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rhyang


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PostPosted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 6:15 pm GMT  Quote
 
Yes, Lesbarus rule as a climbing car -



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erykmynn


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PostPosted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 6:25 pm GMT  Quote
 
why are they also, always the slowest passenger cars to end up behind on a mountain road. If I had all wheel drive, I'd consider cutting loose a bit around the corners. I mean, drive within the abilities but don't mock me in my 2wd frustration1
norco17


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PostPosted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 6:26 pm GMT  Quote
 
My parents owned one when I was a little kid. It always overheated. About a week after they sold it the buyer called my parents to complain about blowing the motor. My mom asked him if he shut the AC off when the engine temp started to get a little warm. He said no. Very Happy Shocked Laughing Rolling Eyes

My mom said something to the affect of, "well that wasn't very smart, have a nice day." Very Happy Laughing


Why would you own a car that you can't run the AC when it is hot? Rolling Eyes
aahz


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PostPosted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 6:29 pm GMT  Quote
 
erykmynn wrote:
why are they also, always the slowest passenger cars to end up behind on a mountain road. If I had all wheel drive, I'd consider cutting loose a bit around the corners. I mean, drive within the abilities but don't mock me in my 2wd frustration1

You certainly aren't driving behind me then. Or maybe you were just left in the dust. I love zipping around mountain roads in my subi! Cool

I've never had my Forester overheat, and I run the AC almost constantly (unless I have the window open).
erykmynn


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PostPosted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 6:31 pm GMT  Quote
 
aahz wrote:
erykmynn wrote:
why are they also, always the slowest passenger cars to end up behind on a mountain road. If I had all wheel drive, I'd consider cutting loose a bit around the corners. I mean, drive within the abilities but don't mock me in my 2wd frustration1

You certainly aren't driving behind me then. Or maybe you were just left in the dust. I love zipping around mountain roads in my subi! Cool

I've never had my Forester overheat, and I run the AC almost constantly (unless I have the window open).


No doubt!

but I should be allowed to requisition the subarus of these friggin safety hippies
TheOrglingLlama


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PostPosted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 6:44 pm GMT  Quote
 
norco17 wrote:
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Luciano136


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PostPosted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 6:53 pm GMT  Quote
 
So, is it true that all women driving Subarus and Jeeps are lesbian Very Happy ?
xDoogiex


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PostPosted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 6:59 pm GMT  Quote
 
I want one! Damn you ford escort that needs 800$ in replacement parts
Dingus Milktoast


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PostPosted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 8:12 pm GMT  Quote
 
erykmynn wrote:
why are they also, always the slowest passenger cars to end up behind on a mountain road.


Answer: Look at their owners.

DMT
JHH60


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PostPosted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 8:43 pm GMT  Quote
 
erykmynn wrote:
why are they also, always the slowest passenger cars to end up behind on a mountain road. If I had all wheel drive, I'd consider cutting loose a bit around the corners. I mean, drive within the abilities but don't mock me in my 2wd frustration1


You weren't behind me or most of the other Subie drivers I know. My Outback XT is really fast, considering it's a wagon and has 9" clearance. 0-60 is under 7 sec and if you downshift while on the highway and take advantage of the turbo boost, 60-(I'm not going to admit to a misdemeanor on the internet) is scary fast. I have tested the theory that cops don't target mild mannered looking cars like Subaru wagons and unfortunately proven that theory false.
MoapaPk


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PostPosted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 9:47 pm GMT  Quote
 
I wish they had put a real spare in the outback, and not used the stupid heat-shield standoff design. But I guess I've said that before, about 800 times.

PS DMT used to have a soobie.
Dingus Milktoast


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PostPosted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 10:02 pm GMT  Quote
 
MoapaPk wrote:
I wish they had put a real spare in the outback, and not used the stupid heat-shield standoff design. But I guess I've said that before, about 800 times.

PS DMT used to have a soobie.


Two of them.

I liked em.

So what? I liked my 2 jeeps WAY better. Subies are better built but jeeps are WAY tougher and far more capable on rough roads and off roading.

Jeeps are better in snow too. Not that jeeps are anything to sing about in the snow mind you, just better than subies.

My main beef with subies is they are just to delicate underneath.

DMT
MoapaPk


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PostPosted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 10:07 pm GMT  Quote
 
Dingus Milktoast wrote:


My main beef with subies is they are just too delicate underneath.

DMT


That's exactly my main complaint... and unfortunately, it holds for a lot of the "good" mpg awd-4wd vehicles.

One requirement for good mpg is a "smooth" undercarriage. You would hope someone would find a way to make a smooth, tough undercarriage, compatible with tough struts and differentials.
Matthew Holliman


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PostPosted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 10:32 pm GMT  Quote
 
erykmynn wrote:
why are they also, always the slowest passenger cars to end up behind on a mountain road.


In my case, it's not out of choice, it's just because the Forester is sadly underpowered.

But other than that, I'm pretty happy with the car. I'm on my second one.
ShortTimer


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PostPosted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 10:44 pm GMT  Quote
 
Two things. If you think you can stick with me up Tioga I will be happy to let you try. I can get from 395 to Yos entrance station in about 10 minutes in my WRX. And they do make these things called Skid Plates for your Subaru you know. These are cars that are raced on the World Rally you know.

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