I recently picked up a 2003 auto. preview guide, and it seems like everyone is trying to be like Subaru. Everyone has some type of "sport utility wagon" coming...
When did the 2003's come out? I hadn't heard anything about it. ... From: osricfloyd To: subaruimprezaoutbacksport@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 01,...
The only one that I know is out right now is the Suzuki Aerio, which has available AWD and a 140hp 4 cylinder. The others are not out yet, but will be out soon...
That's not true. The Toyota Matrix/Pontiac Vibe have been out for a while now. So has the Ford Focus ZX5. The 5-door Focus SVT is coming in 2003. Also...
Although, seriously, none of them really contend with our beloved OBS. I mean, really people, The Focus and the golf might have 5 doors, but they aren't really...
While I agree that the Focus and the Golf don't really contend with the OBS, I think the Matrix and Vibe are definitely marketed towards the same crowd - or at...
In a message dated 8/1/02 3:26:09 PM, no_reply@yahoogroups.com writes: << The article mentioned that Subaru has not had competitors at all until recently, when...
I agree, but the market doesn't. Every compact wagon available, except the Aerio, outsells all Imprezas + OBS combined. The Golf is a fantastic car and is...
Yeah, the Audi's drive pretty well. I drove a few A4 Quattro's before buying my OBS. Decided the design on the OBS was more functional. The creature comforts...
It was probably talking about the VDC system available on Outbacks (and WRX autos?). It's the best (read: safest) system Subaru's ever developed for a...
i second this! i got a set of WRX tires and wheels off ebay with only 5K on them for $435 (i picked them up). my 2000 obs tires had 65k so i was soon going...
How many have the same quality as the Subaru though? Audi/VW products are notorious for being in and out of the shop. My son is an auto tech trainee and when...
What I heard about the AWD systems from VW and Audi is that they aren't really considered "real" AWD systems. The rear wheels only engage if the system...
Since I live in Columbia, S.C. (where it almost never snows and where there are no mountains), this is not prime Subaru territory. Although I see a fair amount...
Extremely popular in Minnesota, especially the Outbacks. They are as popular as the Ford Explorer here. Imprezas and OBS's are a little harder to come by,...
Funny thing though, here in Seattle. Imprezas are FAIRLY common, and Legacy Outbacks are all over the place. Interesting thing is, with the Legacys, they...
Same here. Legacy wagon drivers tend to be 50+. ... From: james_98188 To: subaruimprezaoutbacksport@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, August 02, 2002 2:42 PM ...
Here in Massachusetts, it's funny. South of Boston, no Subaru's, North of Boston there's many, fair amount in Boston. My wife's brother in CA, didn't know...
Down here in Florida there are getting to be quite a few Foresters and Outbacks. Also WRX's. Don't see many TS wagons or OBS's though. Maybe one every 4-5...
I just got the air filter changed for the first time as well as some other 30k stuff while getting the oil changed at Jiffy Lube. Now at higher RPMs the car...
Yeah, if people drove the Subaru's for a while and saw how good they are in the rain and how well the AWD handles on corners, they wouldn't want to go back. I...
Has anyone tried this upgrade? I've read lots about it on i-club, but it's only WRX drivers that have it so far. I've already got 215-45-17 Toyo T1S tires, and...
i'm sure most of you will say yes! LOL by reading your posts, i see you are all pretty anti - noAWD! here are the issues.... Mazda P5: 18k+ leather, sunroof,...
The stereo on the OBS is O.K., but not the best. The 35 horsepower advantage is definitely a plus, but with all Subarus, it comes down to just how much you...
Ya know, the AWD was a definite selling point, but for me...a big additional selling point was how much I DON'T like FWD, which is used by the vast majority of...
Hi Michelle, It's really tough telling someone else what car they should go with, there's a zillion variables. Probably, most of us went with the Subaru...
Thanks for the tips, Thomas :-) My husband really wanted to wait till the end of a quarter, but since the Saturn is basically falling apart, I have to at least...
We're down here in Central Florida too. I think I might have seen less than a dozen OBS around the Space Coast in the two years we've been here. Too bad....
Here's something no one has mentioned: I have read in several car reviews that the Mazda rides pretty rough. Someone at Edmunds.com (I think that's where I...
