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by ChrisoftheNorth
Fri Jan 20, 2023 5:40 pm
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times
Replies: 8732
Views: 124502

Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times

Apparently it's a big WRX just with the Ascent engine (less HP, more Torque, runs on donkey piss). I don't know why it hasn't gotten more press, I'm really curious about it. I am looking through some "online" info and it seems like they are in fact the same car on the same platform... on ...
by ChrisoftheNorth
Fri Jan 20, 2023 5:11 pm
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times
Replies: 8732
Views: 124502

Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times

That certainly intrigues me as well. Legacy sport is probably just a parts bin special, but it might be actually decent. I just can't find a single report of anyone driving one other than this and the dude loved it. https://gearjunkie.com/motors/2023-subaru-legacy-review Now that I think of it … is...
by ChrisoftheNorth
Fri Jan 20, 2023 4:27 pm
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times
Replies: 8732
Views: 124502

Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times

I know! It's like they don't want to sell it at all. Apparently the suspension is new for 2023, so who knows. Would be interesting to actually measure. The Lego-like nature of Subarus seems like it could work out nicely. Lots of neat little parts are compatible to fine-tune things to your liking wi...
by ChrisoftheNorth
Fri Jan 20, 2023 4:25 pm
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times
Replies: 8732
Views: 124502

Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times

I'd buy a used A5, which should get to be below $40k in the not so distant future. I'd also consider an A5 coupe, which would push the B pillar back Oh true. You have the 4R so you wouldn't need the hatch space of the sport back. If you were curious I could reach out to my friend at FJ Audi and ask...
by ChrisoftheNorth
Fri Jan 20, 2023 4:22 pm
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times
Replies: 8732
Views: 124502

Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times

I knew he was tall, didn't realize he was my size. He does seem to fit OK in there. Hmmm, will definitely check it out before pulling the trigger on anything. Hard part is I do want something somewhat sporty. Not a sports car, but something that's not totally giving up. Doug's less than impressed w...
by ChrisoftheNorth
Fri Jan 20, 2023 3:40 pm
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times
Replies: 8732
Views: 124502

Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times

Cadillacs are still somehow commanding German lux prices. That's a tough one for me, especially knowing how they're engineered and built. I'd much rather an A4/5, which is a very intriguing proposition if reliability is there. Like you said, I think it might be. Still going to be more maintenance t...
by ChrisoftheNorth
Fri Jan 20, 2023 3:39 pm
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times
Replies: 8732
Views: 124502

Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times

After spending several minutes looking around, I can't actually find any details at all on the so-called "sport-tuned suspension" in the Legacy Sport or the standard car for that matter, so you'd have to get under one and actually measure the sway bars to have any idea what comes on the t...
by ChrisoftheNorth
Fri Jan 20, 2023 3:33 pm
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times
Replies: 8732
Views: 124502

Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times

I knew he was tall, didn't realize he was my size. He does seem to fit OK in there. Hmmm, will definitely check it out before pulling the trigger on anything. Hard part is I do want something somewhat sporty. Not a sports car, but something that's not totally giving up. Doug's less than impressed w...
by ChrisoftheNorth
Fri Jan 20, 2023 3:30 pm
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times
Replies: 8732
Views: 124502

Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times

Cadillacs are still somehow commanding German lux prices. That's a tough one for me, especially knowing how they're engineered and built. I'd much rather an A4/5, which is a very intriguing proposition if reliability is there. Like you said, I think it might be. Still going to be more maintenance t...
by ChrisoftheNorth
Fri Jan 20, 2023 3:26 pm
Forum: The Mudroom of Miscellany
Topic: So I bought some useless junk recently...
Replies: 3949
Views: 191639

So I bought some useless junk recently...

We cook absolutely everything in cast iron. No coating to scratch off. Heavy, but indestructible. we have stainless and cast iron. fish taste is hard to get out of cast iron sometimes. We really only keep one nonstick pan around, so trying this one out I get that. I've suggested picking up a nonsti...
by ChrisoftheNorth
Fri Jan 20, 2023 3:25 pm
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times
Replies: 8732
Views: 124502

Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times

I've actually debated going full couch and finding a CT6 with super cruise. I'd absolutely consider a CT5, but for the price... :notsure: Sticker prices are definitely high, I'd be sticking with toyota/subaru at that point too. I was assuming that the lux brand sedans would be heavily depreciated b...
by ChrisoftheNorth
Fri Jan 20, 2023 3:23 pm
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times
Replies: 8732
Views: 124502

Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times

I knew he was tall, didn't realize he was my size. He does seem to fit OK in there. Hmmm, will definitely check it out before pulling the trigger on anything. Hard part is I do want something somewhat sporty. Not a sports car, but something that's not totally giving up. Doug's less than impressed w...
by ChrisoftheNorth
Fri Jan 20, 2023 3:22 pm
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times
Replies: 8732
Views: 124502

Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times

So, I've been low-key looking into mid-size sedans as I may be seeing some serious highway time in the coming year. Nothing serious, but I noticed something under the radar... 2023 Subaru Legacy Sport 2.4T from the Ascent/WRX, but takes regular and has more torque than the WRX 260hp/280tq "SI-...
by ChrisoftheNorth
Fri Jan 20, 2023 3:17 pm
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times
Replies: 8732
Views: 124502

Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times

Yep, I love the new Prius, actually...but I'm worried about headroom. I'd check one out for sure :doe: How reliable are A4/5? I don't want something that's constantly at the shop or that I'm constantly doing maintenance on. I love the way they look, especially the A5 coupe. Check video with Doug. D...
by ChrisoftheNorth
Fri Jan 20, 2023 1:30 pm
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times
Replies: 8732
Views: 124502

Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times

I assume it's a non-starter because of the :wrong: badge, but there's always the... Cadillac CT5/CTS. AWD is pretty common and it gets ~30 mpg highway on 87 with the 2.0T or 3.6. I've actually debated going full couch and finding a CT6 with super cruise. I'd absolutely consider a CT5, but for the p...
by ChrisoftheNorth
Fri Jan 20, 2023 1:30 pm
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times
Replies: 8732
Views: 124502

Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times

Another option … dare I say it … Prius … new one is epic Looks like headroom would suck for Chris, otherwise it's perfect. I wonder if a base A4/A5 sedan wouldn't be a good option. They're fast and AFAIK run on 87. Yep, I love the new Prius, actually...but I'm worried about headroom. I'd check one ...
by ChrisoftheNorth
Fri Jan 20, 2023 12:56 pm
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times
Replies: 8732
Views: 124502

Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times

So, I've been low-key looking into mid-size sedans as I may be seeing some serious highway time in the coming year. Nothing serious, but I noticed something under the radar... 2023 Subaru Legacy Sport 2.4T from the Ascent/WRX, but takes regular and has more torque than the WRX 260hp/280tq "SI-...
by ChrisoftheNorth
Fri Jan 20, 2023 12:14 pm
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: IX-Lemon Life.
Replies: 2258
Views: 30437

CRAPURA replacement-The impossible task.

I don't get the CX-50. It's the same size as the CX-5 (which somehow isn't going away?) and is a FWD-based AWD based on the CX-3/3 platform. The interior is supposed to be nice, and I admit that I think it looks cool on the outside, but how it's not just a toaster otherwise is :notsure: to me. The ...
by ChrisoftheNorth
Fri Jan 20, 2023 12:03 pm
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times
Replies: 8732
Views: 124502

Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times

Are the 4xe units any more efficient once you’re not running on your 8 miles of EV only range? The short range is definitely sub optimal but for those of us in the short commute lovers club, it would make some difference. A tad bit. Also, in warm climates, the EV range is probably pretty OK for a s...
by ChrisoftheNorth
Fri Jan 20, 2023 11:56 am
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times
Replies: 8732
Views: 124502

Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times

So, I've been low-key looking into mid-size sedans as I may be seeing some serious highway time in the coming year. Nothing serious, but I noticed something under the radar... 2023 Subaru Legacy Sport 2.4T from the Ascent/WRX, but takes regular and has more torque than the WRX 260hp/280tq "SI-D...
by ChrisoftheNorth
Fri Jan 20, 2023 11:48 am
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: IX-Lemon Life.
Replies: 2258
Views: 30437

CRAPURA replacement-The impossible task.

I don't get the CX-50. It's the same size as the CX-5 (which somehow isn't going away?) and is a FWD-based AWD based on the CX-3/3 platform. The interior is supposed to be nice, and I admit that I think it looks cool on the outside, but how it's not just a toaster otherwise is :notsure: to me.
by ChrisoftheNorth
Fri Jan 20, 2023 11:46 am
Forum: The Mudroom of Miscellany
Topic: So I bought some useless junk recently...
Replies: 3949
Views: 191639

So I bought some useless junk recently...

We cook absolutely everything in cast iron. No coating to scratch off. Heavy, but indestructible.
by ChrisoftheNorth
Fri Jan 20, 2023 10:20 am
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times
Replies: 8732
Views: 124502

Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times

Sarcasm? Or was this expected? He was saying the development at FCA rushed this. Also the range is so shitty I never understood the suckers willing to pay a premium for a 800lb weight penalty and a near single digit range. That was what we struggled with on the product side, the system is worthless...
by ChrisoftheNorth
Fri Jan 20, 2023 10:16 am
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times
Replies: 8732
Views: 124502

Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times

I'm shocked. Sarcasm? Or was this expected? Lol, yea sarcasm. These were rushed to market because of a new CEO of Jeep throwing a tantrum because Jeep was "behind in electrification". Engineering had a list of issues a mile long when they were forced into production, this system is really...
by ChrisoftheNorth
Fri Jan 20, 2023 10:10 am
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times
Replies: 8732
Views: 124502

Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times

golftdibrad1 wrote: Fri Jan 20, 2023 9:59 am Yea fords are garbage and unreliable.

Heavy duty engines seem to be the one thing they can get right.