Im thinking about picking up something relatively cheap and AWD.

Any suggestions?

1/20/2010 11:31:34 AM

Are you a lesbian?

1/20/2010 11:37:38 AM

crv

1/20/2010 11:38:58 AM

Subarus last forever

1/20/2010 12:40:57 PM

Ummm, get a subaru forester....

1/20/2010 12:43:01 PM

Get it

1/20/2010 1:48:40 PM

Quote :

"Are you a lesbian?"

1/20/2010 1:51:36 PM

get an outback wagon with an H6

or a WRX wagon

im just not a forester fan

1/20/2010 1:52:31 PM

Well, you ain't a carpet muncher with a carpet of your own...i.e. lesbian

1/20/2010 2:11:39 PM

Anyone know the gas milage on them critters

1/20/2010 2:12:28 PM

what's your budget?

are you getting rid of something to get this or buying outright?

1/20/2010 2:18:14 PM

^^ Fueleconomy.gov does.

1/20/2010 2:39:23 PM

i see nothing but headgasket woes for anything with a subaru 2.5L

1/20/2010 2:56:09 PM

meh

depends on your driving style

don't rev it like a honda and you should be fine

1/20/2010 3:00:42 PM

^^ I bet that is a pain to replace on the boxer engine. I haven't heard of any mass head gasket failures though.

[Edited on January 20, 2010 at 3:01 PM. Reason : l]

1/20/2010 3:01:28 PM

I want some relability too

1/20/2010 3:38:33 PM

nothing wrong with subaru reliability



2.5 litres, y0

[Edited on January 20, 2010 at 3:42 PM. Reason : y0]

1/20/2010 3:39:56 PM

my old roommate in NYC had a Forester...





















pretty sure he was gay too.

1/20/2010 3:51:37 PM

Quote :

"my old roommate in NYC had a Forester... pretty sure he was gay too."

... So ... What does that say about you, sir???
















































[Edited on January 20, 2010 at 4:39 PM. Reason : .]

1/20/2010 4:39:30 PM

I also lived with a girl, who was not gay

1/20/2010 4:42:22 PM

winner!

1/20/2010 4:58:24 PM

Im sure i could get the rainbow and Hope stickers sandblasted off.

1/20/2010 5:06:32 PM

hahaha

1/20/2010 5:10:37 PM

The rainbow logo comes painted on from the factory.

I think AWD would be a waste around here. Just more weight to lug around and more CV joints to break.

1/20/2010 5:28:46 PM

I used to work with a lesbian who drove a 90s Legacy wagon. With Subarus you either get the weirdos/homosexuals or the younger tuners.

1/20/2010 6:00:55 PM

Quote :

"i see nothing but headgasket woes for anything with a subaru 2.5L"

my mom had a '99 or 2000 forester that she bought new. the head gasket failed last year right at 200k miles. otherwise it was a great car.

1/20/2010 6:12:09 PM

Quote :

" I bet that is a pain to replace on the boxer engine. I haven't heard of any mass head gasket failures though."

Something about the 2.5L engine. I've talked to multiple people who have had issues. Hell they have a class action law suit group getting together. Subaru themselves sent out a letter warning owners and the solution was to add "cooling system conditioner" in their radiators.

I still want one!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

1/20/2010 7:13:44 PM

just do your research, have the car inspected somewhere of your choosing (yes, you will have to pay for it, but it's a small price to pay for peace of mind), and drive what you like

fuck everybody else

1/21/2010 9:11:35 AM

AND HOW!

1/21/2010 9:18:35 AM

I just want something very practical and alla round,

I want space, 4wd/awd decent gas milage, and reliable for cheap.

i figure this or a crv any other suggestions.

1/21/2010 9:22:56 AM

i had a cr-v and would probably choose a forester over that, simply for subaru's awd toughness

rough and tough drivetrain

i've never seen a cr-v at a rally event either

1/21/2010 9:28:28 AM

^ Are CR-V's allowed? I would have thought they would be too SUVish?

1/21/2010 10:38:28 AM

^^^look at a Legacy wagon then.



[Edited on January 21, 2010 at 10:52 AM. Reason : uargh]

1/21/2010 10:45:25 AM

You know, if more people ignored the stigma attached to certain vehicles and just bought what they liked the stigma would probably cease to exist in a relatively short period of time. Foresters are nice vehicles. If you like it more than it's competitors and the price is right then go for it.

[Edited on January 21, 2010 at 10:52 AM. Reason : s]

1/21/2010 10:51:51 AM

first gen cr-v gets 20mpg around town. 26 on the highway. its painfully slow (126hp) and I dont know how much i trust the drivetrain. i gave it to my brother. he might sell it to you

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1/21/2010 10:53:07 AM

you can pretty much bring what you have out

i've never seen anyone denied the right to TRY out their vehicle on a rallyX course (in my 2 yrs so far)

you can drive as sanely or insanely as you see fit, it's your car / insurance

but if you're not driving safely, you will probably get asked to leave

1/21/2010 11:17:10 AM

Good cars, I work at a subaru shop and I see them all the time. There are a handful of head gasket failures, but it is not a hard fix, you can yank the engine in about 30 minutes if you are used to it. if you can find it XT (turbo) are a nice choice if you can find them.

My sister has two of them (foresters) never had a problem with them, my parents just got a 09 and both my wife and I have WRXs (well hers is a Saab 9-2 but same thing).

PM me if you have any specific questions.

1/22/2010 6:56:14 AM

I just bought a 2010 Forester since I need a car with some ability to get through sand and snow. Seemed like the best option of the small SUV crowd.

1/25/2010 10:53:55 PM