Why can't I buy an A3 Sportback here?
Nov 2nd 2016, 10:19 pm
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Re: Why can't I buy an A3 Sportback here?
CVTs are inherently flawed in the way manufacturers have stifled them to accommodate the torque converter feel for the American market.
As for mpg, I've never seen an auto get better mpg than a manual.
Also, why do people give a shit about mpg in America? Fuel here is cheaper than drinking water! I fill mine up with 98RON for $25. INSANE.
As for mpg, I've never seen an auto get better mpg than a manual.
Also, why do people give a shit about mpg in America? Fuel here is cheaper than drinking water! I fill mine up with 98RON for $25. INSANE.
Love my Outback, never had any problem with it, solid as a rock, top safety rating, tons of space. It's American made if that makes a difference (Indiana).
Nov 2nd 2016, 11:44 pm
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Re: Why can't I buy an A3 Sportback here?
Nov 3rd 2016, 12:26 am
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Re: Why can't I buy an A3 Sportback here?
It's not just 2-3 mpg, it's .2-.3mpg or even less. The switch from 10w30 to 10w20 oil, which is slightly thinner, was based not on engineering considerations, but on fuel efficiency because on a bench test you can get slightly better mileage from an engine with 10w20 oil in it, and that affects your "fleet" mileage. The possibility that thinner oil might shorten the life of the engine is not a consideration!
Subaru Impreza Reviews - Subaru Impreza Price, Photos, and Specs - Car and Driver
Manual 25/34
Subaru Impreza Reviews - Subaru Impreza Price, Photos, and Specs - Car and Driver
CVT 28/37
That's not an insignificant difference.
Nov 3rd 2016, 2:21 am
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Re: Why can't I buy an A3 Sportback here?
I just hate the look of those Subarus. They look like Kia Ronda's. Seriously.
Nov 3rd 2016, 3:22 am
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Re: Why can't I buy an A3 Sportback here?
Most Toyota's in the US now require 0w-20 oil and have for the last 5 or so years. It's not just about fuel savings, but a lot of it is. As far as I know that weight oil is only available with fully synthetic oil. Bobistheoilguy has countless pages about everything motor oil if you're really interested.
Nov 3rd 2016, 8:29 pm
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Re: Why can't I buy an A3 Sportback here?
Top out the new Landy? Sure, not to reliable but the new LR4 is the last before they get rid of that body style and fully loaded, it's got some nice toys. And you'll get proper, shit mileage 
Nov 3rd 2016, 8:33 pm
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Re: Why can't I buy an A3 Sportback here?
2016 Golf GTI :-0
Nov 3rd 2016, 8:41 pm
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Re: Why can't I buy an A3 Sportback here?
Impreza still offer MT/CVT choice here are the 2016 specs
Subaru Impreza Reviews - Subaru Impreza Price, Photos, and Specs - Car and Driver
Manual 25/34
Subaru Impreza Reviews - Subaru Impreza Price, Photos, and Specs - Car and Driver
CVT 28/37
That's not an insignificant difference.
Subaru Impreza Reviews - Subaru Impreza Price, Photos, and Specs - Car and Driver
Manual 25/34
Subaru Impreza Reviews - Subaru Impreza Price, Photos, and Specs - Car and Driver
CVT 28/37
That's not an insignificant difference.
Nov 3rd 2016, 11:10 pm
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Re: Why can't I buy an A3 Sportback here?
OK, he's cute.A labrador without a tail then.
Nov 7th 2016, 3:08 pm
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Re: Why can't I buy an A3 Sportback here?
I asked this on another forum some time ago. Hatchbacks are beginning to get made here (note the 2017 Chevy Cruze) but in the past they have been considered unnecessary because a lot of Americans have pickups for hauling stuff (that's what I've been told by a few people).
Take the Ford Mondeo/Fusion as an example. Now they are identical cars, but the Mondeo is available as a hatch with the same body style and also as an estate, neither is an option in the US which is annoying because I love the shape of the Fusion, but couldn't tolerate the impracticality of a 'Sedan'
I put it down to the culture of US society, just like 3000 mile oil changes, those habits will be hard to break.
Take the Ford Mondeo/Fusion as an example. Now they are identical cars, but the Mondeo is available as a hatch with the same body style and also as an estate, neither is an option in the US which is annoying because I love the shape of the Fusion, but couldn't tolerate the impracticality of a 'Sedan'
I put it down to the culture of US society, just like 3000 mile oil changes, those habits will be hard to break.
Nov 7th 2016, 3:12 pm
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Re: Why can't I buy an A3 Sportback here?
I asked this on another forum some time ago. Hatchbacks are beginning to get made here (note the 2017 Chevy Cruze) but in the past they have been considered unnecessary because a lot of Americans have pickups for hauling stuff (that's what I've been told by a few people).
Take the Ford Mondeo/Fusion as an example. Now they are identical cars, but the Mondeo is available as a hatch with the same body style and also as an estate, neither is an option in the US which is annoying because I love the shape of the Fusion, but couldn't tolerate the impracticality of a 'Sedan'
I put it down to the culture of US society, just like 3000 mile oil changes, those habits will be hard to break.
Take the Ford Mondeo/Fusion as an example. Now they are identical cars, but the Mondeo is available as a hatch with the same body style and also as an estate, neither is an option in the US which is annoying because I love the shape of the Fusion, but couldn't tolerate the impracticality of a 'Sedan'
I put it down to the culture of US society, just like 3000 mile oil changes, those habits will be hard to break.
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Nov 7th 2016, 6:26 pm
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