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The Subaru Brat Is Practical For The Proletariat

Sun, 19 May 2013 02:10:21 -0400

Good morning comrades! The glorious revolution has treated us well, no? We have fields to harvest dirt in, and Subarus for us to play in. Read more... Read More: http://feeds.gawker.com/%r/jalopnik...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

2014 #1 crash rating

Thu, 16 May 2013 21:47:16 -0400

From Yahoo Finance: http://tinyurl.com/afhuaxd ... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

The Tribeca is a living museum piece?

Wed, 15 May 2013 07:40:41 -0400

I did not know this until I looked it up on Wikipedia, but back when Subaru and Saab were both owned by GM, they worked on a joint platform together which would've eventually become the Subaru B9...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

2010 Outback

Sun, 12 May 2013 09:32:02 -0400

My wife's Outback started to flash check engine, brakes, cruise and traction lights yesterday. No visible defects. What could be the problem? JHad just driven through a rain shower. ... The post has 9 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Vanity Plate for a Subaru

Sat, 11 May 2013 13:18:04 -0400

I think that every Subaru owner will get the meaning of this vanity plate that I just installed on my 2014 Forester . Any astronomers in the group? -- I agree with almost everything that you hav...... The post has 11 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

2014 Outback specs and options now out

Wed, 08 May 2013 16:07:56 -0400

http://www.cars101.com/subaru/outback/outback2014.html No power liftgate option, darn. :-( Why is this available on the Forester but not on the more expensive Outback? Does anyone know what the Tu...... The post has 8 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Scubaru

Mon, 06 May 2013 13:02:35 -0400

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Subaru recalls new Forester over pedal entrapment fears

Wed, 01 May 2013 15:28:04 -0400

From AB RECALL Subject : Carpeted Floor Mats may Curl/Interfere with Pedals Report Receipt Date: APR 24, 2013 NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V159000 Component(s): EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units A...... The post has 9 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Sub-dash modifications?

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:18:52 -0400

I was just on the Crutchfield site browsing in-dash GPS navigation receivers, and after stating that I was looking for ones that would fit a 2013 Outback, there was an installation note that said, ...... The post has 28 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Had a chance to try a Bimmer

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 12:47:50 -0400

Okay, so I had to put my Tribeca into the bodyshop after somebody scraped it up in a parking lot hit'n'run! So the insurance covers a rental car during this time, and they rented me a BMW X1. Got...... The post has 44 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

From OP Re X-Mode

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 19:28:29 -0400

Hi, So, what is the story on the 2013 (and presumably the 2014) Outback's with X-Mode ? Am I understanding you folks correctly that even on the Outback, it is normally front wheel drive (only) a...... The post has 8 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

X-Mode Question, Please ?

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 08:29:21 -0400

Hi, Sr. Citizen now, and thinking of a 2014 Outback, mainly for safety reasons in the winter up here in New England. Should know about these terms, but don't. Blame it on old age: So, What is ...... The post has 11 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Subaru recalls 2005-2009 Legacy and Outback to check brakes

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 10:29:30 -0400

DETROIT (Reuters) - Subaru of America is recalling about 200,000 Legacy and Outback sedans and wagons from model years 2005-2009 to check for corroded brake lines. Subaru, a division of Japan's ...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Run flats

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 21:57:44 -0400

http://tinyurl.com/cawhq5h The run flat tires might be another of those things that sound good but don't live up to their billing. They don't last as long as conventional tires according t...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Pricing Once The 2014 Outback's Appear ?

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:53:59 -0400

Hello, Am waiting for the 2014 Outbacks to appear, which will apparently be in mid summer. Am told to expect no significant changes. I tend to keep my cars a very long time, and would be very in...... The post has 20 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Re: Subaru Uses Nickel-Metal Hydride On XV Crosstrek Hybrid

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 02:49:49 -0400

now commonplace in many current alternative powertrains. Instead, the XV Cr osstrek Hybrid will use nickel-metal hydride units, which were used mainly in older hybrid systems. The 2.0L boxer 4-cyl...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

[Semi-OT] Toyota 86: another Car of the Year

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 21:02:46 -0400

Unfortunately the Subaru BRZ wasn't quite released in time down here in New Zealand in time for the Car of the Year awrds (maybe it will win next year), but it's twin the Toyota 86 did win. This i...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

