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Hello All. I live in Nagano, Japan. Here we get icy weather during winter and local police uses LEGACY GT!!

Hi. I drive 09 Outback 2.5i Automatic. It has 4000 miles on it. I notice that (specially when A/C is on) the motor knocks on 87Gas when driving less than 20mph, specially from 0mph to 10mph. The similar phenomenon occurred on my 08 Outbacksport 5spd. This doesn't happen when I use 89. Does anyone have similar issues?

I have been trying to find a place to put the scangauge display somwhere on my dashboard. I need to avoid air bag areas and I don't want disturb my meter panels either, and I hate to stick a tape on dashboard....... Any Ideas? I know on ebay they sell stuff to set it on rearview mirrors, but I think the cable gonna disturb the view....

http://www.subaru.jp/exiga/exiga/index.html you might already know this, but Subaru released new mini-van over there.

Under $8,000 including all the costs to the port of discharge.

Here is another interesting listing from Japan. 1978 JDM Leone 26,000 miles. approx. US$5000 including shipping, customs clearance from Japan.

http://img207.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/users/3/8/8/6/xjwwx148-img600x450-1215842172px6x7y39425.jpg Year 1983 (this car is not subject to NHTSA restrictions since its 25 years old, so it is leagal to import) Mileage; 89400 miles Price $5000 ( including shipping, customs clearance from japan) Hi. I have been working for a customs broker, KWE http://www.kweusa.com/default.asp KWE is the 2nd largest customs broker in Japan. I guess some of you heard the names Schenker, DHL etc. I just thought it might be some interest to you to import this vehicle from Japan. What do you guys think??

I just found that Scangauge needs setting up Engine size, Tank Size and one full fill up to show more accurate mpg.

I've recently bought Scangauge II to find out if it helps to determine fuel saver really works as it claimed or not. There is an X-gauge feature to read horsepower. Does anyone have been trying this? I think it showing accurate readings. MPG readings, I think it needs a few fill-ups to get the right readings. When I cruise on highway, it sometimes show 78mpg. My car is 08 Impreza Outback

I think Subarus shows difference depends on the brand or octane ratings, compare to other brands such as Toyota Corolla, etc. My 08 Outback Impreza is okay with 87, but I definately feel the difference when i put 89. And more, Chevron or Texaco seems to have better gas mileage than other brands as well.

Toyota was selling a minivan called "ESTIMA" in Japan. It was orginally a MR layout van and they were promoting as well balanced minivan. Now, when they changed the model to the type they call MCR30 and ACR30, they quit doing that and they put the motor on the front. I was so disappointed with Toyota that they even deny their own invention. So, I agree with nipper, if Subaru get rid of boxer.... I myself feel a shame as Japanese. I live in Dallas, TX and when it rains or get storm, I love the Boxer+AWD. There's a quite difference from other cars.

Have you ever seen ur MPG higher than 31.2?

I have one updated picture showing my MPG. Driving condition : about 60 milies / Highway daily, 60-65mph, plus 20 miles city/daily. A/C on sometimes. http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/photos/showgallery.php?cat=1121

Hi, I also own 08 Impreza (Outback sport) I guess the reason why you feel that way is the low-beam headlight. Fog lights only comes on if you turn the headlight on. And the headlights are HID, much brighter than fog lights. Fog lights are there to show others that you are on the road, well, its just my opinion, though.

All Thanks for the information about how the marketing companies do their business here. I think, just let those junk mails go into the shred machine.

Hi all, Since I've bought a new Subaru, I have been received several surveys from non Subaru companies and organizations and most of them says that I have a chance to win the prize like $30K, $10K things like that. Subaru dealership promised and I signed the contract that they don't disclose my private info.... I guess these organizations get the infos from DOT or something.... They know what car I have. Since its my first purchase of the brand new vehicle in US, I would like to know others' comment on this kind of survey.

wow, mine also has 10,600 miles or so, I drive about 70 miles per day. Gas, I get 27mpg average with AC on mixed driving. The best I've seen was 31.5mpg/avg on the meter. I think having mpg meter is a good idea because that makes me want to see the better mileage = safe driving, I guess.

Well, paint chipping. yes. I drive to work, Dallas TX Intl Airport area - too many trucks throwing stones and dirts on me!! Other thing bothers me is bird poop, so I carry a water bottle and paper towel so that I can remove them. My dealership offered me a film called Modern Armor. Its a film that covers the hood or bumper and it looks like same as the car without hood bra from 30ft away. Dealership also offered me a protection service "Ding Monkey", and it gives paint touch-ups and free wind shield repairs. I had used it once and they did a wonderful job. I am thinking about to use it again ( there are some limitations to the repair) to touch up the tippings ( I've been noticed two or three spots). Buying a Brand New Car, you know scratches etc bugs us nuts, but if we don't want any of those, we need to keep it in a garage. Btw, when I saw other new Imprezas, like Newport Blue Pearl ( the one they show on catalogue), I wasn't attracted at all. The other color I recommend is Red. I also saw a black STI and it looked cool. New Models, definately depends on the color, I wouldn't like it much if I had the one with Newport Blue Pearl. and 2.5 SOHC is much better than I thought. with negative ion beads that I posted on the other thread.... (you can see it on my photo albums)

I'm sorry to hear the accident. When I had Legacy GT, it was AT and when I was driving on the ice, it slipped and bumped into the snow wall. It didn't crush the car, fortunately. Then this year, I have 5spd Outback Impreza and had a couple inches of snow. There was a moment that my car started to slip (tires were all-season tire, Bridgestone Potenza RE01) but when I quit putting my foot on the gas pedal, car started to gain the grip, I think its because when I quit feeding gas, what the 5spd does is to slowing down and it won't keep running ( I feel like bad expression, sorry for my English). So, I guess, when the weather is bad, maybe the manual transmission is better than AT?

Okay, I think, I should take pics before I pump the gas, then it shows actual true mileage.

I use Chevron too. When I had Subaru in Japan, some gas brands didn't work with twin-turbo EJ20. Also, Engine Oil, I didn't feel that it had being changed till I started to change it at a dealership. I think Subaru Boxer has a unique character comparing to other type of engines ( I hear BMW and Mercedes etc also picky about oils and stuff) I know those beads sounds fishy, but the seller in Japan guarantees 30day money back gurantee ( I spoke with the manager of this seller a few times over the phone) so, it wouldn't hurt to try. The reason why car manufac. don't install them in the first place is cost. A good example is US spec 08 Imprezas don't have; all power windows fully automatic up & down No tinted glass electric folding mirrors JDM spec have all of them. Its just because of the cost, I believe.

I checked it with manufacturer and said that for US model Subarus, its better to use them in air filter or coolant reserver tank. I use the beads in them both. with A/C on, I don't feel much loss of power.

http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/photos/showphoto.php?photo=18061&cat=1085 I think, it just depends on the color. I love the mine with two-tone black.

My Subaru 08 Outback, air flow meter is Denso. Denso was originally a part of Toyota Motor group.

for now I just use it for the air filter, for gas tank, I am making a wire tool (like a dipstick) so that I can take them out, if I don't want it. will update.