I found a WK that I'll show him tomorrow. The Liberty he found is a shitty base model but it was a NYS owned vehicle so I imagine it was at least maintained well enough.
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My dad, my brother, and my brother's wife all have legacys / outbacks from this gen, and about the only thing that has gone wrong on them is the head gasket thing. If that's taken care of it should be a pretty decent car.CaleDeRoo wrote: ↑Sun Nov 10, 2019 7:41 pmYes HG and Timing belt were done at 105k. My dad doesn't want to drive his 300 in the salt so he's looking for a car to drive in case he doesn't move to FL for work. He's 100% Capable of working on cars and has done so his entire life, but doesn't want to work on a car he might only own for a couple of months.
I don't get the old lady comment. They will out handle almost any competitor and don't even suck with the base 4 cyl motor and 4 speed auto. They are a little loud and tinny, noise isolation wasn't great in these.
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Yeah like I said my mom had a 2007 Limited until this spring, and my dad always had good things to say about it so I don't really get the old lady comments either. Unless he just thinks of my 62 y/o mom when he sees one idk.Johnny_P wrote: ↑Sun Nov 10, 2019 8:28 pmMy dad, my brother, and my brother's wife all have legacys / outbacks from this gen, and about the only thing that has gone wrong on them is the head gasket thing. If that's taken care of it should be a pretty decent car.CaleDeRoo wrote: ↑Sun Nov 10, 2019 7:41 pm
Yes HG and Timing belt were done at 105k. My dad doesn't want to drive his 300 in the salt so he's looking for a car to drive in case he doesn't move to FL for work. He's 100% Capable of working on cars and has done so his entire life, but doesn't want to work on a car he might only own for a couple of months.
I don't get the old lady comment. They will out handle almost any competitor and don't even suck with the base 4 cyl motor and 4 speed auto. They are a little loud and tinny, noise isolation wasn't great in these.
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So dad is out of town for over a week and I'm letting my GTI sit and drive his Explorer sport as my daily, and man I just love the driving, except these slow ass drivers just the fuck out of me, but thank god for that 3.5TT. I just got back from a date in DC and there's road work on one of the main roads where I feel like offroading with my GTI, and with the explorer, just glide over them and not darting out of potholes.
I also on on-ramps, and to be honest, I didn't feel that much difference compared to my GTI in terms of how much speed I carry, about 10 mph less in comparison. I think what it really needs it's a tighter steering and better trans programming with a functioning manual mode, and that's really all it needs to be almost identical. Of course that has to do with wrong wheel drive, front engine and both on car platform.
I also on on-ramps, and to be honest, I didn't feel that much difference compared to my GTI in terms of how much speed I carry, about 10 mph less in comparison. I think what it really needs it's a tighter steering and better trans programming with a functioning manual mode, and that's really all it needs to be almost identical. Of course that has to do with wrong wheel drive, front engine and both on car platform.
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How’s the mani pedi holding up? My gal totally did something different this time and 2 of my nails chipped already and I paid extra for gel! Which I never do. Going to have to switch places, any reccos ?MexicanYarisTK wrote: ↑Sun Nov 10, 2019 8:34 pm So dad is out of town for over a week and I'm letting my GTI sit and drive his Explorer sport as my daily, and man I just love the driving, except these slow ass drivers just the fuck out of me, but thank god for that 3.5TT. I just got back from a date in DC and there's road work on one of the main roads where I feel like offroading with my GTI, and with the explorer, just glide over them and not darting out of potholes.
I also on on-ramps, and to be honest, I didn't feel that much difference compared to my GTI in terms of how much speed I carry, about 10 mph less in comparison. I think what it really needs it's a tighter steering and better trans programming with a functioning manual mode, and that's really all it needs to be almost identical. Of course that has to do with wrong wheel drive, front engine and both on car platform.
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Will get back to you after making a reservation for a hibachi date with her BRB #prioritiesmax225 wrote: ↑Sun Nov 10, 2019 8:59 pmHow’s the mani pedi holding up? My gal totally did something different this time and 2 of my nails chipped already and I paid extra for gel! Which I never do. Going to have to switch places, any reccos ?MexicanYarisTK wrote: ↑Sun Nov 10, 2019 8:34 pm So dad is out of town for over a week and I'm letting my GTI sit and drive his Explorer sport as my daily, and man I just love the driving, except these slow ass drivers just the fuck out of me, but thank god for that 3.5TT. I just got back from a date in DC and there's road work on one of the main roads where I feel like offroading with my GTI, and with the explorer, just glide over them and not darting out of potholes.
I also on on-ramps, and to be honest, I didn't feel that much difference compared to my GTI in terms of how much speed I carry, about 10 mph less in comparison. I think what it really needs it's a tighter steering and better trans programming with a functioning manual mode, and that's really all it needs to be almost identical. Of course that has to do with wrong wheel drive, front engine and both on car platform.
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You gonna take the kiddies with ? You got the capacity.MexicanYarisTK wrote: ↑Sun Nov 10, 2019 9:00 pmWill get back to you after making a reservation for a hibachi date with her BRB #priorities
In all seriousness stop glamorizing driving, sad!
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just temporarily, it's to really keep some miles off the GTI.max225 wrote: ↑Sun Nov 10, 2019 9:04 pmYou gonna take the kiddies with ? You got the capacity.MexicanYarisTK wrote: ↑Sun Nov 10, 2019 9:00 pm
Will get back to you after making a reservation for a hibachi date with her BRB #priorities
In all seriousness stop glamorizing driving, sad!
