was virtually on fire, there was a great public outpouring of feelings, prayers and cash for those affected who had lost homes and loved ones .... and now 8 weeks later individuals are pushing others aside in an attempt to grab the last 50 toilet roll packs, and the last 25 packs of meat before some poor elderly bugger tries to pick up just one pack of each. Today there was one piece of good news from one Supermaket chain ... that they are setting aside a specific time for the elderly to shop where they will not have to fight the "animals" for a loaf of bread or a few eggs. If it wasn't for the humans, this world would be a pretty nice place. https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/6679505/woolies-to-hold-elderly-only-shopping-hour/?cs=14231

Even before the current virus problem, I have always washed my hands using the tap next to the pumps for that exact reason. That might not be sufficient with "corona", but I assume it's better than nothing ??

I will totally understand if this is removed. I just thought it was kinda relevant given the post quoted above ... because it shows that with due care, a well looked after Subaru CVT can last for at least 206,000 miles and more. I also think there is value here for anyone looking to purchase a used Subaru (6th Gen or other) because it points out what possible problems to look out for, and their possible replacement costs.

Hi Shooter, I have the same model and same year ... but with slightly less miles on it (28,000 miles/44500km). In my case, just for the buzz and bragging rights, all going well, I intend aiming for 300,000 km of ownership, which on my current rate will take about 25 years (should I live that long ). I'm just wondering what your possible "replacement schedule" is, because if you kept yours for 25 years then you would hit 725,000 miles ... and I kinda assume you might be considering something else some considerable time before that milestone happens.

Aaah Riddler, welcome to the cynics club. ;) P.S. say hello to Steve McGarrett for me

Well said

All good ... no problem mate. I always thought that it was just a typo, and that you meant "Here" ... but when you mentioned "ghetto speak" I thought that I wasn't up to date with the latest slang Thanks for clearing it all up.

Sorry I still don't get it ... but forgetting about "ghetto speak" ... I think you perhaps didn't get the idea of my original post. I said in it "Interesting what the future holds" ... meaning I wasn't denying any current co-operation (as you correctly pointed out) ... but I just wondered if the implied increased interest from Toyota into Subaru would translate into more co-operation and idea sharing, that might involve other models, rather than just the current situation with the BRZ and the FRS (86). But just on that point, and I'm sure you will correct me if I am wrong, it appears that the current BRZ and FRS are made in the Subaru plant ... but there is a suggestion that the updated model might be made in the Toyota plant. Now to me, if that was the only change in the relationship, that in itself would be classed as "new" ... and would also be an advantage, because of the generally regarded better build quality of Toyotas. But forgetting about those 2 specific models, in the video link I included, the presenter mentions that an increased financial interest from Toyota might possibly affect other models and other power trains and electric and hybrid vehicles .... that's all I was suggesting when I said that the future MIGHT be INTERESTING

Some past history ... some more current info .... some handy head gasket advice for protecting our generation vehicles.

It would seem Mazda are also working pretty closely with Toyota and are apparently going to be building cars on the same assemly line in Alabama. https://newsroom.mazda.com/en/publicity/release/2018/201803/180309a.html https://www.spencermotors.com.au/news/toyota-and-mazda-team-up-to-make-cars-better/

"Nothing new here" ? ... I guess that depends on what you call "new" ... if certain Subaru models are going to be possibly built on the Toyota platform .... I'd kinda call that reasonably "new" .... but hey, that's just me "... the two Japanese manufacturers are said to be working on a coupe that will use a Toyota chassis, a Subaru engine ..." https://www.driven.co.nz/reviews/previews/toyota-and-subaru-s-2021-turbocharged-86-brz-to-be-built-on-toyota-s-platform/

Interesting to see what the future holds ... https://www.torquenews.com/1084/subaru-officially-joins-toyota-group-what-it-means-new-outback-and-forester-models

Interesting ... thanks. One of the main reasons that I had those "rust concerns" was from watching one of your NY mechanics ... "South Main Auto" (who I think is very good) ... and he seems to regularly get customers with cars that are almost falling apart from rust .... but maybe a lot of these were the 90's cars that you mentioned in your reply.

From someone who comes from a place where there is no snow, I'd like to ask you (and any other "eskimos" ) ... how long would you normally expect your car to last before it was severely rust affected due to the snow, and the salt used on the roads over there? And that must greatly affect the resale value wouldn't it?

Translation for Aussies: fender = mudguard

Shooter, actually I don't mind it being here ... the post in question is about a legacy ... and I like reading about any Subaru that has got a few miles up ... but there does seem to be a kind of double standard involved ... I have previously posted a couple of things that I thought could have been of interest to the forum, even if the vehicles mentioned were not specifically 6th Gen Leggies ... and both my posts were shunted into the abyss of the other respective generation forums. Hopefully with this latest post it means that the "forum management" is becoming less grumpy

So does that mean you think the Continental are quieter than the Michelin ? I guess the answer to that might well be dependent on what "variety" of those brands a buyer chooses .... but I am leaning strongly towards Michelin for my upcoming tyre change, based purely on mere anecdotal evidence that they are the most quiet tyre on the market. (quietness on the highway is by far my main priority)

Maybe Scotty can help or maybe ...

I have used Meguiars Natural Shine Protectant every couple of months from day one and never had a problem ... IMHO any similar protectant would do the job.

Mate, that's the beauty of living in a free country ... we can all do what we want In no way am I trying to convert you, but just in case you and waldguy are interested, today I asked the question to the manufacturer of the filter I use, and got the following reply .... " ... We all have a place in the market. K&N make a great washable filter and really good quality PARTICLE filter. As our local bushfires have shown it not just the particles (and I am not sure what K&N get down too in particle size) it's the chemical cocktail in the smoke and in everyday use on our roads that get funnelled into our car that a standard particle filter cannot absorb. We are the only filter on the market that is coated in activated carbon for the full 20mm thickness and the air has to travel through the full 20mm.* Some of the new *high quality European filters as well as our Local High Quality filters have a layer of carbon between the pleates but its only a 1mm thick (and the air only travels through 1 pleate not backwards and forwards between all of them) The Carbon is the part that absorbs chemical , odours diesel fumes, ozone, toxic gasses etc. Our filters are washable but unfortunately the chemicals trapped in the carbon microscopic cannot be cleaned or washed out . Its a complicated subject ... activated carbon is an amazing product ..."

That's certainly true .... then again there was a time when we didn't have synthetic motor oil, radial tyres, or even car radios, so I'm not sure that simply not having something in the past is always a completely valid argument ... but I get your point. Again, all I can repeat is ... "different strokes for different folks." https://www.carfax.com/blog/the-dangers-of-not-changing-your-cabin-air-filter

Different strokes for different folks I guess ... personally I'm just not a big fan of "washable filters" and "lifetime" claims ... whether that be for filters or transmission oils.

To any interested Aussie Subie owners. I've come across a local manufacturer of quality cabin air filters. As well as the product quality (I'm on my second one) the customer service is great. My Email query (regarding direct bank deposit rather than paypal) was answered on the same day, and the filter was received by post (postage included in the price) within in two days. (as Eric O from SMA would say ... "not a sponsor" ... so I'm just passing it on https://cabinairfilters.com.au/