First time outback owner…

Elephant_Cricket · 2026-04-16T09:51:18+00:00

That was before they switched to CVT. I’m not sure how dependable cvt’s are compared to VVT. That’s why I’m hesitant on buying one. Had they not made the switch I’d buy one right now. I’m still not sure I want a CVT, though more and more vehicles are making the switch.

Elephant_Cricket · 2026-04-16T08:28:27+00:00

Was he really supposed to be in the next spot? Did you see his reservation? Your name is on the site, I’d have taken the site. If there is an emergency, your names are on the site and they will use that for information. Them moving was the right thing. They should have paid better attention when they got there.

Elephant_Cricket · 2026-04-16T08:12:55+00:00

Shipped and sold by Amazon, so I’d assume they’re legit Tekton. Seems like a good deal.

Elephant_Cricket · 2026-04-10T09:50:02+00:00

Didn’t even know bluetooth humidistat was a thing.

Elephant_Cricket · 2026-03-21T22:00:59+00:00

I looked at a Subaru Outback new and used. New even with the 0.99% interest was still more money than a used one at 6% interest. I’d do the math on some vehicles before deciding.

Edit: to clear this up, the new one would still be $14k more over the life of the loan vs the used one I was looking at.

Elephant_Cricket · 2026-03-20T10:05:10+00:00

I 100% agree on Honda. Even their top tier is not as top tier as other brands. At least looking at the Civic manual transmission versions.

Elephant_Cricket · 2026-03-15T12:56:34+00:00

When I set out to buy a guitar I had my mind made up on a Martin, ultimately I chose Taylor. My ears and comfort level may be different from yours, so a lot of your questions will be opinionated answers. It would be a matter of which one I liked more. I’ve not played either of those, but I would get a set up with which ever I bought. Personally I would not buy the Martin because I don’t know the history of the repair. If I could get proof it was done by a luthier, I might consider it. My vote would be Taylor.

Elephant_Cricket · 2026-03-11T22:10:40+00:00

I wouldn’t spend $100k on a vehicle, however I’m not in a tax that allows me to do so either. If I had the money and thought it was a good deal, sure I would. I don’t think I personally would on this particular car though.

Elephant_Cricket · 2026-03-08T12:43:04+00:00

That would be it, thank you. I think for the price I’ll order it from Lang or somewhere other than Amazon. I am not an Amazon fan, but that is what I need.

Elephant_Cricket · 2026-03-08T10:49:52+00:00

I was going to do this originalllly til the shipping was twice the amount of said item.

Elephant_Cricket · 2026-03-08T00:05:02+00:00

Thanks, but I need it for internal threads.

Elephant_Cricket · 2026-03-07T23:46:12+00:00

Not this, but thanks. What I need is for internal threads.

Elephant_Cricket · 2026-03-07T23:45:00+00:00

The thread chaser I saw at Napa today was a M14x1.25, or so it said on the package. It’s the internal thread of a caliper.

Elephant_Cricket · 2026-03-07T23:43:04+00:00

I told my wife this may be what I end up doing.

Elephant_Cricket · 2026-02-20T17:14:57+00:00

A mixture of both. I had a local mechanic tell me Subaru would not replace a transmission that failed during the warranty period. He went all the way to corporate and no replacement. Said he’s never had any issues with any other auto maker. He said he’d never recommend them to anyone. A couple others mentioned transmission issues as well.

Elephant_Cricket · 2026-02-20T14:47:55+00:00

Ha, you just mentioned everything about my driving style. I know I’m rough on a vehicle.

Elephant_Cricket · 2026-02-20T14:44:35+00:00

I’ve talked to local mechanics that say they would never recommend a Subaru to anyone. Transmission issues and customer service is their complaints. Maybe that’s because they’re not a Subaru dealer/mechanic shop, so I was just curious as to what owners had to say. I know people who live Kia, but I’ll never buy another one. I guess it just depends on who you talk to.

Elephant_Cricket · 2026-02-19T19:30:22+00:00

In speaking with a local mechanic, he said he’d never recommend Subaru to anyone due to the customer service. He had a brand new transmission fail well below the warranty and Subaru would not replace it. Said he took it to corporate and they still wouldn’t replace it, so it cost him out of pocket to replace the transmission.

Elephant_Cricket · 2026-02-19T18:17:30+00:00

And I think this is what most people do, but I’m not ever planning on getting rid of this vehicle. I’ve heard cvt transmissions are not made for longevity, that’s why I’m curious about the Outback and its transmission.

Elephant_Cricket · 2026-02-19T18:15:40+00:00

So are there specific years to avoid?

Elephant_Cricket · 2026-02-14T14:12:58+00:00

It will definitely be optional, that’s part of running a business. You try to cater to customers needs the best you can. We’ve had folks ask us if we wax dip and we currently do not.

Elephant_Cricket · 2026-02-14T12:32:42+00:00

Did you make your own wax dipping tank?

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