Of course fine print changes so YMMV, literally.īy the way. Ha.)Ī hidden perk of AWD and tire hazard insurance, I guess. (I don't want to know the specifics of that deal, and don't. Another friend got a place to make him a deal on four new ones for the price of the insurance deductible - $150. I got two brand new tires for the Subaru last year from a single nail in a sidewall for the cost of the recycling fee for the old ones. The better places have the tire size difference specs in their system and it'll just make them measure them to even do the road hazard replacement and tell them if you need multiple tires. If you have the cheap $7 "road hazard" coverage on the tires from any larger tire place, they have to change out whatever tires necessary to make the system safe again before they can let you leave. The Subaru system is a bit tolerant but here's the fun part. That bastardized stupid system will electrically lock the front hubs in the middle of a turn and send you sliding for the far ditch. That thing, the few times I've tried it, causes more loss of control with bad timing on 2W to 4W switch overs, than anything else I've ever driven in patchy snow. That said, the worst possible system ever devised is what's in the Yukon. I regularly have it wrapped up to the 6K RPM redline accelerating wishing it would do something. The Subaru headed that way once, and the above mentioned "goose", and it was right back where I wanted it. Two or three nights ago during our last little slushy snowstorm that rolled in around sunset/evening commute time, I drove right on past (well I slowed and waved and/or asked if they were all ok) four other vehicles in the ditch on the county road. If I'm "losing it" in the Subaru, a general point of the front tires in the direction desired and mashing the gas pedal always fixes it. It delivers power wonderfully and really helps maintain control compared to other systems. Very different system than the crap Americans call AWD. I want old fashioned 4WD and if I could get them, manually locking hubs.īut I love how the Subaru AWD system both operates and drives. Subaru/Hybrids "From my experience": Liberals, environmental nut cases, animal lovers, LGBT, and/or senior citizens. The horrible roads will tear their low riding cars a new one by spring. Very High End: People who have way to much money then sense, especially around here.
Doesn't much care about the cost of gas until its $4 gal, then complains to everyone about their gas bill.
Has their child's team number as a window sticker. Want something that will last and is cheap. Can be an ****ole, but also can be a great person to enjoy a pitcher over a campfire.įour Door Honda/Toyota: Typical office worker that doesn't care much about their appearance.
Raised Jeeps: Enjoy weekends off-road in the local National/State Park. Avoid at all costs as they normally high beam, tailgate, and/or cut you off. Raised "Road Only" Trucks: Epic ****oles that think their the alpha male of their neighborhood. Owners want something to beat around in without damaging their nicer vehicles. Typically not the sole means of transportation. Older Pick-Up Trucks: Work/Farm trucks or antique trucks. Newer Pick-up Trucks: Either as a work vehicle or as a style symbol, especially in Texas! Typically want to run everyone off the road and/or tailgating ****oles. Most of this is in good fun and I know these aren't 100% inclusive. So I thought I hear you guys thoughts on the most typical stereotypes you think and/or have heard. The last two years of driving my Subaru Forester has shown me that some people have an interesting view on Subaru drivers, especially in the south!! I have actually been run out of a hardware store and a gas station because I pulled up in my car.