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New car in the family
Well, my mother's 2001 volvo v70 T5 blew out a camshaft seal a few weeks ago. Rather than fix this lifelong lemon, we finally broke down and sold it to a volvo shop. A week later, we lined up and bought a brand new 2011 Subaru Outback 3.6R limited. One of only 3 Green outbacks left in california due to the shortage of parts coming out of Japan.
I convinced her to buy it, subarus are always very reliable (er, with one exception....) and this one was at a better price than any of the other cars we considered (TSX sport wagon, hail damaged V70R sport wagon, Hyunda Elantra Touring). It may not be the best looking vehicle out there, but the interior is excellent, it is very competent on the road, and the 3.6H6 engine is a BEAST! (and runs on regular gas) This thing is seriously fast, good in the corners, and stops on a dime. This ought to be a good, reliable car for the next 10-20 years. certainly better than that swedish piece of crap we used to own... On a related note, I'm looking to close a deal on a 96 Volvo 850.... pics
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1992 Subaru SVX: sold after months of problems. 1995 Volvo 850 T5R sedan 2011 Subaru Outback 3.6R limited: excellent all-rounder |
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Nice. A local dealer just sold a legacy 3.6r premium out from under me. Bastards.
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Kenneth 1997 Subaru SVX LSi "Svetlana" #185 of 640 - 09/1996 - Polo Green Pearl - 34k miles 1992 Subaru SVX LS-L "Everett" #8738 - 01/1992 - Ebony Pearl - 139k miles - 5MT shifty - Sold 07/31/2011 1992 Subaru SVX LS-L "Sven" #1599 - 05/1991 - Claret - 168k miles - Traded 05/11/2005 2023 Subaru Crosstrek Limited CVT - Crystal White Pearl - 2.8k miles 2021 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited CVT - Horizon Blue Pearl - 17k miles 2023 Volkswagen Jetta S 6MT - Pure White - 2.6k miles 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Limited EV - Ceramic White - 30k miles |
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they're very popular right now. Unless you had put money down on it, they can sell it whenever they like.
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1992 Subaru SVX: sold after months of problems. 1995 Volvo 850 T5R sedan 2011 Subaru Outback 3.6R limited: excellent all-rounder |
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makes a Chevy Avalanche looks like a vintage Ferrari!
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Alan 1987 928 S4 (Black) SOLD! 1997 SVX LSi (Ebony) SOLD! 2005 Legacy GT (Silver) [Cobb Stg 2+] SOLD! 1987 928 S4 (Black) SOLD! 2005 Forester XT Premium (Crystal Gray Metallic) SOLD! 2008 Lancer Evolution X MR (Apex Silver) [Cobb Stg 1+] 2015 Outlander Sport 2.4GT AWD (Mercury Gray) 2013 G37xS (Obsidian Black) |
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I like them, at first I didn't, but after seeing them around for a bit, they really started to grow on me. I am not crazy about the grille but overall I think this version of the Outback is a homerun.
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Welcome to the outback club. You'll find a good amount of information on subaruoutback.org if you aren't already over there.
First mod you -must- spend the whopping $73 on a19mm sti rear sway bar kit (includes bushings). These things are just about dangerous to drive with the stock 16mm bar. https://www.subaruonlineparts.com/pr...oducts_id=1267 Link to the 2010+ forum http://www.subaruoutback.org/forums/...-2010-present/ Sway bar mod install thread http://www.subaruoutback.org/forums/...-tutorial.html
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Matt Locker Link 2015 BRZ Limited 6MT 92 Ebony LS-L ECUtune Stage2av1, Z32 MAF, 370cc injectors, TomsSVX intake, BontragerWorks 22mm RSB #003, HID Hi and Lo beams, OT endlink and bushing mods, PWR Aluminum radiator, Harvey's QC shift kit, 2.5" flowmaster 80 exhaust, 17" Michelin Pilot Sport A/S, Poly sway bar bushings, Slotted Bradi rotors, AFBeefcake powdercoated calipers, 97 grill, and a huge set of air horns. 300,000 miles and counting 92 Ebony LS-L. ecutune stage1v4, motorsport 1pc pulley. Garage Queen - sold to Dad in upstate NY 155,000 miles 19 Subaru Ascent Premium - -Hers !. 89 DL 4x4 little red wagon - a.k.a. The immortal suby. 275k R.I.P. |
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you like your swaybars - you told me to change the FXT's right away. i never did, though - my wife drives too slow to bother changing it.