New WRX One Expensive MF To Own

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:56:45 -0400

Got my 2012 WRX last year. It wasn't a few weeks until I had cracked the air dam on a high curb. One usually, on a regular car, just rolls up to a curb until the front wheels hit it, but this ca...... The post has 22 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Subaru confirms performance concept, XV Crosstrek Hybrid for New York

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 16:32:35 -0400

From AB SUBARU TO INTRODUCE FIRST-EVER PRODUCTION HYBRID MODEL AND NEW PERFORMANCE CONCEPT CAR AT 2013 NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW Cherry Hill, NJ March 20, 2013 Subaru of America, Inc. today ...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Subaru issues recall over cars that may start themselves

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:07:24 -0400

From AB Report Receipt Date: FEB 25, 2013 NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V061000 Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected: 47,419 Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc....... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Great-Grandfather of all Subarus auctioned for $110,000

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 23:48:52 -0400

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Small Evap System leak

Sat, 09 Mar 2013 14:01:15 -0500

Last year my Forester developed a small evap leak fault code. I requested info from the group and got some excellents replies, but none of them were the cause. It turns out that almost all Subi...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Self starters

Sat, 09 Mar 2013 08:06:57 -0500

Some Subarus are being recalled because they start unexpectedly: http://tinyurl.com/a4fdzoj ... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

when do I tune up?

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 20:59:10 -0500

Hi All, 2006 Forrester. Do you still do tune these things up? How many miles between tune ups? Many thanks, -T ... The post has 10 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

2003 Forester has compass problem

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 21:25:24 -0500

My compass is stuck between N and NE. Is there someway I can fix it? ... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Subaru readies BRZ RA Racing for Japanese trackdays

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 12:55:27 -0500

From AB % Can compete in % GAZOO Racing 86/BRZ Race announced the SUBARU BRZ RA Racing vehicles compete one-make race January 25, 2013 Participation as a vehicle for one-make race 86/SUBARU BRZ TOYOT...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

2014 Subaru Forester: Everything you wanted to know about the car and the new X-Mode AWD -...

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 08:30:28 -0500

http://youtu.be/2JjcsQaJV1E ... The post has 15 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

[News] 86 / BRZ Chief Engineer wasmoved from minivans

Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:04:28 -0500

This brief item was in the Driven magazine section of yesterday's New Zealand Herald newspaper ... From whoa to much faster go, go, go ----------------------------------- Now that the...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

2002 Forester auotmatic transmission shudder

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 07:24:36 -0500

Hi, Our 2002 Forester (239K miles, 2.5L automatic), has developed a low-speed s hudder, and I am investigating how prevalent/serious the observation is. When warmed up, if one slows to 30-40 mph, ...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Cute XV commercial from Australia

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 19:55:10 -0500

I forget whether this ad was mentioned on this group last year. Just in case: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdZsxFEcR-o Be sure to watch the making of video that's linked at the end. Here's the ...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Turbo reliability?

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 19:20:39 -0500

The question about turbos started me wondering about reliability. I had to replace the one on my Mazda MX-6 long ago. It was an expensive repair. I think one was supposed to let the c...... The post has 9 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

apparently X-Ice Xi3 was out for quite some time

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 03:21:00 -0500

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Michelin&tireModel=X-IceXi3&partnum=065TR5XI3XL&vehicleSearch=true&fromCompare1=yes&autoMake=Audi&autoYear=2003&autoModel=A4%20Avant%201.8T%20Quattro...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Are new turbo engines less peaky?

