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[fermic37]

Traded in the GFs 2016 base model impreza coupe for a 2018 sport impreza hatch.

Its amazing how much more refined these little cars have gotten since the overhaul in 2017. Same horribly slow 150hp engine though, but also the same almost 37MPG.

Our local dealer is part of the Subaru courtesy car program, this was in their fleet, has 4500 miles on it and was almost 7k off the sticker price as a brand new one.

[phydeaux]

From what I was hearing the tkc80 was the king dual sport tire, but they didn’t last. They’re kinda expensive to be burning up every 3-3500 miles. I’ve heard the shinkos were around 7-8k mile tires. Haven’t heard of the motoz tires but I’ll check em out.

Have you looked into Heidenau ?

[Tom Renda]

Traded in the GFs 2016 base model impreza coupe for a 2018 sport impreza hatch.

Its amazing how much more refined these little cars have gotten since the overhaul in 2017. Same horribly slow 150hp engine though, but also the same almost 37MPG.

Our local dealer is part of the Subaru courtesy car program, this was in their fleet, has 4500 miles on it and was almost 7k off the sticker price as a brand new one.

Did Subaru EVER solve the head gasket issue on the H-4????

Fargin CORKSUCKERS!

Honda sure did -- Goldwings go 3x or 4x as far with the same basic engine design.

I was a loyal Subaru guy till I tried to keep ONE past 100k miles.

Now, I buy Hondas and hope Subaru is the next Fukushima.

[Lickety Split]

I played around with my 2007 FJR AE model for a year and a half. I put 33,000 miles on it during that short time. It is a great touring bike, but the auto clutch is just not made for twisty roads. So I bought a 2013 FJR with 9500 miles on it. That makes 4 horses in the barn. What the hell is wrong with me?

[fermic37]

Did Subaru EVER solve the head gasket issue on the H-4????

Fargin CORKSUCKERS!

Honda sure did -- Goldwings go 3x or 4x as far with the same basic engine design.

I was a loyal Subaru guy till I tried to keep ONE past 100k miles.

Now, I buy Hondas and hope Subaru is the next Fukushima.

Yes. Back in 2015 at the latest when they re designed a bunch of stuff. They also added a timing chain and ditched the belt.

[glory racing]

I played around with my 2007 FJR AE model for a year and a half. I put 33,000 miles on it during that short time. It is a great touring bike, but the auto clutch is just not made for twisty roads. So I bought a 2013 FJR with 9500 miles on it. That makes 4 horses in the barn. What the hell is wrong with me?

This is probably not the place to get into what's wrong with ya but I like that FJR. So do you now own 2 of them...1 clutch and 1 auto?

[Lickety Split]

This is probably not the place to get into what's wrong with ya but I like that FJR. So do you now own 2 of them...1 clutch and 1 auto?

Thanks. Yeah that makes two of them. I am going to use the auto for commuting and the new one for touring. I'll probably ride it up there the next warm weekend. There are some properties in Peel (near 125 ) that I am looking at.

[MichaelFZ1]

Have you looked into Heidenau ?

I have, I have heard they last, but don’t know much else about them. I don’t mind changing out the tires, but I don’t wanna pay a premium for a knobby that’ll get burned off riding to the trails. But at the same time I want a at least 50/50 tire so I don’t suffer too much when the pavement ends.

[organ donor]

I played around with my 2007 FJR AE model for a year and a half. I put 33,000 miles on it during that short time. It is a great touring bike, but the auto clutch is just not made for twisty roads. So I bought a 2013 FJR with 9500 miles on it. That makes 4 horses in the barn. What the hell is wrong with me?

I know, only 4 bikes, what is wrong with you?

[WileECoyote]

Did Subaru EVER solve the head gasket issue on the H-4????

Fargin CORKSUCKERS!

Honda sure did -- Goldwings go 3x or 4x as far with the same basic engine design.

I was a loyal Subaru guy till I tried to keep ONE past 100k miles.

Now, I buy Hondas and hope Subaru is the next Fukushima.

So, tell us how you really feel...........................

[gotfz1]

Did Subaru EVER solve the head gasket issue on the H-4????

Fargin CORKSUCKERS!

Honda sure did -- Goldwings go 3x or 4x as far with the same basic engine design.

I was a loyal Subaru guy till I tried to keep ONE past 100k miles.

Now, I buy Hondas and hope Subaru is the next Fukushima.

Heh. As mentioned by another poster, yes.

I'm only just now coming to accept they're a legit option after getting stranded by a couple that were only moderately used and failed in ways too expensive to repair. Maybe that's a lesson, it's only taken me 40 years to get over those

[fermic37]

Hah yeah. I wouldn’t have owned any of the older ones anyway. We’re like riding in a poorly optioned tin can

The new ones (she got this one with all the options minus sunroof and eyesight for 20,900) with everything they offer and 4wd you just can’t beat it with any other brand. She also finagled herself a free certified warranty which ups the power train to 100k/6 Years. She is a better negotiator than me

[glory racing]

Thanks. Yeah that makes two of them. I am going to use the auto for commuting and the new one for touring. I'll probably ride it up there the next warm weekend. There are some properties in Peel (near 125 ) that I am looking at.

Peel is a nice area. Come on up this weekend...the low for Sunday is 1 but it is gonna warm up to damn near 20. That aint nothin for a real FJR rider.

[hooligan998]

Tusk Feeler Gauge Set...

If you're planning on doing a valve clearance check and are in need of a set of feeler gauges, I highly recommend these by Tusk. You need the tapered design to check the middle intake valve and being a 32 leaf design, has all the sizes you need to make accurate checks. I got mine off eBay for under $11.

[YamahaMan444]

She is a better negotiator than me

Better tits too!