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Alan 1987 928 S4 (Black) SOLD! 1997 SVX LSi (Ebony) SOLD! 2005 Legacy GT (Silver) [Cobb Stg 2+] SOLD! 1987 928 S4 (Black) SOLD! 2005 Forester XT Premium (Crystal Gray Metallic) SOLD! 2008 Lancer Evolution X MR (Apex Silver) [Cobb Stg 1+] 2015 Outlander Sport 2.4GT AWD (Mercury Gray) 2013 G37xS (Obsidian Black) |
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The only good things out of Sweden:
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Tony 1996 Polo Green Subaru SVX LSi, 168,XXX miles, Redline D4 ATF, Redline 75W90 gear oil, K&N HP-4001 Oil Filter, Mobil 1 5W50 FS (3qt) and 5W30 High Mileage (4qt) Oil Blend, Motul RBF600 Brake Fluid, AC Delco A975C Air Filter, NGK BKR6EIX-11 plugs, Centric Rotors, Power Stop Evolution Carbon Fiber Ceramic Brake Pads 2005 Gray Acura RL, 165,XXX miles, Redline D4 ATF with Lubegard Platinum Protectant, Mobil 1 5W20 High Mileage Extended Performance Oil 2009 Red Toyota Venza, 123,XXX, Mobil 1 5W30 High Mileage Oil 1992 Red Ferrari 348 ts, 82,XXX, Redline everything Last edited by Huskymaniac; 07-16-2011 at 06:21 AM. |
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I found this information on the web:
"EZ36D: 3629CC DOHC, 260ps (191 kW) @6000rpm, 335Nm@4400rpm. Bore 92mm, Stroke 91mm. Compression 10.5:1. Found in the 2010-current Legacy, Outback and 2008-current Tribeca. The EZ36D incorporates possibly the only implementation of an asymmetrical connecting rod in a modern application. The offset connecting rod was designed to allow additional displacement from the same exterior dimensions." Anyone know what the benefits/issues are with asymmetric connecting rods? What is the cutoff typically for compression ratios where one can switch over to regular gas? My Tribeca is 10.8 or 10.7 and needs premium. And how high can one go before racing fuel is needed? Can you run 11.8 on premium gas?
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Tony 1996 Polo Green Subaru SVX LSi, 168,XXX miles, Redline D4 ATF, Redline 75W90 gear oil, K&N HP-4001 Oil Filter, Mobil 1 5W50 FS (3qt) and 5W30 High Mileage (4qt) Oil Blend, Motul RBF600 Brake Fluid, AC Delco A975C Air Filter, NGK BKR6EIX-11 plugs, Centric Rotors, Power Stop Evolution Carbon Fiber Ceramic Brake Pads 2005 Gray Acura RL, 165,XXX miles, Redline D4 ATF with Lubegard Platinum Protectant, Mobil 1 5W20 High Mileage Extended Performance Oil 2009 Red Toyota Venza, 123,XXX, Mobil 1 5W30 High Mileage Oil 1992 Red Ferrari 348 ts, 82,XXX, Redline everything |
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Love this!
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We have the late 2010 Outback Limited 2.5 in Azurlite Blue with the same ivory interior. Very quiet and comfortable ride. Replacement vehicle for the 2009 Forester she "thought" she wanted , but hated.
The car is just shy of 78,000 miles in just over a year on the road. Already halfway through the second set of OEM tires and have already replaced the brakes all around. My wife loves this car and we have had NO problems at all. The 2.5 engine with the CVT is more than adequate as a commuting vehicle. Driven about 250 miles a day X 5 days a week. Two separate non-stop trips to Maine and back. The average MPG is between 28.5-30mpg on regular gas. Only additions were the OEM body side moldings and the chrome rear hatch trim. The only differences between the 2020 and 2011 is that the 2010 does not have folding outside mirrors. At the rate the mileage is accumulating, we would never expect to get much for it when she wants to get another one. Decided we would keep it as an emergency third car or for just hauling stuff around. Saves extra wear and tear on the SVX. .
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. Subaru Ambassador 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 My NEW locker..I...My Email..I..Wikipedia/SVX . . |
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You guys are harsh. Subaru finally has a wagon with some room in it. Also, I've owned 8 Volvo's with rock solid reliability (lousy plastics on earlier models), each to over 200K miles. The old turbo 4 and still current straight 6 being the best. Be careful of the 850, some complicated electronics. My Volvo mechanic/friend convinced me to pass on that model.
Gene
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Gene and Ben 1992 SVX LS AWD 110K - Liquid Silver 1994 SVX LSi AWD 128K - White Pearl (daily driver) 1994 SVX LSi AWD 95K - Emerald Pearl (sold) 1992 SVX LS-L AWD 115K - Dark Teal 4.44 swap (sold) |
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I can't seem to find any car I'm interested in. Last Saturday, I was at a dealer test driving a 2.5i 6mt I was waiting for and realized I would be disappointed with it in the long run. They had the 3.6R equipped with my minimum requirements at a broker's office. So the plan was retrieve the car and submit my financing on Monday. I finally got a call back on Wednesday and when I made plans to come see it on Friday, they told me it was already sold. I think they are just yanking my chain.
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Kenneth 1997 Subaru SVX LSi "Svetlana" #185 of 640 - 09/1996 - Polo Green Pearl - 34k miles 1992 Subaru SVX LS-L "Everett" #8738 - 01/1992 - Ebony Pearl - 139k miles - 5MT shifty - Sold 07/31/2011 1992 Subaru SVX LS-L "Sven" #1599 - 05/1991 - Claret - 168k miles - Traded 05/11/2005 2023 Subaru Crosstrek Limited CVT - Crystal White Pearl - 2.8k miles 2021 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited CVT - Horizon Blue Pearl - 17k miles 2023 Volkswagen Jetta S 6MT - Pure White - 2.6k miles 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Limited EV - Ceramic White - 30k miles |
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