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 03:44:50 -0500

I have a 2002 wrx with 2.0 turbo. The engine has very low torque at low RPM and then became quite strong beyond 2500 rpm. I don't like this. For my next car I'm looking for a car with flatter torq...... The post has 10 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

2006 outback heater fan removal

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 01:39:49 -0500

Bad vibration, need to remove debris or replace fan. How do I get at the fan? Any help appreciated. The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

[NEWS] Subaru BRZ - Classic of the Future

Sat, 09 Feb 2013 18:51:26 -0500

From the local New Zealand Herald newspaper ... Forget landbanking, buy cars ---------------------------- A US insurer that specialises in classics has predicted 10 cars that ...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

[NEWS] Semi-OT: Open-top Toyota 86

Sat, 09 Feb 2013 18:51:19 -0500

An open-top Subaru BRZ probably wouldn't be far behind. From the local New Zealand Herald newspaper ... Toyota lures open-top fans -------------------------- The FT-86 Open concept fo...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

2010 Forester minor issues

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 20:07:29 -0500

I have a 2010 Forester that has a couple of issues. The dash is very noisy (squeaky), mainly in the centre and the passenger side. The other issue i s a noise I think is from the AC compressor. ...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

brz future

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 04:39:57 -0500

Sooo my understanding is FHI did lighter x-mode being tested on fartster to have a lightweight awd option for brz when the market will have finally saturated in sunbelts (a few years from now? ha...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Russian manual recommends 0w-20 or 5w-30 weight oil for 2011 Forester

Sat, 02 Feb 2013 20:35:18 -0500

To all those having problems with high oil consumption (Forester FB engines, MY'11,'12,'13) and contemplating a thicker viscosity oil, here is a link to where someone posts a page from the Russian ow...... The post has 15 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Driving in Russia - OT

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 12:53:59 -0500

OT maybe but besides alcohol being involved AWD might have helped some: http://www.youtube.com/embed/AXz4P6EpX3s?rel=0... The post has 7 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

2014 Outback Availability ?

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 06:55:38 -0500

Hi all, Saw the writeup on the new 2014 Forester. Didn't say when it would be available, but presumably in the near future. Anyway, might anyone have any idea when the 2014 Outback will be in the De...... The post has 10 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

2002 wrx misfire

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 02:47:20 -0500

While driving home today suddenly the car started to run rough and had less power. Within a minute the check engine light came on. I was able to drive home. When I exit the car there's a faint rott...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Re: Subaru BRZ RA: Caged With Steelies

Sun, 27 Jan 2013 18:22:42 -0500

In article , http://feeds.gawker.com/%r/jalopnik/full/%3/Ql-G-bQuZsY/subaru-brz-ra-caged-with-steelies I haven't got time to visit that link, but there's been a company in New Zealand offering to bui...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Weird electrical problem

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 14:39:51 -0500

Back on Monday, due to the massively cold temperatures outside (it was -26C, -42C with the wind), the windshield on my Tribeca cracked. Nothing huge, so I took it to the auto glass place the next d...... The post has 15 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

2014 Subaru Forester priced from $21,995

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 01:14:39 -0500

From AB SUBARU ANNOUNCES PRICING FOR ALL-NEW 2014 FORESTER - Pricing for the popular Subaru Forester starts at $21,995 - All-wheel drive Forester priced below competitive front-wheel drive vehicles -...... The post has 11 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Re: '1991 Subaru SVX: This Is A Subaru?'

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 14:58:26 -0500

In article , John It may not have been the best looking car back then, but compared to some of the incredibly ugly cars being designed these days (cough Nissan Juke blurgh! Nissan Murano splutte...... The post has 16 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Aftermarket receivers

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 23:20:53 -0500

A female neighbor of mine wants me to install an after-market receiver in her '94 Accord EX, mainly because she wants one that can play CDs, instead of casette tapes. Crutchfield's carries a bunch ...... The post has 12 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Toyota 86 / Subaru BRZ wins Car of the Year Awards

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:18:00 -0500

A couple of local car magazines have announced their Car of the Year 2012 Awards. The Australian Wheels magazine gave their Car of the Year Award jointly to the Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ. In the Top G...... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Studless "ice" and snow

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 05:21:50 -0500

The more I drive on them, the more I hate them. Me thinks these are for people who are addicted to adrenaline (sadly bridgestone already stole the idea for the summer tire), folks unfortunate enough ...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Warnings about using E15 gasoline

Sat, 05 Jan 2013 17:08:54 -0500

Warnings Not to Use E15 Gas in Your Car | Fox Business Video http://video.foxbusiness.com/v/2000862202001/warnings-not-to-use-e15-gas-in-your-car/ or, http://is.gd/BcKpZh Now the question arises, i...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here