Let's focus on Suburus for a second.

[SKIQUATTRO]

my A4 has sport suspension which is lower than normal which causes problems when needing to clear snowplow piles and thick snow...it'll blast thru it in true Quattro fashion, but i've had the protective undercovering and front lower grill damaged (all fixed/repaird) because of the low ride height....the handling is supurb though!! I will test drive..

 

[wa-loaf]

my A4 has sport suspension which is lower than normal which causes problems when needing to clear snowplow piles and thick snow...it'll blast thru it in true Quattro fashion, but i've had the protective undercovering and front lower grill damaged (all fixed/repaird) because of the low ride height....the handling is supurb though!! I will test drive..

You just need to add some hydrolics. There's probably a tuner kid down the street from you who can help out.

 

[mlctvt]

You just need to add some hydrolics. There's probably a tuner kid down the street from you who can help out.

That's a good idea. Like a home-made Audi Allroad! Too bad they discountinued that car, it had the best of both worlds, lower it for good handling and raise it for off road or deep snow. I considered getting a used one with manual transmission but I've owned expensive German cars before and I couldn't take the high cost maintenance/parts and they weren't too reliable.

 

[wa-loaf]

If you have the time and money, it would be a fun project.

Yes, too bad about the Allroad (not that I could afford one anyway). Stupid to discontinue it, not everyone wants an oversized SUV like the Q7. If Volvo can have the XC70 and XC90, Audi should be able to make it work too.

 

[ctenidae]

So, are we pitching in to get an AZ Subaru yet? Call it the A-Zubaru?

 

[SKIQUATTRO]

i almost pulled the trigger on an AR, but something was really spectacular about the A4 i got, just dont see many with the combo i have....however...i have been keeping my eye on

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/10/enter-the-rumormill-audi-a4-allroad-quattro/

 

[wa-loaf]

A4 allroad, pretty sweet.

I remember seeing a few of these when I lived in Germany. For some reason they never came to the US. http://www.terra2imports.ca/import-japan113262835270487.htm

 

[SKIQUATTRO]

you wonder why??? that thing is hideous looking......

i have ADD when it comes to cars....I always want something else...just saw a sick looking Jeep Rubicon...hhhmmmmmmmmm, summer is coming..top/doors off.....hmmmmm

 

[bvibert]

you wonder why??? that thing is hideous looking......

I think it's pretty cool looking, in a weird kinda way. Maybe it's just because I have a sweet spot for A2 (or mkII, as the cool kids are calling them these days) Golfs (my 1st, 2nd, and 4th cars).

 

[campgottagopee]

Good article
http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/environment/2008-02-18-green-factories_N.htm

 

[SKIQUATTRO]

my first car was a 2 dr Golf, 5 Speed and I've had 4 other VW since then from Jettas, to Passat Wagon with 4 Motion, to my wifes Beetle...I love VWs (Audi little brother) .... just dont like the look of that thing...

 

[hammer]

my first car was a 2 dr Golf, 5 Speed and I've had 4 other VW since then from Jettas, to Passat Wagon with 4 Motion, to my wifes Beetle...I love VWs (Audi little brother) .... just dont like the look of that thing...

VWs don't have that good of a reputation for reliability...how has your experience been?

 

[wa-loaf]

my first car was a 2 dr Golf, 5 Speed and I've had 4 other VW since then from Jettas, to Passat Wagon with 4 Motion, to my wifes Beetle...I love VWs (Audi little brother) .... just dont like the look of that thing...

Back when I first saw one in 1990 I wanted it pretty bad. Now I'm kinda WTF?

 

[SKIQUATTRO]

Never had a problem with any VW or Audi's or Saabs I've owned.....other than just normal mtce, no issues...my buddy has had more isses with his Ford than I've had with any of my past German or Jap (Nissan/Acura) cars.....

 

[dmc]

Other then a fuel pump issue my Scirroco ran pretty well... normal maint...

 

[bvibert]

VWs don't have that good of a reputation for reliability...how has your experience been?

Same as the other guys. I've never had any reliability issues with my VW's, just normal stuff. FWIW, mine have been all at least 6 years old at time of purchase. The only real bitch I've had has been freezing door latch mechanisms on the two Passat's ('91 and '01) I've had. I can get the door open, but then part of the mechanism is frozen open so the door won't latch... :roll:

 

[wa-loaf]

Subaru has a new Diesel Motor. Anyone know if it's coming to the US anytime soon? Sounds pretty sweet.

 

[BeanoNYC]

Subaru has a new Diesel Motor. Anyone know if it's coming to the US anytime soon? Sounds pretty sweet.

Real neat. Maybe they'll eventually try to challenge VW's new diesel hybrid (70mpg!)

On another note. I made it from Stowe to NYC on one tank in my Subaru. I even decided to take the scenic route and go with 100 until I hit the mohonk trail in Mass. :beer:

VWs don't have that good of a reputation for reliability...how has your experience been?

Major electrical problems with my old '01 Jetta. Not to mention they had to replace the ignition coils twice! My service adviser advised me to dump it before the warranty ran out. That car was doomed from the start. I got a bit "caught up" in Manhattan the day I was to pick it up in Brooklyn, Sept 11 2001.

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

I recntly had my 2006 Suburu Impreza serviced and I saw a 2008 Impreza and they are so ugly..the dealer said they have more backseat legroom but that doesn't matter to me since I can't drive from the backseat.

My lease runs out on Haloween and I'll be several thousands miles over the 36,000 lease so I'll most likely take the option to buy, and drive it another year or so before selling it privately and then leasing a different vehicle..maybe an Audi..

The only issue I've had in almost 2.5 year is that recently the check engine light came on and my cruise control didn't work but that was fixed with a new sensor and the problem seems to be common in 2006 Suburus. I will say that the people who work at the dealership where I bought my Suburu..Faulkner off 512 in Bethlehem PA..were really friendly..I was able to knock over 40 bucks a month off my lease with negotiations..and I even got free windshield wiper blade replacements..

Suburus to me are definitely reliable..at least mine..and I abuse the F@ck out of it..

 

[SKIQUATTRO]

I avg'd 29.6 mpg yesterday from LI to Plattekill and back..3 guys, ski bags, and a Thule Ascent 1600 on the roof....