Camp Vehicle Search, the Decision

"LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com" (limitedtimeonly) 10/21/2019 at 17:20 • Filed to: I want to be an Overlander but let's get real, Subaru Outback, 2020 Subaru Outback

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As you can tell by the image, I just started asking dealers for bids on selling me a 2020 Subaru Outback Limited XT.

I test drove the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk with the 5.7L V8 on Saturday and really liked it. And it had enough room behind the rear seats for most of our extravagant camping junk. I slept on it, and on Sunday after praying about it came home and told my wife I had made a decision.

She was so sure that I was going to choose the Grand Cherokee that she about fell over when I said I’d get the Outback.

She was trying to give me a lot of room to make the decision, and had encouraged me by saying that this doesn’t have to be a permanent choice (as I usually assume that I’m going to keep a car for a very long time). I turned that around and figured that the Outback doesn’t have to be a permanent choice, and if I’m not able to go places that I want to go, then I’ll trade it in on a JGC at that point.

But I couldn’t accept the 50% worse fuel economy, when the Subaru with the turbo 4 is as quick, and handles better, and will go anywhere that we have wanted to go within recent memory. Now, the Subie doesn’t have as much room behind the rear seats, so I’m going to have to get a cargo carrier for monthly camping trips, but that means I’m fairly guilt-free cruising around in it the rest of the time. The Subie is  not as exciting as a serious, modded up off-road focused truck like I wanted when I started down this path, but it should be great for the use that we know we will have.

So, I’ve sent out the emails this afternoon to dealers to sharpen their pencils and send me competitive prices. Hopefully it goes as well or better than the last three times I did that, all of which I was happy with. The biggest challenge is that this is a new, hot car, so I won’t get a great deal anywhere, but the wife is ready to have this happen, so we aren’t waiting until December 29th, like I might do otherwise.

Wish me luck!

RPM esq. > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com 10/21/2019 at 17:26

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Good choice!

CB > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com 10/21/2019 at 17:26

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Good luck!

dogisbadob > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com 10/21/2019 at 17:28

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Good luck!

No TourX though?

LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com > dogisbadob 10/21/2019 at 17:30

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That was deemed a wagon by the wife, and therefore impermissible. Since she is the final authority, and the Outback is acceptable, the Outback is officially an SUV!

This is what we'll show whenever you publish anything on Kinja: > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com 10/21/2019 at 17:31

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I’m really happy for you, imma let you finish, but:

vicali > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com 10/21/2019 at 17:35

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Sweet.. I’ll just leave this here..

http://get-primitive.com/lift-kits/515-2010-16-outback-lift-kit.html

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com 10/21/2019 at 17:37

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Tall wagons that used to be ordinary wagons with AWD aren’t wagons, because shut up, that’s why.

LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 10/21/2019 at 17:43

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Exactly, I see that you understand completely.

Decay buys too many beaters > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com 10/21/2019 at 17:44

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Like it or not, this is what peak camping vehicle looks like

LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com > This is what we'll show whenever you publish anything on Kinja: 10/21/2019 at 17:44

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It did sounds nice. Very nice.

LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com > vicali 10/21/2019 at 17:45

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I’m not likely to lift it, too much risk of problems that people have had lifting Subies. If I need more clearance, I figure that I may need a different car.

LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com > Decay buys too many beaters 10/21/2019 at 17:47

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Hahahahahaha!

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com 10/21/2019 at 17:48

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File this away for when you lose your mind and go shopping for an Eagle. “Yes, I know it’s *like* an AMC Concord wagon, but it has a totally different rear roof profile than a real wagon. It’s truncated. A four-door hatch. Also, it’s tall. Not. A. Wagon.”

For Sweden > Decay buys too many beaters 10/21/2019 at 17:55

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vicali > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com 10/21/2019 at 17:55

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You can also play with tire size to make it a bit more offroady.

Our forester goes between 215/60- R16 down to 225/55-R16 and up to 215/65-R16.. It’s not much but it does change the feel of the car and how comfortable it is off the pavement.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com 10/21/2019 at 18:01

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My outback is burning 1 qt of oil every 3,000 miles. It is on it’s second engine. They just replaced the engine wiring harness under warranty because they have removed the engine so many times it got fucked up. I had to replace both rear wheel bearings. I’ve done the brakes 3 times , rotors and pads.

It has 72,000 miles on the odometer. I will never buy another subaru again.

coqui70 > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com 10/21/2019 at 19:33

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You’re better off with the Subaru. 

facw > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com 10/21/2019 at 20:29

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Previous-gen but if it’s good enough for Siler it can’t be too bad:

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Captain of the Enterprise > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com 10/21/2019 at 20:46

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Nice!  I’m liking these a lot and look forward to hearing more from you as an owner!

LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 10/21/2019 at 22:56

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I am under no illusions that this will be perfectly reliable. I am just crossing my fingers and hoping to get lucky.

LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com > facw 10/21/2019 at 22:57

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Yeah, I read this during my research.

Duck Duck Grey Duck FTMFW! > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com 10/22/2019 at 09:39

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This is the r ack on my Outback

CURT 18115 Roof Rack Rooftop Cargo Carrier 41-1/2" x 37" x 4" Mounted https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004O844DS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_fxWRDbYW2K96T

CURT 18117 Roof Rack Extension for CURT Rooftop Cargo Carrier, 21-Inch x 37-Inch x 4-Inch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004O844EM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_vxWRDbWKR9SFP