Subaru Legacy – Used Auto Parts for This Legend

Posted by admin in Subaru on July 3, 2011

Legacy is the flagship mid-size sedan from Subaru that has been in production since 1989. Easily the most feature packed vehicle in its segment, Legacy has not been able to outshine its competitors, the Accord from Honda and the Camry from Toyota. The reason for that has probably been America’s attraction towards bigger brands. However, pound-for-pound, Legacy scores well over its rivals based on features, performance and price. The car is laden with intelligent top-end features that are not yet available in its competitors and Subaru has been maintaining this record over the years.

The Legacy uses the famous Subaru “Boxer” engine that powers many of the Subaru cars. A variation of the Legacy with raised ground clearance and SUV features is called the Legacy Outback or Subaru Outback. Legacy is also available as a Wagon. Legacy is a well known name across America and is quite popular in other countries of the world as well. Subaru is famous for using an all-wheel-drive system for most of its vehicles and Legacy is no different. It is believed that Legacy is Subaru’s top selling model in the USA.

If you have been driving a Legacy over the years and have actually needed to replace a few worn out auto parts along the line, you would be having first-hand experience of how heavy brand new parts can be on the pocket. But that doesn’t mean you can go for spurious re-made and aftermarket parts. These will destroy your vehicle in the long run. Be sure to buy only OEM parts whether brand new or used.

The reason I mentioned used parts is because it is a booming industry in USA and recycling or re-using of auto parts not only benefits you, it benefits the environment as well. If you consider how much landfill is necessitated by salvage yards and scrap yards, you would understand why using used parts is environment friendly. Lets face it, used parts are cheap and effective when you consider that they cost only about one-third of what brand new parts do. They are OEM parts that fit perfectly and don’t cause any harm to your vehicle. Read the rest of this entry »

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Sneak Peek at the 2012 Subaru Impreza

Posted by admin in Subaru on July 3, 2011

Subaru ImprezaSubaru’s smart compact Impreza is being updated and will be released in Fall 2011 for the 2012 model year. Available in four door sedan and five door hatchback, the all-wheel-drive Impreza offers impressive handling, a decent ride and if forecasts for the upcoming model year are correct, exceptional fuel economy.

Smallest Subaru

The Impreza is the smallest model sold by Subaru, a niche maker of all-wheel-drive cars. Every model Subaru makes is powered by all four wheels, giving its vehicles an edge that few other vehicles have. That edge, however, comes at a slight price premium and reduction in fuel economy, the latter though not as pressing an issue for 2012.

Indeed, Subaru estimates that the 2012 Impreza will deliver 36 mpg highway, about the same amount delivered by some of its front-wheel-drive competitors including the Toyota Corolla, Volkswagen Jetta and Chevolet Cruze.

Global Debut

The 2012 Subaru Impreza makes its global debut at the New York International Auto Show in April and will be built in Japan. Subaru production has been curtailed since a March 11 earthquake and tsunami affected a slice of the country, but the Impreza’s introduction isn’t expected to be delayed. Read the rest of this entry »

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