It shouldn't sit any lower if just standard KYB struts were used. If anything there would be a slight chance for it to sit higher. Generally speaking you...
Shane, Ya know, I took your advice today. We stopped by the Toyota dealer to take another look at the Matrix, and then to the Subaru dealer to look at the...
From what I've read, the suspension on the new OBS is "refined" when compared to the older models. Supposedly, the whole car is much more rigid. I still went...
Yeah, I think the front suspension is still the same, but the rear is double-wishbone now. And you're right, they did strengthen the body structure as well....
I know some folks can't have the 5 spd because of traffic and all, but it gets much better MPG and performance. the 4 sp auto really is outdated. I've been...
My 1999 OBS is currently in the shop and, I think, on "Death Row." Though I love it dearly, it has been nothing but trouble from the day I bought it (used in...
Wow Christi, we should start the "Dead Subie's Society." I'm currently in a rental car, waiting to find out if my 2002 is going to be totaled. I've since...
No, an auto that saps power. I'd probably like the car a lot more if it had a manual. It's has to have twice the power of my MG. And only half again the...
That's interesting. Last I knew the Suby auto was NOT one I disliked. It actually got the same mileage as the manual versions and I haven't noticed a power...
It's just a feeling not a fact. I've never driven a stick version of a Subaru. To me, automatics takes you out of driving, put it in D and go. I do really...
The subie Automatics do have a better version of AWD. The gas mileage difference is there, and is exagerated by driving conditions. For example, my 2003 OBS...
Wow, I'm surprised you're getting 30mpg. I didn't think any of the Subies could reach there. I'm betting that must be on a pretty constant highway drive at...
I'm averaging between 23 and 26 on most fill ups on my 07 2.5 OBS with a stick. I have a roof basic which probably cuts off a mile or two during long trips....
Yeah, that's just about identical to my wife's 97' with a 2.2 and auto (or my old 97' OBS with auto) Though we have seen 27mpg occasionally. And actually...
The roof rack is noisy too. It looks like just 2 screws holding the crossbars in, is it really that easy? If so, I'd probably leave it off most of the time,...
The racks aren't really made to be removed, but I'm sure it can be done. I have a basket attached to mine, so that's were my issues arise. ... [Non-text...
I leave my cross-bars off regularly and have never had a problem getting them back on. Aerodynamically, having things on the top of the car is the worst! I do...
Just to add to the pile: I'm getting 29-33mpg in my 2000 OBS with manual tranny & 2.2L little banger. That's about 60% or more highway driving, and with...
33!?!?! Woah! I've got a '99 OBS MT and I get about 23-26. Lots of short city trips, though. ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Paul, It all depends on what one wants. I'd never get a WRX or Sti with an automatic (do sti's even COME with an automatic?), but for the gridlock traffic...
Yeah, very true. I don't mind the auto much. It's transportation. It's reliable. I just need to cut my 11 year olds legs off so he'll fit better. :-) The MG...
My first car years ago was a '69 Triumph GT6+. British sports cars really do kind of define the genre of "sports car," don't they? James ... It's ... fit ... ...
I had a few Triumph TR7's. I always liked them. Thought they'd be a lot cooler with an STi setup in there though. Never got crazy enough to try it though......
Well, at least you thought about it for a while, Levi, that proves you're crazy enough! ;^) My only experience with TR7s was back in college, when one of the...
Ahh, yes that water pump/distributor does sound familiar... My strongest memories were of the 4-speed which I had heard a weak reverse gear which was proven to...
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