You made up the "requirement" of a 3 to 3.5 k oil change interval. I would be interested in knowing if the 6K interval us actually what the manufacturer says.
Buy what you want or buy what you need?
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Our Outback OCI is 6k miles and the oil gets pretty warm 212-216F on the highway so for 60-100 mile days I think the 6k mile interval wouldn't end up with much dilution to worry about.
Assuming you outback is 2018 from your profile. It should be fine with 6k mile runs. Only 2019+ have DI engines.
Yes I know, but I suspect the rest of the engine is pretty much the same and runs warm enough just cruising down the highway to get rid of unburnt fuel.
I’m a Tacoma guy. Had a 2002 and currently 2015. Solid trucks, not worth a crap on gas. The 3rd Gen I’m skipping out on. From the factory they seem to suck until you get a tune on it. People seem to really enjoy them more after a tune.
I'm not buying anything unless I want it
GON
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The answer of what you will purchase is easy. You will buy what you want, not what you need.
Your question is basic doctrine for car sales 101. If a salesperson wants to make a.sale, sell the customer what they want. If a salesperson wants to blow the sale, try selling the customer what they need.
Your question is basic doctrine for car sales 101. If a salesperson wants to make a.sale, sell the customer what they want. If a salesperson wants to blow the sale, try selling the customer what they need.
I bought a 2018 Subaru Forester brand new. It cost a little over $22,000 delivered to my work. Pretty much base model. Think only options were CVT, aluminum wheels and two sets of floor mats. Did not want all the bells and whistles, just cheap transportation with AWD. I paid tax myself at the courthouse, so add in that.
Have since given it to my 18 year old Granddaughter at 60,000 miles. Put CC2 tires on the car and it is a great snow eating little machine. Plus has a very good safety rating. Makes me feel more comfortable as a Granddad. Have taken her out in Iowa adverse weather driving, so she knows what it can do and when to back off. Should last her a long time, since I have drilled regular maintenance into her head.
Have since given it to my 18 year old Granddaughter at 60,000 miles. Put CC2 tires on the car and it is a great snow eating little machine. Plus has a very good safety rating. Makes me feel more comfortable as a Granddad. Have taken her out in Iowa adverse weather driving, so she knows what it can do and when to back off. Should last her a long time, since I have drilled regular maintenance into her head.
reminds me of an old rolling stones song ...
ls1mike
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I liked it, but I did just have to get a different truck. Turns out I love it.
Doing that sort of mileage, I'd be focused on fuel economy within reason.
A Forester is in no way a penalty box and will yield significantly better mpg than will a Taco. Better handling and NVH as well.
Incidentally, the Forester beats the Outback in interior volume by about 3 cubic feet, according to Subaru.
A Forester is in no way a penalty box and will yield significantly better mpg than will a Taco. Better handling and NVH as well.
Incidentally, the Forester beats the Outback in interior volume by about 3 cubic feet, according to Subaru.
Just went through this. Solidly in the need camp, costs too much to me at this time for wants. Sitting around 500 miles per week right now, commuting.
But I do think I went a bit small, stupid OEM’s and not allowing towing on the anything other a big vehicle. I get why, safety and all, but its ironic that my ‘99 Camry is rated for 2k. Didn’t want a cuv, did not think the ride would be that good, but maybe I should have spent more.
Anyhow. If I have the cash, sure, what I would like to have is the nicer option. Since I’m not as rich as I’d like to be, I’m better off with the bare min.
But I do think I went a bit small, stupid OEM’s and not allowing towing on the anything other a big vehicle. I get why, safety and all, but its ironic that my ‘99 Camry is rated for 2k. Didn’t want a cuv, did not think the ride would be that good, but maybe I should have spent more.
Anyhow. If I have the cash, sure, what I would like to have is the nicer option. Since I’m not as rich as I’d like to be, I’m better off with the bare min.
Both, I own what I need and what I want. God willing I will continue to do so, after all this is America.
wemay
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I buy what I want but I know folks who buy what they need where cars are concerned. Just depends on what you're into.
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Like most everything this is a matter of degrees.
I want a Raptor R
I kinda need a bigger truck (the F100 is more hot rod than truck) I might buy a bigger truck, it wont be a Raptor R and it wont be a base model XL with steel wheels which would fulfill my needs. It'll probably be a Tremor Base. Maybe a Rattler if the start building them again.
I want a Raptor R
I kinda need a bigger truck (the F100 is more hot rod than truck) I might buy a bigger truck, it wont be a Raptor R and it wont be a base model XL with steel wheels which would fulfill my needs. It'll probably be a Tremor Base. Maybe a Rattler if the start building them again.
Here’s an example - my Tundra.
The requirement - tow rating of 7,500# (the approximate weight of the Packard on a trailer) and ability to serve as a daily driver, seeing fewer than 10,000 miles/year.
As I shopped trucks (I initially wanted a Tacoma, but equipped as I wanted it, the tow rating wasn’t there) I looked at all the major brands and trim levels.
Requirement would have been met with the “work truck” cloth interior trim level.
I bought the 1794 trim level. Absolute top of the line with leather, heated and air conditioned seats, etc.
A bit of want mixed in with the need.
The requirement - tow rating of 7,500# (the approximate weight of the Packard on a trailer) and ability to serve as a daily driver, seeing fewer than 10,000 miles/year.
As I shopped trucks (I initially wanted a Tacoma, but equipped as I wanted it, the tow rating wasn’t there) I looked at all the major brands and trim levels.
Requirement would have been met with the “work truck” cloth interior trim level.
I bought the 1794 trim level. Absolute top of the line with leather, heated and air conditioned seats, etc.
A bit of want mixed in with the need.
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