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Re: Day-by-Day Review: 2012 Subaru Impreza; Day 1
« Reply #80 on: January 19, 2012, 11:12:47 pm »
He was smart to drive on the flat and get out of that kill zone.

On the topic of Subaru stereos, I tested a 2011 Outback Ltd with the Harmon Kardon and was unimpressed.  It was good, but not worthy of mentioning the "special" brand.
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Re: Day-by-Day Review: 2012 Subaru Impreza; Day 1
« Reply #81 on: January 19, 2012, 11:35:14 pm »
Coincidentally,I saw an older Impreza today at the transit parking lot. It was parked butt up on the 45% "mountain slope" created by the city snow plows when they cleared the lot. Talk about showing off :). Wish I'd taken a picture to share here.
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Re: Day-by-Day Review: 2012 Subaru Impreza; Day 1
« Reply #82 on: January 19, 2012, 11:42:14 pm »
The Impreza stereo surely can't be any worse than the stock one in the S2000.  I've got an aftermarket HU in mine (which I rarely listen to), but the stock HU's and speakers are garbage. 
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Re: Day-by-Day Review: 2012 Subaru Impreza; Day 1
« Reply #83 on: January 20, 2012, 02:53:01 am »
Quote from: johngenx on January 19, 2012, 11:12:47 pm
He was smart to drive on the flat and get out of that kill zone.

On the topic of Subaru stereos, I tested a 2011 Outback Ltd with the Harmon Kardon and was unimpressed.  It was good, but not worthy of mentioning the "special" brand.

Our 330i has the Harmon Kardon "premium" audio upgrade. Its crap compared to the TSX's stock bose system.
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Re: Day-by-Day Review: 2012 Subaru Impreza; Day 1
« Reply #84 on: January 20, 2012, 03:53:14 am »
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 Subaru has decided to program the transmission to offer a more sporty drive than a fuel-efficient one.

what a nice change

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 What is most entertaining about the Impreza is not its acceleration or even its all-wheel drive stability, but its overall feel. It’s nimble, light on its feet and makes you want to toss it around on your daily drive.

how delightful

 
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Re: Day-by-Day Review: 2012 Subaru Impreza; Day 1
« Reply #85 on: January 20, 2012, 08:58:46 am »
Quote from: ajay on January 20, 2012, 03:53:14 am
What is most entertaining about the Impreza is not its acceleration or even its all-wheel drive stability, but its overall feel. It’s nimble, light on its feet and makes you want to toss it around on your daily drive.

Have you driven one?

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Re: Day-by-Day Review: 2012 Subaru Impreza; Day 1
« Reply #86 on: January 20, 2012, 09:05:04 am »
This is the first review of this car that I have read where the CVT was not slammed.
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Re: Day-by-Day Review: 2012 Subaru Impreza; Day 1
« Reply #87 on: January 20, 2012, 09:07:30 am »
Quote from: Jaeger on January 20, 2012, 08:58:46 am
Quote from: ajay on January 20, 2012, 03:53:14 am
What is most entertaining about the Impreza is not its acceleration or even its all-wheel drive stability, but its overall feel. It’s nimble, light on its feet and makes you want to toss it around on your daily drive.

Have you driven one?

Jaeger

I think he was quoting James article...just having some quote bar issues  ;)
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Re: Day-by-Day Review: 2012 Subaru Impreza; Day 1
« Reply #88 on: January 20, 2012, 09:08:40 am »
James, too bad you couldn't get into the Manual.  It raises the fun level even higher.  Sadly it too has non-defeatable stability control  :-\
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Re: Day-by-Day Review: 2012 Subaru Impreza; Day 1
« Reply #89 on: January 20, 2012, 09:38:07 am »
Quote from: Mike on January 20, 2012, 09:07:30 am
Quote from: Jaeger on January 20, 2012, 08:58:46 am
Quote from: ajay on January 20, 2012, 03:53:14 am
What is most entertaining about the Impreza is not its acceleration or even its all-wheel drive stability, but its overall feel. It’s nimble, light on its feet and makes you want to toss it around on your daily drive.

Have you driven one?

Jaeger

I think he was quoting James article...just having some quote bar issues  ;)

Ah - got it.

