('93-'01) New to Subaru!

Fogboy · 07-21-2001, 12:37 PM

I was a 2000 Focus Owner, untill my dealer caught my car on fire during a service!

I was then faced with buying a new car. The Focus gave me trouble so i did a ton of research.

Guess which car came out on top? Subaru!

For the price....the most car you can get "in my opinion".

I got the 2002 OBS because i didn't have an xtra $5000.00 for the WRX. i am very happy with it, it kicks ass.

Alot of the time I can be seen standing near it doing this..

. Some folks wonder what the hell is wrong with me....I just tell them they don't understand!

If you want to see the details of the flaming Focus see it here http://fordfog.tripod.com

* Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

Tats · 07-21-2001, 01:19 PM

Let me be the first to welcome you to the family!

Welcome! You made an excellent choice if I do say so my self.

Tats.

HYDCSX400 · 07-21-2001, 03:04 PM

that fire couldn't have happend to a better car

!

A friend of mine has a 2000 fucus and it is the worst handeling (newer) car I've ever driven. (even for a comuter car, my wifes 93 carolla would trash the fucus in a corner)

good job on the new subie!

kevinsUBARU · 07-21-2001, 03:06 PM

welcome!

Tkacik · 07-21-2001, 04:18 PM

Welcome to the club! Hope you have a good cash flow, after you make one mod...you just keep going back for more

makua11b · 07-21-2001, 11:47 PM

Congatulations!

Welcome to the world of Subarus. It's the world of enlightenment and supremecy (and poor spelling).

Subies · 07-22-2001, 12:04 AM

So what happened after your focus got caught on fire? Did they give money to you? How much did you get back?

jonathan

Youngun · 07-22-2001, 12:09 AM

man, the dealer setting your car on fire is pretty harsh. I was just reading about some anarchist/environmentalists in oregon who set a dealership and 3 SUV's on fire. And i thought that was pretty hardcore at the time :-|. But anyway, welcome to the big happy subaru family!

Pikeadon · 07-22-2001, 12:10 AM

How the heck did they catch your car on fire? I could see if they broke something but setting your engine on fire is strange.

marty · 07-22-2001, 03:34 AM

well fogboy welcome to the scooby family

now prepare yourself,'cause you'll be having fun driving your subie!!!

i hope that you'll head out somewhere on a gravel road to feel the adrenaline rush you get from entering a corner at 70mph sideways

and the look of horor

your buddies will have when they're sitting on the passenger seat!!!
or if the extreme driving's not your cup of tea,you can just experience the confidence inspiring manners of your car in any kind of driving conditions...

now it's time for you to put on your shades

and head out
to show off your baby subie!!!
happy to have you among us

Fogboy · 07-22-2001, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Pikeadon
How the heck did they catch your car on fire? I could see if they broke something but setting your engine on fire is strange.

They were working on the injectors.... they needed a photo of my headlamp for warrenty & my odometer. the fool turned my key too far starting the engine in 106 degree weather, (the injectors were removed from the car) they sprayed fuel all over at 26psi and faooofffffaaaa BBQ time!
in not so many words idiots!!!!! ***Note the 2002 OBS odometer is allways on no need to turn the key*** Some engeneers get it!!

see it at http://fordfog.tripod.com

Fogboy · 07-22-2001, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by marty
well fogboy welcome to the scooby family
now prepare yourself,'cause you'll be having fun driving your subie!!! i hope that you'll head out somewhere on a gravel road to feel the adrenaline rush you get from entering a corner at 70mph sideways and the look of horor your buddies will have when they're sitting on the passenger seat!!!
or if the extreme driving's not your cup of tea,you can just experience the confidence inspiring manners of your car in any kind of driving conditions...
now it's time for you to put on your shades and head out
to show off your baby subie!!!
happy to have you among us

70 sideways sounds good to me! however I am still getting a feel for the little beast. I don't want to hurt it, cause i didn't know how to read the feedback yet.
I am used to the feel of front wheel drive.
My other vehicles are 4x4 also but not the same!!!!
97" Dodge ram 1500 Xtra cab (not good for rallying)
87" Suzuki Samuri lifted 8 inches over stock, also not so good in the turns Climbs rocks damn good though.

Anyway thanks for the welcome to the club. I am looking forward to many years of great driving from my 02 OBS. P.S. Does the club have windshield banners?

Skylab · 07-22-2001, 12:20 PM

Welcome! I was a potential Ford Focus buyer. However, after sitting in one, I realized I was sitting in a FORD. No power anything, no tilt, no cruise, certainly no leather, no sunroof, no motor practically, no sunroof, and no AWD! Hey, it's an economy car. I think the new modded one that is coming out looks pretty cool, but I'm so glad that Scooby caught my attention.

Skylab™

Would you drive this car?

Byrner13 · 07-22-2001, 12:45 PM

I would rather ride this than a Focus..........

