Dad wants a wagon for hauling stuff and conquering dirt roads

Started by BimmerM3, June 29, 2011, 05:16:54 PM

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68_427

#60
July 04, 2011, 12:26:46 PM
My mom's Legacy gets 34mpg at 65mph.  Will be a little worse with an Outback, and a little worse yet with the 3.0, but the 3.0 sounds sweet and is really smooth.  Also has a decent tow rating.
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the Teuton

#61
July 04, 2011, 12:27:48 PM
Quote from: 68_427 on July 04, 2011, 12:26:46 PM
My mom's Legacy gets 34mpg at 65mph.  Will be a little worse with an Outback, and a little worse yet with the 3.0, but the 3.0 sounds sweet and is really smooth.  Also has a decent tow rating.

I have to call shenanigans on this. It's a Subaru made before the new CVT era.
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68_427

#62
July 04, 2011, 12:29:47 PM
Quote from: the Teuton on July 04, 2011, 12:27:48 PM
I have to call shenanigans on this. It's a Subaru made before the new CVT era.

That's what instant MPG said, so you're probably correct.  But we hand calculated 27mpg avg 40% city, 60% highway for the last 10K miles.
Quotewhere were you when automotive dream died
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'racecar is die'
no

CALL_911

#64
October 20, 2011, 09:43:24 PM
I'm a fan. Did he keep the 535i?


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BimmerM3

#65
October 20, 2011, 09:46:13 PM
Quote from: CALL_911 on October 20, 2011, 09:43:24 PM
I'm a fan. Did he keep the 535i?

Yup. The 535i will still be his main car. He originally wanted a car for going on home depot runs and driving up to hiking trails in North GA, but it became a bit more serious now that he's moving to Colorado. He never wanted a truck, but a few extra inches of clearance and some AWD might be exactly what he needs out there (and don't worry - I'll do my best to convince him to buy an extra set of rims with snow tires).

Secret Chimp

#66
October 20, 2011, 09:49:02 PM
Now he can move out here and fit right in.


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thewizard16

#67
October 20, 2011, 10:07:40 PM
Looks good. I'm not a wagon person (as is well established by now), but it's a sharp looking car with a clean interior. Should be more than capable of what it sounds like he is wanting it for.
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You're my age.  We're getting old.  Plus, now that you're married, your life expectancy has gone way down, since you're more likely to be poisoned by your wife.

Laconian

#68
October 20, 2011, 10:18:22 PM
Quote from: Secret Chimp on October 20, 2011, 09:49:02 PM
Now he can move out here and fit right in.
He's moving to Boulder CO, so he'll fit right in even betterer.
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thewizard16

#69
October 20, 2011, 11:11:37 PM
Quote from: Laconian on October 20, 2011, 10:18:22 PM
He's moving to Boulder CO, so he'll fit right in even betterer.
Why's that? (I'm apparently missing something here, but it's also been several years since I've been to Boulder.)
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Quote from: Raza  link=topic=27909.msg1787179#msg1787179 date=1349117110
You're my age.  We're getting old.  Plus, now that you're married, your life expectancy has gone way down, since you're more likely to be poisoned by your wife.

68_427

#70
October 21, 2011, 04:07:15 AM
Can you get back with the kind of MPGs he gets with it?  I'm wondering how much worse is can be with the flat 6, but with an extra gear.
Quotewhere were you when automotive dream died
i was sat at home drinking brake fluid when wife ring
'racecar is die'
no

BimmerM3

#72
October 21, 2011, 06:47:12 AM
Quote from: Galaxy on October 21, 2011, 04:14:48 AM
L.L. Bean edition?

It's the fancier model. Heated seats and whatnot.

Eye of the Tiger

#73
October 21, 2011, 11:28:30 AM
Quote from: Galaxy on October 21, 2011, 04:14:48 AM
L.L. Bean edition?

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68_427

#74
October 21, 2011, 12:26:55 PM
Quote from: BimmerM3 on October 21, 2011, 06:47:12 AM
It's the fancier model. Heated seats and whatnot.

More like wood on the steering wheel and logos inside.  :lol:
Quotewhere were you when automotive dream died
i was sat at home drinking brake fluid when wife ring
'racecar is die'
no

GoCougs

#75
October 22, 2011, 10:09:13 AM
Would still love an Outback XT M/T w/super low mileage if one could be found; the styling is far superior to the new Outback even if space utilization is poorer. The new Legacy GT has too little ground clearance for me. I could easily rock a new Outback if the flat-6 was offered w/MT despite not being a fan of the styling...