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Re: Day-by-Day Review: 2012 Subaru Impreza; Day 1
« Reply #90 on: January 20, 2012, 09:49:21 am »
Quote from: Mike on January 20, 2012, 09:08:40 am
Sadly it too has non-defeatable stability control  :-\

Whaaat?  That's just plain wrong.   One of the reasons to go with a manual Impreza is to kick out the rear end at will.   Shame on Subaru.
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Re: Day-by-Day Review: 2012 Subaru Impreza; Day 1
« Reply #91 on: January 20, 2012, 09:50:55 am »
Quote from: tortoise on January 20, 2012, 09:49:21 am
Quote from: Mike on January 20, 2012, 09:08:40 am
Sadly it too has non-defeatable stability control  :-\

Whaaat?  That's just plain wrong.   One of the reasons to go with a manual Impreza is to kick out the rear end at will.   Shame on Subaru.

I know, I got it good and sideways in the snow only to the stability control snap the car (and almost my neck) back into line.

Thank goodness the Charger R/T can now have stability control turned right off :)
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Re: Day-by-Day Review: 2012 Subaru Impreza; Day 1
« Reply #92 on: January 20, 2012, 09:53:02 am »
Quote from: Mike on January 20, 2012, 09:08:40 am
James, too bad you couldn't get into the Manual.  It raises the fun level even higher.  Sadly it too has non-defeatable stability control  :-\

Really? Man, in order to have any fun you have to get a car from the '90's, before all the gadgets ruined the fun.
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Re: Day-by-Day Review: 2012 Subaru Impreza; Day 1
« Reply #93 on: January 20, 2012, 10:29:06 am »
Lawyers getting in the way of driving dynamics again. Listen, if I want to stuff myself into a guardrail/rock/bridge, than dammit, I should have that right.
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Re: Day-by-Day Review: 2012 Subaru Impreza; Day 1
« Reply #94 on: January 20, 2012, 11:09:22 am »
Yeah I tried holding the button for a minute no go.  It does seem to lessen the effect when the traction control is off but if you slid her sideways it will kick it back in line.
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Re: Day-by-Day Review: 2012 Subaru Impreza; Day 1
« Reply #95 on: January 20, 2012, 11:26:04 am »
Quote from: wing on January 20, 2012, 11:09:22 am
Yeah I tried holding the button for a minute no go.  It does seem to lessen the effect when the traction control is off but if you slid her sideways it will kick it back in line.

Is there a fuse???
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Re: Day-by-Day Review: 2012 Subaru Impreza; Day 1
« Reply #96 on: January 20, 2012, 11:32:56 am »
Perhaps...  But that's a little beyond what I should be doing with a car.
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Re: Day-by-Day Review: 2012 Subaru Impreza; Day 1
« Reply #97 on: January 20, 2012, 11:49:27 am »
Quote from: Mike on January 20, 2012, 09:50:55 am
Quote from: tortoise on January 20, 2012, 09:49:21 am
Quote from: Mike on January 20, 2012, 09:08:40 am
Sadly it too has non-defeatable stability control  :-\

Whaaat?  That's just plain wrong.   One of the reasons to go with a manual Impreza is to kick out the rear end at will.   Shame on Subaru.

I know, I got it good and sideways in the snow only to the stability control snap the car (and almost my neck) back into line.

Thank goodness the Charger R/T can now have stability control turned right off :)


Tuners can fix all that stuff  :) I have launch control now :D
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Re: Day-by-Day Review: 2012 Subaru Impreza; Day 1
« Reply #98 on: January 20, 2012, 12:02:48 pm »
Quote from: Snowman on January 20, 2012, 11:49:27 am
Tuners can fix all that stuff  :) I have launch control now :D

I have launch control on the Forester.  It's called "only 165hp and AWD..."
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Re: Day-by-Day Review: 2012 Subaru Impreza; Day 1
« Reply #99 on: January 20, 2012, 12:25:39 pm »
I took an Impreza sedan for a test drive a couple of weeks ago and thought it was pretty decent, except for one big problem - noise. The CVT lets out a whine constantly which of course gets worse when you're accelerating. Add that to the considerable wind noise that occurred at 100 kph on a calm day, and I figured I would have to be deaf in order to live with that car - or else it would need one of those electronic noise cancelling systems in the cabin. I also found the price to be a bit high.
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