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I remember seeing a video of him a few times where he debated to sell his galardo or not after he got laid off.max225 wrote: ↑Sun Nov 10, 2019 9:47 pm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAYQzkGojAM&t=131s
Do you guys watch this man...
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Our rental here is a brand new loaded Fusion titanium awd, had 6 miles on the odo when I got in. It's a really nice car. The seats for some reason actually have super narrow bolsters which fit my skinny ass great. The adaptive cruise works perfectly. The steering and braking are even decent.
Why anyone would buy trucks over these things is beyond me...
Why anyone would buy trucks over these things is beyond me...
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because we muricans are too fat to fit in a puny little fusiontroyguitar wrote: ↑Sun Nov 10, 2019 10:47 pm Our rental here is a brand new loaded Fusion titanium awd, had 6 miles on the odo when I got in. It's a really nice car. The seats for some reason actually have super narrow bolsters which fit my skinny ass great. The adaptive cruise works perfectly. The steering and braking are even decent.
Why anyone would buy trucks over these things is beyond me...
because muricans don't care about holding anything other than their big gulp cups from 7-11
because muricans need a cargo space to pick up kids from the fat camp
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do you lifestyle shop bro ?troyguitar wrote: ↑Sun Nov 10, 2019 10:47 pm Our rental here is a brand new loaded Fusion titanium awd, had 6 miles on the odo when I got in. It's a really nice car. The seats for some reason actually have super narrow bolsters which fit my skinny ass great. The adaptive cruise works perfectly. The steering and braking are even decent.
Why anyone would buy trucks over these things is beyond me...
Are you an uber driver or an epic adventure ready guy who loves labradors and has a picturesque cabin in the woods?
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I don't even have a beard.max225 wrote:do you lifestyle shop bro ?troyguitar wrote: ↑Sun Nov 10, 2019 10:47 pm Our rental here is a brand new loaded Fusion titanium awd, had 6 miles on the odo when I got in. It's a really nice car. The seats for some reason actually have super narrow bolsters which fit my skinny ass great. The adaptive cruise works perfectly. The steering and braking are even decent.
Why anyone would buy trucks over these things is beyond me...
Are you an uber driver or an epic adventure ready guy who loves labradors and has a picturesque cabin in the woods?
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https://rochester.craigslist.org/ctd/d/ ... 18777.html
I know leather was an option on the Laredo but does leather seats also mean heated seats?
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Pics are a little blurry but it looks like that one has factory heated seats.CaleDeRoo wrote: ↑Mon Nov 11, 2019 5:17 amhttps://rochester.craigslist.org/ctd/d/ ... 18777.html
I know leather was an option on the Laredo but does leather seats also mean heated seats?
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Cool thanks I'll have him text the guy. Anything specific to look at that you'd be able to see crawling under it?Apex wrote: ↑Mon Nov 11, 2019 7:19 amPics are a little blurry but it looks like that one has factory heated seats.CaleDeRoo wrote: ↑Mon Nov 11, 2019 5:17 am
https://rochester.craigslist.org/ctd/d/ ... 18777.html
I know leather was an option on the Laredo but does leather seats also mean heated seats?
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Listen for any clunking when shifting to reverse or drive; that’ll be the front diff bushings which can be a PITA as 2 of them need to be pressed in/out.
Usual rust stuff as it’s a NE ride.
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"Look!!Special Price for the week only!!This is an a great vehicle!!Runs and drives great!!Cold Air!!Heat!!Clean!!Automatic Transmission!!AM FM Radio!!Sun Roof!!ETC!!CaleDeRoo wrote: ↑Mon Nov 11, 2019 5:17 amhttps://rochester.craigslist.org/ctd/d/ ... 18777.html
I know leather was an option on the Laredo but does leather seats also mean heated seats?
Priced Well Below Kelly Blue Book Value!!!!!!!!!!"
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Yep I hate these ads.Melon wrote: ↑Mon Nov 11, 2019 9:48 am"Look!!Special Price for the week only!!This is an a great vehicle!!Runs and drives great!!Cold Air!!Heat!!Clean!!Automatic Transmission!!AM FM Radio!!Sun Roof!!ETC!!CaleDeRoo wrote: ↑Mon Nov 11, 2019 5:17 am
https://rochester.craigslist.org/ctd/d/ ... 18777.html
I know leather was an option on the Laredo but does leather seats also mean heated seats?
Priced Well Below Kelly Blue Book Value!!!!!!!!!!"
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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CaleDeRoo wrote: ↑Mon Nov 11, 2019 5:17 amhttps://rochester.craigslist.org/ctd/d/ ... 18777.html
I know leather was an option on the Laredo but does leather seats also mean heated seats?
I see heated seat buttons!!!!!!!!!!!
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I made a spreadsheet to help me select a car.
STI scored 39
Mini 3 cyl scored 60
Elantra sedan, Civic hatch, JGC, and Xterra all scored the same at 73
Man, shifting priorities and stuff. I would have never considered any of these 5 years ago.
STI scored 39
Mini 3 cyl scored 60
Elantra sedan, Civic hatch, JGC, and Xterra all scored the same at 73
Man, shifting priorities and stuff. I would have never considered any of these 5 years ago.
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Throw an aftermarket radio in there and that's a place to be.max225 wrote: ↑Mon Nov 11, 2019 8:01 pmCaleDeRoo wrote: ↑Mon Nov 11, 2019 5:17 am
https://rochester.craigslist.org/ctd/d/ ... 18777.html
I know leather was an option on the Laredo but does leather seats also mean heated seats?
I see heated seat buttons!!!!!!!!!!!