Peaty · 07-22-2001, 12:47 PM

Welcome, You made a good choice.

Check out our pages for a few mods you can do:

www.scoobymods.com

Peaty

ChosenWon · 07-22-2001, 03:14 PM

Yeah one of our Moderators, (Jaimie) posted your site a few weeks back, I checked it out then, and hoped you would make your way over here.

I know we are all biased, but I think yo made a great choice. Congrats on the new car, and welcome.

You do realize though, now tht other focus owners will see that you were able to get rid of the focus and get a OBS, there will be a nationwide Rash of "Sudden under-hood fires" on the Foci across the country....

Subies · 07-22-2001, 04:08 PM

That 4wheeler looks funny

RichP · 07-22-2001, 06:55 PM

I checked out your site - I know it was traumatic for you and all, but you've got to admit in hindsight that not only was it kind of funny, but it's not a bad deal.

I've had rental Focuses(Focii?), and I actually don't mind them too much. Kind of anemic, but a hell of a deal for what they cost.

david2z4 · 07-22-2001, 06:56 PM

Welcome

Fogboy · 07-22-2001, 09:38 PM

You all crack me up!!!!!
Glad to be a member.

gugarci · 07-22-2001, 10:12 PM

Congrats

great to have you on board.

SubaTubaru · 07-23-2001, 02:48 AM

welcometo the family!

SubaTubaru · 07-23-2001, 02:53 AM

hmmm looks like someon it trying to ruin me LOL

Hanzo · 07-23-2001, 07:34 AM

Bling bling.

mbiker97 · 07-23-2001, 11:58 AM

Welcome! I think we should all chip in and get him a trunk monkey trained to put out fires, or start them!!

Seth

07-21-2001, 12:37 PM	#1
Fogboy Scooby Newbie Member#: 8558 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Sac, Ca. Vehicle: 2002 WRX Platinum Silver Metallic	New to Subaru! I was a 2000 Focus Owner, untill my dealer caught my car on fire during a service! I was then faced with buying a new car. The Focus gave me trouble so i did a ton of research. Guess which car came out on top? Subaru! For the price....the most car you can get "in my opinion". I got the 2002 OBS because i didn't have an xtra $5000.00 for the WRX. i am very happy with it, it kicks ass. Alot of the time I can be seen standing near it doing this.. . Some folks wonder what the hell is wrong with me....I just tell them they don't understand! If you want to see the details of the flaming Focus see it here http://fordfog.tripod.com * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

07-22-2001, 12:45 PM	#14
Byrner13 Scooby Newbie Member#: 5966 Join Date: Apr 2001 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Orange County, California Vehicle: 1999 Ford Ranger Dented Grey	Focus I would rather ride this than a Focus..........

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07-21-2001, 01:19 PM	#2
Tats Scooby Specialist Member#: 5692 Join Date: Apr 2001 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Lovely Florida, NY Vehicle: WTF? YES! I am better than you!	Let me be the first to welcome you to the family! Welcome! You made an excellent choice if I do say so my self. Tats.

07-21-2001, 03:04 PM	#3
HYDCSX400 Scooby Newbie Member#: 2183 Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Bellows Falls, VT Vehicle: 87' Shelby CSX #400 Black/silver	that fire couldn't have happend to a better car ! A friend of mine has a 2000 fucus and it is the worst handeling (newer) car I've ever driven. (even for a comuter car, my wifes 93 carolla would trash the fucus in a corner) good job on the new subie!

07-21-2001, 03:06 PM	#4
kevinsUBARU Scooby Specialist Member#: 2263 Join Date: Sep 2000 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Funky Kingston, NY Vehicle: 2012 Impreza Sport	welcome!

07-21-2001, 04:18 PM	#5
Tkacik Scooby Guru Member#: 847 Join Date: Feb 2000 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Milledgeville, Georgia Vehicle: '06 Titan Crew Cab '03 Odyssey - EXL/RES	Welcome to the club! Hope you have a good cash flow, after you make one mod...you just keep going back for more

07-21-2001, 11:47 PM	#6
makua11b Scooby Newbie Member#: 5931 Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DepotTown,Ypsi MI USA Vehicle: 02 WRX Sdn Silver	Congatulations! Welcome to the world of Subarus. It's the world of enlightenment and supremecy (and poor spelling).

07-22-2001, 12:04 AM	#7
Subies Scooby Specialist Member#: 2543 Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Charlotte, North Carolina Vehicle: 2002 wrx	So what happened after your focus got caught on fire? Did they give money to you? How much did you get back? jonathan

07-22-2001, 12:09 AM	#8
Youngun Scooby Newbie Member#: 3382 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Ithaca, NY Vehicle: 2001 Impreza RS Black, like me	man, the dealer setting your car on fire is pretty harsh. I was just reading about some anarchist/environmentalists in oregon who set a dealership and 3 SUV's on fire. And i thought that was pretty hardcore at the time :-\|. But anyway, welcome to the big happy subaru family!

