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This vehicle is obviously a great option, given the R&D can be split across three models (Subaru, Toyota, and the rumored Lexus variant). That said, I would really like to see more PHEV options. It seems to me that the Ascent and Outback could command the premium that comes with that tech, whereas the Crosstrek really cannot.

I think it was a mistake for Subaru to discontinue their H6. Sure, the 2.4 is great for Ascent, but some people just gotta have a 6, especially for top-tier models.

 

I feel like your average Subaru buyer doesn't care. Case in point, look at how many people buy the 2.5L Outback, which struggles to get out of its own way...I have one! So I honestly don't think that these buyers are considering number of cylinders. More so, the practicality offered by the vehicles such as the Forester, Ascent, and Outback.

With a 6MT I think that SOA could get some WRX converts. ...but perhaps that's what they don't want.

Very interesting.

 

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the legacy will most likely start showing up in september... Subaru Legacy is is not typically a rental fleet car...

 

My buddy is in purchasing at Enterprise and they have been purchasing Legacies, Outbacks, and Foresters for the past few years. ....Subaru also indicated to him that they intend to capture some of the sedan market that Ford is abandoning.

I really like the '18 updates, but I'm thinking we're going to wait for either the next gen Outback on the global platform or whenever they update the Ascent.

 

Yeah, that's what I said. Until the dealer offered us $8k for our Honda.

Yes, I enjoy driving the car with the CVT. I don't think I'm ready for a CVT in my DD but this is her car, so she's happy.

 

I feel the same way. Every time that I drive the Outback, I really am impressed with the way that the CVT behaves.

Oh, I'd gripe too! I wonder if they'd give you the cost of 2 years of rental towards the purchase of a new vehicle If not, I'd demand a rental equal to the car I can't drive.

 

I want them to buy the vehicle back and get an Outback. However, we don't need two car payments in the midst of also buying a house.

So you get a free rental for up to two years?

 

Yes. I know that it's ridiculous to gripe about it, but then rental isn't even close to the vehicle that we paid for.

Got the recall on our CRV. Said it may be up to 2 years before we get a new airbag. In the mean time Honda is paying for us to have a Chevy Sonic. It's a nice gesture, but it's quite smaller and crappier than a CRV...waiting for the comeback of the Outback XT.

This thread is terrifying, given the amount of money I have already put into keeping this car on the road. Happily, no turbo issues to speak of. What did Subaru recommend regarding the type/weight of oil to prevent turbo issues?

Mine was a broken 2nd gear.

Mmm, I hope to take over a Spec. B # myself.

A safe car it may be, but I don't think I would ever let my teenager have such a powerful vehicle.

It was at a dealership. I was wondering if perhaps it had that many miles on it from being test driven. Doesnt seem likely, but it has been there for a while.

I just found #297 in State College, PA with 1400 miles on it. It's going for $35,000.

So all of this talk about the weights of Legacies, umm did anyone notice that the Mercury Milan ways 3100 lbs in 4 cyl. form and 3300 lbs with the V6? Just thought I'd share as I thought that was pretty good from Ford and for a midsize.

The worst tower I've owned was a Dell.

Thats funny, the best tower I've ever owned was a Dell. At 3 years old it still current other than its running XP still.

Who's Kas Kastner?

Every AWD car I have ever driven is said in conditions is like this. It is what it is.

I had a '96, I guess they could have changed it for '97 but since this is a '95 in question I would just consul the manual.

There is probably a little access hole by the shifter, covered with a little plastic cover (about 1/2" X 3/4" or a little smaller) you need to pry out with a small screwdriver. The owner's manual covers this. It allows you to drive the car for service when the interlock fails.

Not in the 4EAT that I had.

There is a shiftlock override. I believe you have to pop the console off and stick a screw driver in something. The manual has instructions I know that.

looks good to me here's your "sticky". bosco

 

Thanks.

None of the above.