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Another Subie in the family
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After 14 months and 53,000 miles, Trish decided she needed something more comfortable for her 110 mile daily commute. The 2009 Forester operated flawlessly, but the seats were not too supportative. Just prior to this, we replaced the tires with the Goodyear Tripletreds and I just got finished replacing the brake pads with Akebono ProACT ceramics.
The replacement vehicle is the 2010 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limted. Azurite Blue Pearl with the Warm Ivory leather and every concievable option except Navigation. 440W harmon-Kardon Stereo with subwoofer, reclining rear seats, power everything, even "puddle lights"
This car is so smooth and quiet in its operation, it defies belief. The CVT transmission takes a little getting used to. It is gearless amd has a chain drive. There is no place to add fluid or even a dipstick. There are no gear changes and when climbing a hill or passing, the engine just revs higher; there is no downshift. This step-less gear ratio allows the car to run in its optimum range. No shifting also preserves the car's momentum.
In sportshift manual mode, the transmission is controlled with upshift and downshift paddle shifters on the steering wheel. In the manual mode it will stay in any one of 6 gears-- great for control in bad weather or descending steep hills. It also has specific mapping for each gear to maximize performance.
You can see a video of how this technology works in both AUTO and Manual modes HERE. The transmission of the future.
The new Outback is almost 600 pounds heavier than the Forester, but uses the same 2.5, 170hp 4-cylinder engine. The gas mileage is almost 5 MPG higher with the outback, probably because of the CVT transmission. The car performs and accelerates better than the lighter Forester did and has no wind noise.
The Outback is considered a "crossover wagon" and will be taking the place of the 5 passenger Tribeca, which is scheduled to be discontinued (the 7 passenger Tribeca is still in production for the time being.)
Trish has been so happy to be commuting in this for the last few days. The 10-way power seat and power lumbar support make these long drives most enjoyable. She will still put the miles on as in the past, but I think this one will be around for a long, long time. I update my impressions as time goes by...
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1996 Polo Green LSi #216 ..138,100 miles. ..SOLD
JFICX8659TH100216.....Date of Manufacture: November 16, 1995.....
Fuji Heavy Industries..Ōta North Plant....Ōta City,. Gunma Prefecture, Japan
In-Service Date: January 2, 1997
"The Pristine Green Polo Machine”
First Polo Green on the Network
First Clear front turn signals, JDM Alcyone hood emblem, rear panel, and BOXER engine cover on the Network (US) (2000)
First 5000K HID factory fog lights (2007)
First SVX JDM BBS wheels on a USDM SVX (2013)
HID lighting (5000K) for headlight and H3 fog lights, PIAA SuperExtreme 120W high beams, rebuilt EG33 longblock, Cometic head gaskets, Phase II flexplate, AMR aluminum radiator with custom silicone hoses, 160A high-output alternator in aluminum-ceramic coated case, new design alternator wiring upgrade v.4, rare factory headlight protectors, refinished JDM BBS mesh aluminum wheels and custom, polished billet aluminum new hex center caps, LED grille mod, R1 Concepts high-carbon cryo slotted rotors, Akebono ceramic pads, Goodridge S/S braided brake lines, Smallcar Stage 1 shift kit, ThermalTech aluminum/ceramic-coated valve covers, Energy Suspension urethane front & rear swaybar bushings, Bontrager22 rear swaybar with QS Components Chromoly Teflon/Kevlar endlinks, "$15.00/5 minute" suspension mod. Hella Supertone horns, Custom stainless steel exhaust system with 2" headpipes, Magnaflow cats, AeroTurbine AR25 resonator /AWD "Bullet" muffler.
R.I.P. 2010 Subaru Outback Limited 2.5 CVT...338,000 miles. Totaled by a 1,300 lb. COW March 4, 2016 
2014 Hyundai Avante Limited ...178,000 miles. Actually quieter and smoother than the Outback 
2007 Mazda Miata MX-5 PRHT...102,000 miles.
Plenty of parts, service and windshields. 
4th Registered Network member —2/21/2001
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Last edited by svxcess; 11-18-2009 at 12:54 AM.
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