How so? My wife likes the latest gen of the Outback. We have driven nothing but American-brand (and actually, all American-built) throughout both our lives, but our tastes are shifting.vit wrote: Plus, I got a bit burned out on our first Subaru, the 2011 OB.
My guess is "yes," it is different. But I am new to Subies. Never knew anything about them or had anyone I know that has driven them.jake75 wrote:I assume this if different from the Imprezna Wagon.
jkm311 wrote:How so? My wife likes the latest gen of the Outback. We have driven nothing but American-brand (and actually, all American-built) throughout both our lives, but our tastes are shifting.vit wrote: Plus, I got a bit burned out on our first Subaru, the 2011 OB.
We really love her Malibu Maxx, but GM discontinued a hatch of the Malibu in 2007. Too bad, seeing that we are not fans of the quad taillights on the 2013. A hatch might have helped. I am also upset GM is not making any efforts to bring the Cruze hatch to the states, despite being offered, as we speak, in Europe. Audi A3s are amazing, too. I just want to observe the life-cycle of a car like the Impreza Sport for a couple years and do some hardcore research, whenever I decide to buy again.
True. I am stalking the interwebs for news on a WRX or WRX/STI model. Rumor is 2013, even 2014 could be the target.06pvibe wrote:My other concern (which is my opinion, perhaps not yours) would be the 148hp rating. That seems a little light for a modern hatchback to me. It looks the part but may not be able to back that look up. Personally I'd be looking at a turbo model.
My feelings exactly. I have read/heard awful things (clunks, slipping) already about the CVT in the latest Focus. Owners are back in the shop, one week after driving it off the lot. The funny part is, I only bought my Vibe as an automatic so my wife could drive it in a pinch. She's driven it twice in 6 years. Heh. I would love to get my next ride as a manual... but we'll see. I think I've transcended into the "practical" time of my life. Alas, I have missed my gear-controlling window.vit wrote:The whole CVT thing I'm not sold on. It's not even offered in the 6 cylinder version - too much power to handle? Replacement cost for CVT is way too high as compared to conventional automatic. ...but it was an awesome snowmobile
Subaru's Indiana plant produces Legacy, Outback, Tribeca and Toyota Camry's. All Imprezas and Foresters are produced at the Gunma, Japan plant.jkm311 wrote:The other angle I loved about the Impreza, was the fact that a plant in Indiana was making them. Not the case after 2012. Japan-only. Not sure how I feel about that. Detroit guilt.
When I bought my Vibe, the 92X and Mazda Protege 5 were the other two contenders. I still see those cars with owners that have taken good care of them. Seems likecrazytrain wrote:In 2004 bought a Saab 92X for my wife, which was actually a Subaru in a Saab wrapper. Ran great.
Sucks to hear you got rid of the Vibe .trask wrote:I dumped my 09 VibeGT for a Prius 4, I wanted fold flat seats, a hatch back plus mileage. I do not miss anything on the Vibe after owning this car for a month. Only real complaint would be the similar highway noise problem that the Vibe had. Never thought I would own a hybrid but I like all the tech stuff the car has. The CVT transmission is quite a difference from the automatic transmission on the Vibe, but I have grown to like it a lot.
Well, it's not like it went to the crusher - someone is now enjoying it.J_TO_ENVY wrote:Sucks to hear you got rid of the Vibe .trask wrote:I dumped my 09 VibeGT for a Prius 4, I wanted fold flat seats, a hatch back plus mileage. I do not miss anything on the Vibe after owning this car for a month. Only real complaint would be the similar highway noise problem that the Vibe had. Never thought I would own a hybrid but I like all the tech stuff the car has. The CVT transmission is quite a difference from the automatic transmission on the Vibe, but I have grown to like it a lot.
Very nice Prius ! Love the color! Any plans for it?trask wrote:
power tilt/slide moonroof with Solar Powered Ventilation System, Remote Air Conditioning System with sliding sunshade and Head-Up Display (HUD), Premium HDD Navigation.
I know. It just sucks when we "lose" a member of the GV family is all.jake75 wrote:Well, it's not like it went to the crusher - someone is now enjoying it.
Good to know. Perhaps the new owner will become a member here...trask wrote:The new owner will be very happy with the 09GT. I upgraded the radio and had taken very good care of it. I wanted better mileage and am now very happy with the mpg`s I am getting with the Prius.
Be sure to post more pictures as you get things done to it !trask wrote:First thing I did was replace the horn, looking at getting a sway bar and upgrading the wheels to 17`s, but will take a slight hit on mpgs as expected, the handling on the Prius is not even close to the vibe 09GT suspension, but I new that before I purchased the car.