68_427

#76
October 22, 2011, 10:17:24 AM
Quote from: GoCougs on October 22, 2011, 10:09:13 AM
Would still love an Outback XT M/T w/super low mileage if one could be found; the styling is far superior to the new Outback even if space utilization is poorer. The new Legacy GT has too little ground clearance for me. I could easily rock a new Outback if the flat-6 was offered w/MT despite not being a fan of the styling...

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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2009-Subaru-Outback-XT-Limited-15-761-miles-Excellent-Shape-Outback-Turbo-/270832957531?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item3f0ee6f85b
Quotewhere were you when automotive dream died
i was sat at home drinking brake fluid when wife ring
'racecar is die'
no

68_427

#78
October 22, 2011, 11:08:40 AM
And it's in OR.
Quotewhere were you when automotive dream died
i was sat at home drinking brake fluid when wife ring
'racecar is die'
no

AutobahnSHO

#79
November 06, 2011, 11:19:10 AM
Quote from: BimmerM3 on October 20, 2011, 09:39:45 PM
A PURCHASE HAS BEEN MADE.


Can't see it now- assuming an LL Bean Outback?   What year?
Will

S204STi

#80
November 06, 2011, 11:36:41 AM
Quote from: thewizard16 on October 20, 2011, 11:11:37 PM
Why's that? (I'm apparently missing something here, but it's also been several years since I've been to Boulder.)

Colorado is like Subaru-ville, particularly front range areas like Boulder.

I assume the car is a subaru, the ad was taken down.

68_427

#81
November 06, 2011, 01:07:09 PM
It was an L.L. Bean Outback, yes.
Quotewhere were you when automotive dream died
i was sat at home drinking brake fluid when wife ring
'racecar is die'
no

68_427

#83
November 06, 2011, 02:02:22 PM
Only the current Gen has the 3.6, and there haven't been any L.L. Beans since the last gen.  So...  :lol:
Quotewhere were you when automotive dream died
i was sat at home drinking brake fluid when wife ring
'racecar is die'
no

S204STi

#84
November 06, 2011, 03:01:19 PM
Quote from: 68_427 on November 06, 2011, 02:02:22 PM
Only the current Gen has the 3.6, and there haven't been any L.L. Beans since the last gen.  So...  :lol:

Oh sorry, haven't paid much attention to all of the Subaru trim levels lately. :rolleyes:

68_427

#85
November 06, 2011, 03:27:33 PM
Quote from: R-inge on November 06, 2011, 03:01:19 PM
Oh sorry, haven't paid much attention to all of the Subaru trim levels lately. :rolleyes:

How dare you.
Quotewhere were you when automotive dream died
i was sat at home drinking brake fluid when wife ring
'racecar is die'
no

BimmerM3

#86
November 06, 2011, 08:01:16 PM
Quote from: AutobahnSHO on November 06, 2011, 11:19:10 AM
Can't see it now- assuming an LL Bean Outback?   What year?

I want to say it was a 2008, but I can't remember. I did take it for a quick drive though. It was a pretty nice car and I think it'll serve his purposes pretty well. My only complaint was that the transmission was pretty slow to react, but it might just be that I've gotten used to pretty good autos on the occasion that I drive one.

hotrodalex

#87
November 06, 2011, 08:02:51 PM
Quote from: BimmerM3 on November 06, 2011, 08:01:16 PM
I want to say it was a 2008, but I can't remember. I did take it for a quick drive though. It was a pretty nice car and I think it'll serve his purposes pretty well. My only complaint was that the transmission was pretty slow to react, but it might just be that I've gotten used to pretty good autos on the occasion that I drive one.

How many gears is it? 4 or 5?

BimmerM3

#88
November 06, 2011, 08:17:52 PM
Quote from: hotrodalex on November 06, 2011, 08:02:51 PM
How many gears is it? 4 or 5?

I think the LLBean and the XT had a 5 speed while the base engine had a 4 speed.

AutobahnSHO

#89
November 08, 2011, 10:39:12 AM
Auto transmissions suck, and Subie auto transmissions aren't very good..
Will
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