07-22-2001, 12:10 AM	#9
Pikeadon Scooby Specialist Member#: 4422 Join Date: Feb 2001 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: College Station, TX Vehicle: 00 RS Yellow	How the heck did they catch your car on fire? I could see if they broke something but setting your engine on fire is strange.

07-22-2001, 03:34 AM	#10
marty Scooby Newbie Member#: 3673 Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: chicoutimi,quebec,canada Vehicle: 2000 impreza 2.5 RS blue ridge,yellow stripes	well fogboy welcome to the scooby family now prepare yourself,'cause you'll be having fun driving your subie!!! i hope that you'll head out somewhere on a gravel road to feel the adrenaline rush you get from entering a corner at 70mph sideways and the look of horor your buddies will have when they're sitting on the passenger seat!!! or if the extreme driving's not your cup of tea,you can just experience the confidence inspiring manners of your car in any kind of driving conditions... now it's time for you to put on your shades and head out to show off your baby subie!!! happy to have you among us

07-22-2001, 12:20 PM	#13
Skylab Scooby Specialist Member#: 4263 Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Ca	Welcome! I was a potential Ford Focus buyer. However, after sitting in one, I realized I was sitting in a FORD. No power anything, no tilt, no cruise, certainly no leather, no sunroof, no motor practically, no sunroof, and no AWD! Hey, it's an economy car. I think the new modded one that is coming out looks pretty cool, but I'm so glad that Scooby caught my attention. Skylab™ Would you drive this car?

07-22-2001, 12:47 PM	#15
Peaty Techno Sapien Moderator Member#: 449 Join Date: Oct 1999 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Lawrence, KS Vehicle: 2010 Legacy 3.6R Lim Azurite Blue Pearl	Welcome, You made a good choice. Check out our pages for a few mods you can do: www.scoobymods.com Peaty

07-22-2001, 03:14 PM	#16
ChosenWon Scooby Specialist Member#: 2236 Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Red Sox Nation w/ y2k4door Vehicle: 2000 Audi S4 silver/rally dirt brown	Yeah one of our Moderators, (Jaimie) posted your site a few weeks back, I checked it out then, and hoped you would make your way over here. I know we are all biased, but I think yo made a great choice. Congrats on the new car, and welcome. You do realize though, now tht other focus owners will see that you were able to get rid of the focus and get a OBS, there will be a nationwide Rash of "Sudden under-hood fires" on the Foci across the country....

07-22-2001, 04:08 PM	#17
Subies Scooby Specialist Member#: 2543 Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Charlotte, North Carolina Vehicle: 2002 wrx	That 4wheeler looks funny

07-22-2001, 06:55 PM	#18
RichP Scooby Newbie Member#: 8547 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Michigan Vehicle: 2000 Olds Alero	I checked out your site - I know it was traumatic for you and all, but you've got to admit in hindsight that not only was it kind of funny, but it's not a bad deal. I've had rental Focuses(Focii?), and I actually don't mind them too much. Kind of anemic, but a hell of a deal for what they cost.

07-22-2001, 06:56 PM	#19
david2z4 Scooby Specialist Member#: 1838 Join Date: Jul 2000 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: WA Vehicle: 2000 Impreza RS BRP Vishnu Turbo/Tec3	Welcome

07-22-2001, 09:38 PM	#20
Fogboy Scooby Newbie Member#: 8558 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Sac, Ca. Vehicle: 2002 WRX Platinum Silver Metallic	You all crack me up!!!!! Glad to be a member.

07-22-2001, 10:12 PM	#21
gugarci Scooby Newbie Member#: 7386 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Lyndhurst, New Jersey Vehicle: 02 WRX Sport Wagon WR Blue	Congrats great to have you on board.

07-23-2001, 02:48 AM	#22
SubaTubaru Scooby Specialist Member#: 5343 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Burlington Ma Vehicle: 97 Legacy GT 4 tone red	welcometo the family!

07-23-2001, 02:53 AM	#23
SubaTubaru Scooby Specialist Member#: 5343 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Burlington Ma Vehicle: 97 Legacy GT 4 tone red	hmmm looks like someon it trying to ruin me LOL

07-23-2001, 07:34 AM	#24
Hanzo Scooby Specialist Member#: 2487 Join Date: Sep 2000 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: VA Vehicle: 2013 BRZ Satin Pearl White	Bling bling.

07-23-2001, 11:58 AM	#25
mbiker97 Scooby Guru Member#: 7922 Join Date: Jun 2001 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Tucson Vehicle: 04 CTS-V b/b/b 99 GMC Highrider	Welcome! I think we should all chip in and get him a trunk monkey trained to put out fires, or start them!! Seth