So, I replaced my 2004 Outback L.L. Bean for a 2008 Outback L.L. Bean today.
I'm impressed, this car is much nicer than the 2nd generation!
First impressions:
-The horsepower increase and extra gear in the transmission is quite evident. It can MOVE if you put your foot into it! Little bit of a sleeper!
-LOVE the giant sunroof! It's definitely nicer than the two sunroofs on the 2nd generation cars.
-Handling is definitely not quite as good as my '04...definitely more corner leaning.
-I don't know how much I'll actually use it, but sport shift is very cool, and SI-Drive makes more of a difference between settings than I thought it would.
-Stereo/Speakers aren't nearly as bad as I kept hearing. It's better than the stock stereo in my 2004 for sure. Its main pitfall is that the doors rattle with any significant amount of bass. I think my solution to that will be two-fold: install the OEM sub to take some load off the speakers and put dynamat or roof repair tape in the doors to help insulate the sound and stop the rattles. I'm actually thinking about an XM subscription since this car is ready for it...I sort of miss it, used to play it on DirecTV a lot before they got rid of it.
-Electroluminescent gauges are awesome! The fact that they POST when you start the car is very cool!
It's in beautiful condition. Only extremely minor imperfections on the exterior. Interior is mint. Underside just has some minor rust on bolts, nothing major...that's to be expected of a New Hampshire car, though!
...and without further ado:
I'm impressed, this car is much nicer than the 2nd generation!
First impressions:
-The horsepower increase and extra gear in the transmission is quite evident. It can MOVE if you put your foot into it! Little bit of a sleeper!
-LOVE the giant sunroof! It's definitely nicer than the two sunroofs on the 2nd generation cars.
-Handling is definitely not quite as good as my '04...definitely more corner leaning.
-I don't know how much I'll actually use it, but sport shift is very cool, and SI-Drive makes more of a difference between settings than I thought it would.
-Stereo/Speakers aren't nearly as bad as I kept hearing. It's better than the stock stereo in my 2004 for sure. Its main pitfall is that the doors rattle with any significant amount of bass. I think my solution to that will be two-fold: install the OEM sub to take some load off the speakers and put dynamat or roof repair tape in the doors to help insulate the sound and stop the rattles. I'm actually thinking about an XM subscription since this car is ready for it...I sort of miss it, used to play it on DirecTV a lot before they got rid of it.
-Electroluminescent gauges are awesome! The fact that they POST when you start the car is very cool!
It's in beautiful condition. Only extremely minor imperfections on the exterior. Interior is mint. Underside just has some minor rust on bolts, nothing major...that's to be expected of a New Hampshire car, though!
...and without further ado:
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