mtsmiths

... can't even navigate snowy roads in an AWD Subaru. http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/weather/02/15/socal.storm.ap/index.html

If you're looking for a newer model, I'm pretty sure the 2000 and up are OK except for the outside block weeping. Just make sure it had the Subaru Goo recall done. Our 2000 showed NO seepage and was running strong when it got Killed by a Grand Cherokee at 187,000 miles.

http://jalopnik.com/355291/more-japanese+market-goodness-subaru-r2 ... D2? Be sure to check the Japanese Nostaglic Car Club annual meeting link. More weird Japanese cars than you can imagine, including lots of 360's ... even 360 pedal cars!

The notorious bay of e always has a bunch of cheap Subarus in Florida. I guess all those New Yawkahs retire and switch to golf carts. That's not far from you ... well at least north FL isn't too far.

I guess he din't care, according to the Jalopnik sidebar he bought the car just to do the jump.

http://jalopnik.com/353843/dukes-of-hazzard-subaru-snow-day-edition?autoplay=true WHEEEEEE!

Thanx for the link Holy she yite ... I think I will just leave it plugged in. I wanted to not have a dangling wire, but for that much work, I just may leave it. We only use the thing on long trips at the end anyhow, and the TomTom has about a two hour battery life, so maybe I don't even need the plug if I charge it before we go. No .. I WISH I had an airplane in my garage ... I have a 'project' in my garage. Maybe this spring I can turn it back into an airplane. Since it's my airplane in the nice toasty heated garage, naturally my car sits out in the sub-zero (-18 last week) temps. The rub strips came from the auto trim dept. at a local auto paint jobbers, $55.00 a roll .. I had nine inches (I wish ) left.

OK, how do I remove the control panel fascia on the current gen? Also, any place handy that can be recommended to borrow power for the GPS (draws almost nothing), or should I try and snake back deep into the dash underbelly? I have to leave the cigar lighter plug on the power lead as it has some current amending circuitry inside. I thought I would split open the plug and tap directly into the source leads to at least get rid of the prongs and such.

of the late lamented Baja. http://jalopnik.com/347751/lutz-confirms-holden-ute+based-gmc-concept-at-new-york-auto-show-is-the-crewamino-nigh I wonder why GM thinks this is a good idea?

1) Not until we either move to an 'inspection' state (not bloody likely), or the crack runs sideways and interferes with vision. 2) The Pretty One bought those in Hawaii, her last Subaru was 'Honu', Hawaiian green sea turtle. 3) THANKS! 4) http://www.airport-data.com/aircraft/N26HR.html Should be flying it again late spring. Now porky, where did that 'flying' emoticon come from?

Stayed in and kept warm this weekend, putzing in the garage ... Rub strips on the roof (howcome these don't come from the factory any more?). GPS mount that folds into the cubby when not in use ... once I figure out how to get the console fascia off I'll hardwire it.

From the sixth sub-basement: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=83384 I really like the fully reclining seats.

So far our new Michigander deserves the 'Good-Sport-of-the-Year' for '08. Welcome to the board Mr. Davalos MI to FL R/T, and he left the Subaru home,groannnnnn.

Word. Both our '95 and our '00 steamed in the rain. After checking numerous times (and with the assurance of our mechanic, a Subaru tech at a dealer I actually trust) I quit worrying about it. If you're losing no fluids, and smelling no sweetness, I think it's collected water boiling off. Welcome to the board.

Make sure they did the timing belt and tensioners (and ideally front seals and water pump too!) If they didn't (or can't PROVE it) you MUST. Make 'em knock a grand or $1200 off the price if not. My next second car will be a Baja.

All together now, to the tune of the Animal House 'Toga' Chant ... VirGin, VirGin, VirGin!

Seattle ... period. Also, as an east coaster, Seattle will prolly be the least cultural shock. Plenty Subarus in Montana, but no real 'Soobie movement' like the Sound, and we'd shock the hell out of ya!

The '00 Legaback didn't have a thermometer either, since it started out as a Brighton ... so you'll have to trust me. -27 deg F in Kalispell, MT. Started right up, but made some gawdawful complaint noises. The '87 GL parked right next to it started up fine too ... and sounded even worse! The '06 Outback is SO spoiled ... it's never spent a night outside of a heated garage, either us or the previous owner (who lives next door).

I think it looks more like a Saturn ... "Are you VEUish?" http://www.saturn.com/saturn/vehicles/vue08/overview.jsp

http://www.leftlanenews.com/wp-content/plugins/iimage-gallery.php?idpost=6049&idg=2&idi=33 I may be becoming a crossover, but I sure like this interior feature!

http://blog.wired.com/cars/2007/12/subaru-rolls-ou.html ... did I miss this, or has it just slipped out (in WIRED of all places).

OK guys this has been just LOTS of fun ... but back to the question, how do I get the damn DOOR off? BTW, it's an '06, but I don't think there would be any significant difference. Actually, we keep the cell phone and a pocket calculator in there and there is no discernable heat ... 'sides, the GPS will be mounted on theface, and will be outside the hole.

I may well go that route crazyhorse, but haven't yet figgered out how to make it work. That said, smash'n'grab is not a big problem in Montana (yet) ... even the tweakers know that half the population is packing.

(1) With the door off, the GPS will sit with the built-in antenna well clear of the roof overhang, so signal reception shouldn't be a problem. (2) It won't actually be 'in' the compartment, it will sit in the face of the opening, and will have plenty of air circulation. That said, I've never seen a GPS that put out enough heat to matter. Thanks for the thoughts tho'.

I agree with wtdash. We've driven all-season equipped Subarus all over, in every road condition imaginable. Now that we live in NW Montana we run studded snows in winter, but that's really only because of our driveway. The rest of the time we would be fine. Drive for conditions, let the SUV's blow past you on the straights and wave to them as you pass them in the ditch later ... or piled into the back of the row of cars ahead at the first traffic light. It's all about kinetic energy management on snow and ice ... don't build up too much of it, it's hard to dissapate.