folivier
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Just checked and the dongle did disable remote start in my Buick. Not really a problem since I rarely use it. Maybe in Colorado but it's easy to unplug.
Some years back got hit from behind while stopped on the LA freeway one morning heading for work. She was in a midsized Honda and I was driving a Buick enclave. Cop figured she was doing about 25. Her engine was on the floor and the car crumple up like someone stepped on an empty aluminum beer can. I drove my car off the highway and waited for the cops who were sorely pissed that the other driver had left the scene. Introduced my self and he looked at the minor damage to my rear bumper and her car which was totalled. In the end I needed some minor work as she bent my exhaust and damaged some back up sensors. But have made it a point of driving substantial and safe vehicles ever since. Any accident I can walk away from is okay by me!Good morning FIRE folks,
I had a car wreck Tuesday evening which totaled my Mazda6 (which also saved my life) and now am looking for a new car. I'm leaning towards a Subaru Crosstrek and looking for current late model owners for their ownership experience. Full disclosure: i've owned 3 Subies in the past, but my last one was a 2006 Impreza sport (which I loved) but not sure on current gen of cars. Any thoughts? Thanks!
Some years back got hit from behind while stopped on the LA freeway one morning heading for work. She was in a midsized Honda and I was driving a Buick enclave. Cop figured she was doing about 25. Her engine was on the floor and the car crumple up like someone stepped on an empty aluminum beer can. I drove my car off the highway and waited for the cops who were sorely pissed that the other driver had left the scene. Introduced my self and he looked at the minor damage to my rear bumper and her car which was totalled. In the end I needed some minor work as she bent my exhaust and damaged some back up sensors. But have made it a point of driving substantial and safe vehicles ever since. Any accident I can walk away from is okay by me!
I ended up with a 2024 Subaru Crosstrek premium. Got a good deal and the car is great for me. 2.0 liter not too powerful, but it’s fine for commuting and a safe car
As I've noted elsewhere here, I'm Subaru shopping. How do you like the Ascent?Great choice! We are at our 4th Subaru (2011 Legacy, 2012 Outback, 2015 Outback, cheated on Outback with a dud of a Lexus 350 in 2018/19, 2020 Ascent). We had 3 BMWs before and prefer Subarus now. We are looking to get another Subaru Ascent in 2025/2026.
Great choice! We are at our 4th Subaru (2011 Legacy, 2012 Outback, 2015 Outback, cheated on Outback with a dud of a Lexus 350 in 2018/19, 2020 Ascent). We had 3 BMWs before and prefer Subarus now. We are looking to get another Subaru Ascent in 2025/2026.
I was really concerned with the 2.0 liter engine being underpowered. It’s not a rocket ship by any stretch, but it’s very good for commuting. I’m really liking the CVT on this thing.
As I've noted elsewhere here, I'm Subaru shopping. How do you like the Ascent?
I've been thinking that, if we decide we need the turbo engine, we should consider one instead of the Outback.