Another New Car Thread

**Rontele** · 05-23-2017, 04:37 AM

We have an SUV and my pickup, but I need a daily driver and something for the nanny to shuttle the kid (soon to be kids) around in. Test drove the Outback and surprisingly liked it. Any reason not to get a Subaru Outback?

**Skidog** · 05-23-2017, 05:39 AM

Nanny huh? Nice. She cute?

Oh and PM Rontele

**Obstruction** · 05-23-2017, 05:57 AM

An Outback is a sensible ride for getting around Boston. Small enough to navigate tight spots and traffic easily. All wheel drive is nice for when it gets sloppy or you take it up north. Might as well buy new because nice used Outbacks for short money are hard to come by around here.

As far as dealers go ... Beyond the caveat that they all suck ... Subaru of Wakefield didn't bone me to badly and I've bought two from them.

**VTeton** · 05-23-2017, 06:20 AM

Planet Subaru is Hanover is great as well.

**Cruiser** · 05-23-2017, 06:27 AM

Originally Posted by Rontele

Any reason not to get a Subaru Outback?

Only one I can think of it's because it's boring as fuck. I mean, if you're buying it for the help to use then boring doesn't matter but if you're gonna be running around in it a good bit then why not get something marginally less soccer-mom-ish?

**Obstruction** · 05-23-2017, 06:30 AM

Originally Posted by Cruiser

Only one I can think of it's because it's boring as fuck. I mean, if you're buying it for the help to use then boring doesn't matter but if you're gonna be running around in it a good bit then why not get something marginally less soccer-mom-ish?

+1 on Boring as Fuck but that isn't the worst Quality in a daily driver.

**Rontele** · 05-23-2017, 06:50 AM

Originally Posted by Obstruction

An Outback is a sensible ride for getting around Boston. Small enough to navigate tight spots and traffic easily. All wheel drive is nice for when it gets sloppy or you take it up north. Might as well buy new because nice used Outbacks for short money are hard to come by around here.

As far as dealers go ... Beyond the caveat that they all suck ... Subaru of Wakefield didn't bone me to badly and I've bought two from them.

ALL DEALERS SUCK. Car buying is literally the least enjoyable process around. I'm fine with this being a boring car.

Cruiser, what would be your less boring alternative?

**Cruiser** · 05-23-2017, 07:06 AM

Q50 maybe? They do a turbo awd version I think. Fwiw I've owned a couple of subies and enjoyed driving them, particularly the 5spd turbo Forester. But they felt most at home when parked in a lot adjacent to a neighborhood soccer field.

**Foggy_Goggles** · 05-23-2017, 07:07 AM

I think you are in an income bracket where is doesn't matter but Outback really are over prices POSs. What do they have going for them? Very little competition in the AWD market. If you go that route, buy new and trade to some other "mountain-y" urban-ite before the wheels fall off.

You live in Boston and need three four wheel drives? I could think of many vehicles I'd rather own that would be more practical, but what do I know?

**::: :::** · 05-23-2017, 07:14 AM

You already have all-weather covered with two other vehicles. Go electric or hybrid for a commuter.

**54-46** · 05-23-2017, 07:23 AM

Originally Posted by acinpdx

You already have all-weather covered with two other vehicles. Go electric or hybrid for a commuter.

^this. Get a used Leaf for $6-7K and use the money you save to pay the nanny, go skiing, etc. Or, get a Prius and let the nanny drive aggressively like all the other entitled former BMW drivers who now drive Priuses.

**guroo270** · 05-23-2017, 07:26 AM

Pm Rontele.

01-06 Lexus LS or 99-03 GS (the 2JZ motor).

**Rontele** · 05-23-2017, 07:27 AM

Originally Posted by Foggy_Goggles

You live in Boston and need three four wheel drives? I could think of many vehicles I'd rather own that would be more practical, but what do I know?

I find the Outback to be reasonably priced for what you get relative to the fact that most other cars are outrageously expensive these days. The truck is paid for and not going anywhere and is impractical for a daily driver. We are a two car family.

**Pegleg** · 05-23-2017, 07:45 AM

Originally Posted by Rontele

We are a two car family.

Soon to be a three car family!

I've had a couple of Outbacks and an Impreza and I'd echo the sentiments above - solid, reasonably reliable, not much fun to drive but will get you there. One thing that tends to bug me about them is they develop a lot of little rattles pretty quickly - the interior finish isn't the highest quality. Nothing major, but if you're used to a higher-end car you may get annoyed by the chintziness of the interior finish.

In your situation, I'd probably be looking at electric or hybrid cars, since you've already got other cars for the mountains and longer trips. Partly for the gas savings, partly just because it's a good thing to try to minimize your contribution to the Boston smog, and partly because they can actually be pretty fun to drive.

Stop by Modern Pastry and get me a lobster tail, won't you?

sb · 05-23-2017, 07:49 AM

pics of the nanny

**::: :::** · 05-23-2017, 07:51 AM

They're in the "what nanny should I buy?" thread in the Philippines forum

**Rontele** · 05-23-2017, 07:52 AM

Originally Posted by Pegleg

Soon to be a three car family!

I've had a couple of Outbacks and an Impreza and I'd echo the sentiments above - solid, reasonably reliable, not much fun to drive but will get you there. One thing that tends to bug me about them is they develop a lot of little rattles pretty quickly - the interior finish isn't the highest quality. Nothing major, but if you're used to a higher-end car you may get annoyed by the chintziness of the interior finish.

In your situation, I'd probably be looking at electric or hybrid cars, since you've already got other cars for the mountains and longer trips. Partly for the gas savings, partly just because it's a good thing to try to minimize your contribution to the Boston smog, and partly because they can actually be pretty fun to drive.

Stop by Modern Pastry and get me a lobster tail, won't you?

mmmm lobster tails. I ride my bike or walk to the office and i'd like for the other car to have some storage space and be AWD.

**El Chupacabra** · 05-23-2017, 07:52 AM

What will the butler, maids, and cabana boy drive?

**DBdude** · 05-23-2017, 07:57 AM

'94 FZJ

**gravitylover** · 05-23-2017, 09:07 AM

Volvo

**The Tortoise** · 05-23-2017, 09:08 AM

The only other AWD wagon option is the VW Golf. Bonus points for coming in a manual but that might be a pain in Boston.

The 2018's have had a minor refresh so you should be able to get a good deal on a new 2017.

The GSW will be cheaper than the Outback, better in fuel but likely more costly to maintain with the auto. Miles more fun to drive.