Date: Thu, 27 May 2004 10:07:29 -0600
Reply-To: Andrew Fox <afox@CNR.COLOSTATE.EDU>
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From: Andrew Fox <afox@CNR.COLOSTATE.EDU>
Subject: Re: Subaru Engines (NVC)
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Dont you people care about gas mileage? The new subaru's are only getting
in the low to mid 20's, barley better than the small SUVs? I have a 92
legacy wagon AWD, gets over 30 mpg, gutless yet, but cheap to drive and
bulletproof. I for one am very disappointed that subaru has gone from
producing fuel efficent cars for the masses to satisfying the needs of the
few with the deep pockets, its just like honda and vw, noone wants to make
a cheap car these days, honda no longer sells a small fuel efficent
hatchback, their only hatchback is an overpriced suped up stupid looking
model for stupid kids. VW is selling overpriced made in mexico yuppy
cars, and overpriced SUVs and sportcars for those with more money than
brains. The practical car market is going to the koreans (kia's and
hyndai's).
Andrew
On Thu, 27 May 2004, Mike Blotz wrote:
> the choices are actually 2.2, 2.5 phase 1 and 2 (DOHC or SOHC--better),
> 3.3 SVX, 2.0 WRX and the newer 2.5 turbo. I am doing the 2.2 swap from a
> 90 legacy on my syncro as we speak--almost done. they are bullit proof
> engines--as well as the turbo 2.0 WRX.
>
> main reason subaru made the 2.0 turbo WRX is because it was the consumer
> version of there rally WRX impreza. rally cars are limited to 2.0L. that
> is the reason. now they have a consumer version of there STI WRX which
> is a 2.5 turbo. and same motor detuned in the forester and coming out
> next week--the new legacy line (ive been waiting a year for that) yes--i
> drive subarus as a daily driver here in CO (legacy 2.5GT wagen). even
> with my 2.2 90 legacy motor i am 35 hp ahead (130hp) and--I forget the
> number exactly--but close to 25 more ft lbs of torque. there is a guy
> local to me doing a WRX conversion as well--cant wait to see it. I know
> he only has something like 28K ORIGINAL miles on his syncro and
> tranny--which would probably be the weak link with that much HP and
> torque.
>
> ps--I drove the WRX when they unloaded it from the truck here in
> CO--demo car--they didnt care how it was driven. very far from gutless
> here at elevation 9hich doesnt effect turbos much anyway)--holy cow--mr
> lawman/insuranceman wouldnt let me have one
>
> mike
>
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