What car did you give up to get your Outback? - Subaru Outback

shirohniichan · 04-25-2009, 10:30 AM

While tomorrow will be a day of rejoicing when I finally pick up my Outback, it will also be a day of mourning as I have to part with my favorite car thus far.

Here's a recent photo:

It's a blast to drive and has twice the horsepower of the Subie (yes, it's got 340hp). Since it has a smallish back seat, you won't hear me complain the OB doesn't have enough legroom in back (maybe my older daughter will in 3 years).

So what did you have to give up to get your Outback?

07OregonOutback · 04-25-2009, 10:59 AM

I gave up a 2003 Hyundai Tiburon GT V6 with a 6 spd manual trans. That was a fun car to drive, lots of torque! a couple times I burned the tires all the way through 3rd.

tranks · 04-25-2009, 12:15 PM

i traded my '01 chevy silverado z71 and my '00 chevy s10 zr2.

the silverado was fully loaded. i had it for about 1 yr, bought it for $4k under book value.

the s10 was my graduation present when i graduated from college. i added a supercharger, msd ignition and exhaust.

i miss both trucks. i couldn't tell i was towing my atv with either of them. the outback feels like i'm dragging a ship anchor.

**bheinz57** · 04-25-2009, 12:22 PM

Ford Thunderbird

'93 with the 5.0 HO

Brian

**AWDFTW** · 04-25-2009, 12:39 PM

1997 Thunderbird Sport with the 4.6 V8.

More fun to drive than the OB, but the cargo space, AWD, and MPG make up for it.

smorris · 04-25-2009, 12:51 PM

Nothing. I was going to sell the WRX, but couldn't bare to part with it.

Jen · 04-25-2009, 02:15 PM

We kept our 2002 Chevy Silverado, and my husband's Kawasaki KLR-650. We just added the Outback to the family.

**rockhopjohn** · 04-25-2009, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jen
We kept our 2002 Chevy Silverado, and my husband's Kawasaki KLR-650. We just added the Outback to the family.

****, right, I just keep adding to the collection. When I bought my Outback, I still had my first vehicle (which I still have) and my second Outback, which I sold about 8 months later.

Juan · 04-25-2009, 07:14 PM

Gave up is the wrong word in my case. I got rid of a Ford Expedition. No tears, no remorse just a great sense of relief to be away from the unreliable gas hog.

EMrider · 04-25-2009, 10:56 PM

Drove an 01 Toyota Sequoia for 8+ years before getting my OBW.

The Toyota was an excellent vehicle in terms of reliability and utility.

But it was far too big for my current needs and also a gas hog. The OBW is a much better fit.

We've kept the Toyota as a backup vehicle and for odd errands.

04-25-2009, 10:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
shirohniichan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Central Orange County Car: 09 OB 2.5i SE Quartz Silver Posts: 161 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What car did you give up to get your Outback? While tomorrow will be a day of rejoicing when I finally pick up my Outback, it will also be a day of mourning as I have to part with my favorite car thus far. Here's a recent photo: It's a blast to drive and has twice the horsepower of the Subie (yes, it's got 340hp). Since it has a smallish back seat, you won't hear me complain the OB doesn't have enough legroom in back (maybe my older daughter will in 3 years). So what did you have to give up to get your Outback? __________________ Obscurum per obscurius

04-25-2009, 10:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
07OregonOutback Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Washington County, Oregon Car: 2007 Outback 2.5i AT Posts: 607 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I gave up a 2003 Hyundai Tiburon GT V6 with a 6 spd manual trans. That was a fun car to drive, lots of torque! a couple times I burned the tires all the way through 3rd. __________________ "Adventure is the invitation to common people to become uncommon." When I am on my death bed I will not look back on my life and say "I wish I could have worked another day." -Warren Miller

04-25-2009, 12:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
tranks Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rochester, MN Car: '06 Outback 2.5i Posts: 217 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i traded my '01 chevy silverado z71 and my '00 chevy s10 zr2. the silverado was fully loaded. i had it for about 1 yr, bought it for $4k under book value. the s10 was my graduation present when i graduated from college. i added a supercharger, msd ignition and exhaust. i miss both trucks. i couldn't tell i was towing my atv with either of them. the outback feels like i'm dragging a ship anchor. __________________ Mike

04-25-2009, 12:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
bheinz57 Superb Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Neenah, WI Car: MY12 WRX, MY07 FXT Posts: 6,182 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ford Thunderbird '93 with the 5.0 HO Brian __________________ If you can't see into the future, you aren't driving fast enough

04-25-2009, 12:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
AWDFTW Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Displaced to Chicago. Car: 2003 2.5 4EAT with AWP. Posts: 6,027 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	1997 Thunderbird Sport with the 4.6 V8. More fun to drive than the OB, but the cargo space, AWD, and MPG make up for it. __________________ 2003 Outback: "Kaylee". 124,000 and counting. Mods: GE Nighthawk low beams, HIR1 9011 high beam upgrade, Nokya 25k yellow fog lights, Fumoto valve, 04 Forester XT shift knob. Basics: G-Oil Bio-based Advanced Full Synthetic 5w30, Purolater oil filter, STP air filter, Valvoline Maxlife Dex/Merc ATF, Valvoline Durablend 80w90, Michelin Primacy MXV4. Also: More rust and parking lot scars than I care to think about.

04-25-2009, 12:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
smorris Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Avon, Ohio Car: 2002 Subaru Impreza WRX "Teh Fabulous Trashwagon" Posts: 163 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Nothing. I was going to sell the WRX, but couldn't bare to part with it. __________________ Steve - Avon, Ohio The Morris Garage 2008 Subaru OBXT Ltd 5MT____ 2002 Subaru WRX Wagon ____ 1958 MGA Roadster ____ 2008 smart Cabrio ____ and a few scooters...

04-25-2009, 02:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jen Recruit Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Carolina Car: 2005 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited Posts: 8 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	We kept our 2002 Chevy Silverado, and my husband's Kawasaki KLR-650. We just added the Outback to the family. __________________

04-25-2009, 07:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
Juan Chief Squirrel Counter Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 358 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Gave up is the wrong word in my case. I got rid of a Ford Expedition. No tears, no remorse just a great sense of relief to be away from the unreliable gas hog.

04-25-2009, 10:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
EMrider Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pasadena, CA Car: 09 OB 2.5i Limited. 2010 OB 2.5i Limited Posts: 27 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Drove an 01 Toyota Sequoia for 8+ years before getting my OBW. The Toyota was an excellent vehicle in terms of reliability and utility. But it was far too big for my current needs and also a gas hog. The OBW is a much better fit. We've kept the Toyota as a backup vehicle and for odd errands.

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