"desertdog5051" (desertdog5051)
07/02/2014 at 20:18 • Filed to: Subaru
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"desertdog5051" (desertdog5051)
07/02/2014 at 20:18 • Filed to: Subaru | 2
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Love to take mine off road. Does most things my truck does. Don't believe me? Go !#$%& yourself. Seriously, read here.
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T5Killer
> desertdog5051
07/02/2014 at 20:21 |
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I believe it I used to take my Legacy camping all the time. Same with friends and family's Subaru's.
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desertdog5051
> T5Killer
07/02/2014 at 20:23 |
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And you can store stuff and/or sleep in the back.
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T5Killer
> desertdog5051
07/02/2014 at 20:25 |
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Sadly mine is a sedan. A wagon or forester would be a killer camping car. (Runs off to craigslist)
Takuro Spirit
> desertdog5051
07/02/2014 at 20:29 |
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Yup.
I still miss her. Stupid Camry >:(
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desertdog5051
> T5Killer
07/02/2014 at 20:31 |
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I have a pre-'08 Outback. Lots of room. That is why I keep it in good shape. I can tell you where most of the dings, dents and scrapes came from.
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desertdog5051
> Takuro Spirit
07/02/2014 at 20:33 |
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I feel your pain.
Viggen
> desertdog5051
07/02/2014 at 20:39 |
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But can I take one mudding with my buddies in their trucks?
Stapleface-Now Hyphenated!
> desertdog5051
07/02/2014 at 20:42 |
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Sadly I still haven't taken my XV offroad yet, even though I've owned it for over a year. I have yet to find a place to get it nice and dirty.
RallyWrench
> desertdog5051
07/02/2014 at 21:00 |
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I believe it too. My '01 Outback sees regular off-pavement use hauling bikes & trailbuilding materials, and never complains. Of course, it does leak oil...
I only wish it had a shorter 1st gear, it's really hard to start on big inclines when it's loaded up because the engine really doesn't have much torque or response down low.
HammerheadFistpunch
> desertdog5051
07/02/2014 at 21:43 |
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self reported off pavement use? that sounds about right. i had an 05 forester xt and off pavement it was great. off road? not so much
BeaterGT
> desertdog5051
07/02/2014 at 21:55 |
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I take my LGT offroad every chance I get. And I race it. And pretty much use it for everything. And the WORLDRALLYBRO in my neighborhood wonders why I make fun of his stanced WRX.
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desertdog5051
> Viggen
07/02/2014 at 22:55 |
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Sure, err, no. The big problem with the Subaru is exactly what you see in the picture. They have way too much front overhang. But all in all I can't really bitch about the capability of the breed. Mudding is best left to trucks.
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desertdog5051
> Stapleface-Now Hyphenated!
07/02/2014 at 22:58 |
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Most of my off road is kinda unintentional. Out exploring a Forest Rd. and find some interesting thing to sidetrack you. Still, you have to be aware of its front overhang or you can do some body altering.
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desertdog5051
> RallyWrench
07/02/2014 at 23:00 |
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The plus side is you will never get lost with a trail of oil to point you back where you came from. :)
BoxerFanatic, troublesome iconoclast.
> desertdog5051
07/02/2014 at 23:02 |
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All the more reason for an off-road capable sporty performance rally car.
XV Crosstrek + WRX STI drivetrain + FA20DIT engine.
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desertdog5051
> HammerheadFistpunch
07/02/2014 at 23:05 |
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Most of my "off pavement" consists of following trails in the loose sand. It is exceptional for that. Great balanced weight F/R compared to my truck. And Forest roads. You just have to remember that the rock you would just drive over in the truck may need to be moved or avoided in the Subaru. It will not replace a Jeep or a decent truck, but it comes close.
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desertdog5051
> BoxerFanatic, troublesome iconoclast.
07/02/2014 at 23:07 |
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Yeah.
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HammerheadFistpunch
> desertdog5051
07/02/2014 at 23:45 |
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When it comes to fire roads and soft surfaces I agree, the Forester was a blast. I think this study mostly refers to taking it off pavement in the sense that you take the subi a few a mile to the trailhead kind of thing.
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RallyWrench
> desertdog5051
07/03/2014 at 02:16 |
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no kidding, it's almost that bad!