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09-27-2009, 09:36 PM
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don't try that ol'
09-28-2009, 02:40 AM
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I like change and variety too, which is why I don't wish to return to the hatchback years...been there, done that. I think it's a boring body style, no matter how you jazz them up or rationalise the decision.
And as I've repeatedly said, I'm quite happy to flog the 8 when another affordable decent looking 4 seat coupe gets released onto the market. Thus far, zippo!
As for family cars, we've owned several, so that line doesn't work for that decision either.
09-29-2009, 03:17 PM
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My brother works for another manufacturer in dealer support and after years of travelling around country dealerships that also sell Subaru that is pretty much his take on it.
09-29-2009, 04:54 PM
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Thanks. Nice to know...
Tossing up whether to test the V50 this weekend. Will probably give them a go.
Then I need to decide whether to wait a year for a second hand Outback or go for a shiny new one...decisions decisions!
Tossing up whether to test the V50 this weekend. Will probably give them a go.
Then I need to decide whether to wait a year for a second hand Outback or go for a shiny new one...decisions decisions!
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09-29-2009, 06:32 PM
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You're just cranky because I can see through the rip off pricing of euro cars and refuse to buy something German or a diesel.
Anyone who actually bought and owned one of the old two box Volvo wagons is in denial by persistently calling something else ugly. I can only assume that having to continually rationalise that humiliating experience has left you deeply scarred...
09-29-2009, 07:25 PM
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Hmmm... the (barrista) doth protest too much, methinks. No, I meant isn't the current 2010 ugly just a facefall (well, it's hard to call it a facelift
) of the previously and equally ugly 2009 model, which has the same tech spec...hence a better value buy?Hey, I'm just trying to help here, but there is a strong case to make this decision in private, you know
09-29-2009, 10:17 PM
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Hmmm... the (barrista) doth protest too much, methinks. No, I meant isn't the current 2010 ugly just a facefall (well, it's hard to call it a facelift
) of the previously and equally ugly 2009 model, which has the same tech spec...hence a better value buy?Hey, I'm just trying to help here, but there is a strong case to make this decision in private, you know
No, you're wrong about facefall/lift whatever you want to subjectively call it. The 6 cyl engine choice has gone from 3.0 to 3.6 and the whole body is different. It's now a larger wagon than previously and hence the cargo area is bigger and more useable. A number of other changes too with the tech spec. You do know a whole new Liberty/Outback got released this month, yeah? That's what I'm talking about, not the facelifted previous model.
In your own **** stirring way I know you're trying to help and I appreciate it. I've actually found it helpful to workshop it in here and frankly I don't give a **** what anyone else thinks about my decision provided I'm happy with it.
If the thread is annoying anyone I'll delete it when I've decided...
10-01-2009, 06:40 AM
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nah...i like to give as much as you do
And it's true, I CBF finding out the specs of 2010 fugly vs 2009. But, fair dinkum, if you're going for 3.6L, why not a Landie with a 4.2L TDI V8 oiler...hehehe
And it's true, I CBF finding out the specs of 2010 fugly vs 2009. But, fair dinkum, if you're going for 3.6L, why not a Landie with a 4.2L TDI V8 oiler...hehehe
10-02-2009, 06:37 AM
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and what's wrong with a truck pray tell??
and oilers are awesome!!
and a used subie....for god sake man, get some perspective!! (LOL!!)
like buying a used pram or high chair,
probably smell the same n'all .......... almost definetly have the same stains on the seats
course i could just be jealous of your other purchase!!!!!!!!!
and oilers are awesome!!
and a used subie....for god sake man, get some perspective!! (LOL!!)
like buying a used pram or high chair,
probably smell the same n'all .......... almost definetly have the same stains on the seats
course i could just be jealous of your other purchase!!!!!!!!!
10-03-2009, 04:55 PM
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and what's wrong with a truck pray tell??
and oilers are awesome!!
and a used subie....for god sake man, get some perspective!! (LOL!!)
like buying a used pram or high chair,
probably smell the same n'all .......... almost definetly have the same stains on the seats
course i could just be jealous of your other purchase!!!!!!!!!
and oilers are awesome!!
and a used subie....for god sake man, get some perspective!! (LOL!!)
like buying a used pram or high chair,
probably smell the same n'all .......... almost definetly have the same stains on the seats
course i could just be jealous of your other purchase!!!!!!!!!
Hahaha, yes, new is sounding much better when you put it that way. And remember, it's a family car - provided everything fits and it's not a slug, I'm happy...and of course I've found a great use for the $10K I've saved on the Passat.
There's a cure for that jealousy...
Hmm....had a drive of a Mazda CX-9 on the weekend. They're not so bad. You'd be splitting hairs about size, too, methinks
02-15-2010, 05:27 PM
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Hey Dave...are you still getting that fugly Subaru?
If you haven't bought it, here's something else to consider. It's still "unpleasant" but, by crikey, it's a decent spec at a good price.
I wonder if it can be rebodied? 
If you haven't bought it, here's something else to consider. It's still "unpleasant" but, by crikey, it's a decent spec at a good price.
I wonder if it can be rebodied?
02-17-2010, 04:02 AM
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Timbo, a real risk he will surrounded by Sea Shepard boats and then still speared by some Japanese "lunchbox filling" research craft.
Drove one of them non 4wd versions as a rental, have to admit wasn't a bad little drive and a bloody cheap!
Drove one of them non 4wd versions as a rental, have to admit wasn't a bad little drive and a bloody cheap!
02-17-2010, 04:58 PM
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Hey Dave...are you still getting that fugly Subaru?
If you haven't bought it, here's something else to consider. It's still "unpleasant" but, by crikey, it's a decent spec at a good price. I wonder if it can be rebodied?
If you haven't bought it, here's something else to consider. It's still "unpleasant" but, by crikey, it's a decent spec at a good price.
I wonder if it can be rebodied? 
I'll be the first to admit that the new Outback ain't ever gonna win Miss Universe but that Hyundai is a filthy dog that should be put down. What a bloated parody. I quite agree that the spec and price looks reasonable and they seem to have lifted their game generally in quality and dynamics but I think washing the chunder off the driveway every morning would get old.
Anyway, after being raped by our pool builders, our Mazda 6 is looking like a great family car for the next little while...
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