pBIIKS Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 We did it, picked up an 2005 XT wagon 5 speed. Hopefully it will be a great car for years. it certainly is fun to drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subeman90 Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :headbang: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 That ought to go fast enough to stick in a snowbank! Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pBIIKS Posted January 25, 2006 Author Share Posted January 25, 2006 yeah if we had any bloody snow up here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtsmiths Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 yeah if we had any bloody snow up here! Man, you either .. WTF is goin' on? Here in NW Montana it's 45 deg F and bright sun out. Stuff it, I'm goin' flying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger83 Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Kewl, I commend to you the factory rubber mats - good looking and practical. I put Nokian RSI's on the factory rims and bought a set of BBS RK's for the summer tires. They're usually close to $300 each, got a set of 4 from a SAAB dealer who is overstocked on SAABARU wheels. The OEM Bridgestone Potenza RE92A's are notoriously poor in rain and snow, although not everyone finds them so. Mine came off within a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pBIIKS Posted January 25, 2006 Author Share Posted January 25, 2006 I've got a kid in Bozeman who's been skiing at Bridger - at least there's plenty of snow in the mts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pBIIKS Posted January 25, 2006 Author Share Posted January 25, 2006 Thanks Ranger83, it's got Bridgestones on it now and I was a little concerned - I'd like to have a more agressive tread-but with our weather I thought I'd give them a try. I was going to get the mats from Costco but my wife doesn't like those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 I use the all weather matts in my 05 LW, and I love them. I initially thought they were ugly and just "too much". But after going through my first winter with them, I will use them every winter! The only thing I don't like about them is that they do not hide one bit of dirt so they look dirty very quick. I rinse and scrub them with a brush to keep them looking clean. In the dryer, warmer months, I am going to switch back to the carpet matts except for when we go adventuring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subeman90 Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 I had those all weather mats in my 02 OB and I hated them. I like something that protects the capet a little better on the sides and those mats do nothing for that. I had someone offer me some for my old OBS and I flat out turned them down and they were even FREE!!!!:-p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rweddy Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 We did it, picked up an 2005 XT wagon 5 speed. Hopefully it will be a great car for years. it certainly is fun to drive. Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAezb Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Welcome to the turbo family - zoom, zoom, zoom.... You do realize the potential is greater for getting a ticket now? Hope you have good self-control, you'll need it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WagonsOnly Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 had someone offer me some for my old OBS and I flat out turned them down and they were even FREE!!!! Gee Matt, I wonder who that was? :-p Congrats on your new purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger83 Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 I had those all weather mats in my 02 OB and I hated them. I like something that protects the capet a little better on the sides and those mats do nothing for that. I had someone offer me some for my old OBS and I flat out turned them down and they were even FREE!!!!:-p 05-06 better fit, higher lip, no comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subeman90 Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 ....but thanks anyhow Andrew! I guess I need to see some of the new style ones....it sounds like quite an improvement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xdeadhead Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 i love my 05 xt obw 5eat. just clicked 2100 miles. havent had any issues with the stock tires. cant really afford a new set of anything right now. just got the back windows tinted and finally got my thule rack set up on top. looks sharp. ill snap some pics today and post em if anyone wants to have a look. (really im looking for any excuse to post pics of my car) we dont have any snow here right now but theyve been great in the rain. we had a bit of snow and im going to vermont soon. i suppose i could consider a set of tires if i could find a decent set for 5-600 bucks. we dont really get enough snow here to warrant a set of steelie rims and blizzaks for the winter. i am open to suggestions. thanks in advance. soobs are teh aw3s0m3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger83 Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Folks who live in snowy climates but don't need or have room for dedicated snows like the Nokian WR. The only all-season with the Mountain M&S designation. I pulled the Bridgestones right off mine so they'd sell better - I hope! New style mats - there's a nickel upper right so you can gage the lip depth. They match the rear cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WagonsOnly Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 The mats I offered Matt were the new style Impreza ones (out of an '05 OBS, but the guy that took delivery didn't want them so I got them free with my '73) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subeman90 Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 yeah those are like the mats for my OB that I had. Give it a few winters and see how your carpet looks in the foot wells and you'll see what I mean. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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