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02-20-2008, 10:38 AM | #176 | |
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02-20-2008, 11:14 AM | #177 |
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02-20-2008, 12:38 PM | #178 | |
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02-20-2008, 12:54 PM | #179 |
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True, plus there is no need to stock every part at every dealer. Rarely-needed parts can be on a special-order basis.
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02-20-2008, 01:07 PM | #180 | |
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02-20-2008, 01:09 PM | #181 |
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can someone post the chart of where impreza/wrx owners are supposed to go?? its the chart with the arrows from the wrx to legacy, etc..
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02-20-2008, 01:19 PM | #182 | |
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What I do want is to know why we have fewer accessories available in the large US market than in smaller markets elsewhere (besides items that may cost more to certify for US safety/emissions/economy standards than would cost to certify for Europe or Australia. I get that part. ). |
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02-20-2008, 02:36 PM | #183 | |
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Subaru's deep tray (also works w/Legacy wagon, plus there's one made for Forester) offers much more protection, covering the sides of the cargo area and the back of the rear seats. With the shallow tray, gardeners who haul anything larger than a flat of perennials end up with muddy pots against the cloth and carpet in the cargo area. I was bringing home a few bags of sand (stacked in the back of the cargo area to keep the extra weight over the rear axle). Several bags of sand split en route, and guess where the sand went... overflowed the shallow tray and down through the sides and center split of the rear seatback, continuing its path onto the rear seatcushion and down in between the cushion and seatback, falling in the LATCH holes and seatbelt recesses. I'm sure there's still sand in there. Ever since, I've been trying to get that deep cargo tray. Switching topics, folks here need to understand that unclemat's favorite Subaru was discontinued in the US, so of course he's gonna be frustrated about it. He could've just given up on the brand. Subaru's fortunate to have such passionate owners. Can you imagine how the folks here on NASIOC would howl and "whine" if SOA decided to stop offering the WRX or STI? I never owned a Legacy wagon, but think that in GT form it was perhaps the quintessential Subaru, offering passenger-car safety and handling, sportiness and utility in an "anti-SUV" form. Even though I didn't own one, as a Subaru "fan" I can see its loss is worth mourning. |
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02-20-2008, 02:47 PM | #184 | |
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02-20-2008, 02:52 PM | #185 |
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Look at the prices those overseas distributors have to charge in order to do it and still make a profit. SOA is already losing money and has judged that Americans aren't yet willing to pay those kinds of prices.
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02-20-2008, 03:06 PM | #186 | |
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You are absolutely correct. There are some of us that appreciate the quality of factory parts and accessories, but we are far outnumbered by the guys that are putting brand-x parts on the car. As I said in an earlier post there is a way to order non US parts through a US dealer, however the way SOA currently handles it is somewhat flawed. If SOA blog wants to hear my thoughts on this just say yes |
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02-20-2008, 03:14 PM | #187 |
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Our view is that while we don't offer everything you can find in other markets, we generally offer more genuine accessories than the other importers. Compared to other markets, we do offer what you might class as traditional aftermarket items that are better served by such as Pep Boys. This is because we could never get the quality we need and 3/36 warranty at a competitive price. So we leave it to the aftermarket. In some countries, there is a less developed aftermarket. And, remember, as a subsidiary (most other markets are independent distributors) we are more beholding to FHI quality standards etc. Add that to the other points about legal issues, warranty and crash test and you pretty much have where we are. Like I say, we can't make everyone happy, but we try to make most people happy, most of the time, at a reasonable price.
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02-20-2008, 03:39 PM | #188 |
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It's funny, but a rumor is made more believable if it's something you want to hear.
People hear 260hp and suddenly there is a suspension of disbelief. I bet the same people bought the fake Corvette Blue Devil photos hook, line, and sinker: http://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/01/r...-winding-road/ Think about it, folks. The flagship Tribeca makes 256hp. Do you really think they're going to hurry up and give the mid-line WRX more power than the flagship? Keep in mind the Tribeca just got a power boost, so changes by MY2010 are very unlikely. |
02-20-2008, 04:06 PM | #189 |
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it was more the faked interview that I was commenting on. Our policy is that we NEVER comment on rumors.. wether right, wrong or indifferent. The reason we do that is... if we only denied what "wasn't" true.. you know what "was" true but us saying "no comment". You see?
So, all speculation comes back from us with "no comment on future product" stamped on it. What we 'will' clear up is wether we have announced something or not. So you might post a comment that says: "SOA has announced SOA Blog is getting a pay rise" and I would have to say "sadly, no we haven't..." . We are here to to clarify what we have and haven't said - and Tim Mahoney never said no such thing no how. |
02-20-2008, 04:13 PM | #190 | |
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Think about this: Nobody interested in buying a new Tribeca cares a whit about how much power the WRX has, and vice versa. |
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02-20-2008, 04:35 PM | #191 |
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The Blue Devil thing was a hoax, too.
And that only reinforces my point. People believed it because they wanted to, it was exciting. "A WRX with 260hp, wow, how exciting!" It's not going to happen. |
02-20-2008, 05:39 PM | #192 |
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It's not so much the power that the car has, it's the way it gets delivered.
In the old car it was a sudden rush of power, in the new one it is subtle but faster. Personally I'll take faster anyday |
02-20-2008, 05:59 PM | #193 | |
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02-20-2008, 06:05 PM | #194 | |
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02-20-2008, 06:25 PM | #195 |
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02-20-2008, 06:50 PM | #196 |
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SOA Blog,
I have a few questions/comments, and I know you can't answer some of them, but it's nice to know someone at SOA will see them haha. 1) Owners of the STI or even WRX that want to upgrade to a larger sedan with similar performance only have the option of a BMW 335xi or an Audi S4. Why? The Legacy GT Spec.B is more expensive than the LGT but it does not offer better performance. Legacy GT STI might be a good idea... 2) Why in the world does the Navigation and Sirius package on the 2008 WRX include ALL premium package features EXCEPT for the 10 speakers? My Navi has the ability to adjust the Center channel, and yet I do not have one. Movies are not heard properly because they are designed to send voices through the Center and music/background through the normal speakers. If I paid for all Premium Package features (there are TWO 2008 WRX's in my family) why did I get jipped on the speakers? I know the wattage is less, but still. It isn't right. |
02-20-2008, 07:47 PM | #197 | |
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02-20-2008, 07:51 PM | #198 | |
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02-20-2008, 07:54 PM | #199 |
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02-20-2008, 09:16 PM | #200 |
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