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Post by hikerchick395 on Mar 30, 2016 17:31:35 GMT -8
Yeah the tires on the 17" rims were always an issue...we were going to change out to a smaller rim/larger tire but never did. Plus never got the full size spare
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Westy
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Post by Westy on Mar 30, 2016 18:32:45 GMT -8
Westy, you got the Eyesight system? Yes! It's totally awesome.
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Post by jj on Apr 19, 2016 19:30:36 GMT -8
Sorry, I am loyal to my 01 Toyota Tacoma extended cab for all our woods adventures. It replaced my 85 (miss that one!) We see a lot of Subaru's at the trail heads so I figure you will be in good company. Actually thinking of upgrading to a new Tacoma in a couple years but got to save for it. I was a service writer in college and only problem we ever saw was CV axles. So seemed a good car Best wishes on your new auto!
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tarol
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Post by tarol on Apr 21, 2016 5:10:59 GMT -8
Unfortunately the one Subaru I owned, a Forester we bought new, was a lemon. Got rid of it in 2009 after only 2 years. We found out that a Subaru transmission is something not even a Subaru mechanic or dealer can understand and fix We went to Jeep Compass and then a Pilot. We have the need to carry a lot of gear and/or pull a 17' hybrid trailer that we use for car camping.
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Post by Coolkat on Apr 21, 2016 6:27:07 GMT -8
Unfortunately the one Subaru I owned, a Forester we bought new, was a lemon. Unfortunately this has been my experience. I've had two Foresters. the '98 had had to have a head gasket replaced and a transmission rebuilt. Both at under 100k. The '07 had so many little things going wrong at 97k we got rid of it and bought a Rav4. As much as I'd like to trust them as awd car is what I want not a suv, I just can't.
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Post by trinity on Jan 23, 2017 6:56:20 GMT -8
Resurrecting an old thread here, but I like to close the loop, especially when I have received so much excellent advice. Finally traded my poor tired-out old Matrix for a 2011 Outback with 76,000 miles. Mindful of some of the posts I've seen about lemons, I went ahead and bought an extended warranty, which will give me some peace of mind. I've only had it for a few days, but I'm really enjoying driving it so far. Now I'm fixing to load it up for a backpacking expedition in the Guads! Thanks to you all for providing me with so much helpful advice.
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Post by Coolkat on Jan 23, 2017 7:45:04 GMT -8
I hope it works out for you trinity. They are definitely nice when it comes to snow. I really really wanted to trust them again but I just couldn't so I just replaced my 05 Prius with over 300,000 miles with another Prius. If I need the clearence and the awd I'll sweet talk my wife into borrowing her Rav4.
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Post by johntpenca on Jan 23, 2017 13:31:01 GMT -8
I've got a 2015 Forester. Not real thrilled with it and wish I would had stayed with a Toyo Highlander.
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Post by Lamebeaver on Jan 23, 2017 13:56:53 GMT -8
Make sure you follow the recommended maintenance schedule, and take care you put the right kind of antifreeze in it and it will last you a long time. Eventually you probably will need to replace the head gaskets, but you should be able to double the mileage before then.
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Post by absarokanaut on Jan 23, 2017 16:15:07 GMT -8
Early 2000s notorious for head gasket and even complete engine problems, thik you're good with an '11 Trinity. One thing I feel I should weiugh in on was Whistlepunk's comment about being great in snow. They indeed are...to a point. I've already pulled a couple of them out this season. AWD is NOT 4WD and clearnace can be an issue in the mountains. Also AWD doesn't do very well with Absaroka mud; bad track when shallow grease mud and without much clearance they can't handle the ruts YOU MUST get down into to be safe.
Sounds like you understand it's limitiations Trinity. Hope you have many wonderful years with it.
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