Cars We Drive!

[Jmm722]

GT63S = the Mercedes Panamera

the best sounding crossover is the Levante/Stelvio QF though. But the Macan with PSE is pretty decent

I wish the stelvio wasn’t completely unreliable. It sounds fantastic. Someone in my office had theirs lemon lawed

 

[clee1982]

All the Alfa Romeo is unreliable...

 

[Jmm722]

All the Alfa Romeo is unreliable...

Yes, just the stelvio was on my list due to AWD. Giulia qv drives nice, but terrible reliability. Maserati isn’t an impressive maker either. It’s too bad, because they both make really good looking cars and good exhaust notes.

I need to try a Macan, I keep hearing they’re really nice, especially the S and GTS models.

 

[nootje]

All the Alfa Romeo is unreliable...

just typically Italian = quirky and requires a manual to keep on the road.

Have to say though, ever since they shelved the busso engine the brand doesn’t move me anymore. Rented a guiletta and a stelvio last times I was in Italy, but it’s not the same feeling I had with the 156 / 166..

 

[Thrift Vader]

Alfa Romeo do make some very attractive cars.

 

[vdubiv]

First time my car went into limp mode. Any idea what caused the jerking?

Could have been a misfire, how many miles / what year is this car, could be due for spark plugs and coil packs.

 

[Thrift Vader]

More worried about the jerking in limp mode. .

 

[vdubiv]

More worried about the jerking in limp mode. .

TWSS?

 

[Dino944]

the best sounding crossover is the Levante/Stelvio QF though. But the Macan with PSE is pretty decent

The Levante does sound great...but the rest of it, is a bit of a let down. 2 years ago friend of ours asked me to go car/SUV shopping with them since they rarely buy cars. We looked at MB AMGs, Porsche, and Maserati. The Levante sounded great and the leather is nice, but it seemed rather cheap and unimpressive. We almost died laughing when the sales person said, "With the Levante you get Maserati reliability!"

Anyway, the pricing on new left over Turbo Macan made it a no-brainer.

 

[Texasmade]

Could have been a misfire, how many miles / what year is this car, could be due for spark plugs and coil packs.

4.25 years and 50,000 miles. I just had it serviced the weekend before the car went into limp mode.

 

[OtterMeanGreen]

So capping off the exhaust talk I'm probably going to settle for something like this until the first 10K. It's a Nameless Axel Back Muffler Delete. I personally think it sounds great and accentuates that Subie Rumble that i'm after. Not the Tomei Expreme but it will do.

 

[vdubiv]

So capping off the exhaust talk I'm probably going to settle for something like this until the first 10K. It's a Nameless Axel Back Muffler Delete. I personally think it sounds great and accentuates that Subie Rumble that i'm after. Not the Tomei Expreme but it will do.

Don't "settle" for something that you don't really want just to buy what you want later. It's a waste of money and time doing the same "mod" twice. Also, it's your car, your money, do with it as you please, don't let these random people's comments on here dictate how you do things.

 

[OtterMeanGreen]

Don't "settle" for something that you don't really want just to buy what you want later. It's a waste of money and time doing the same "mod" twice. Also, it's your car, your money, do with it as you please, don't let these random people's comments on here dictate how you do things.

Thanks and that's good advice. My intention for the sudden switch was more on cost savings: $981 vs $329. Also before I mess with the car, I'd like to have any issues sorted out before I go ahead and attempt to void the warranty, or at least give Subaru a reason to. However I still want to enjoy that rumble in a way that is pleasing to my ears and wallet lol, and this one was also on my radar. Like with many sports cars (GTI, STI, SI) the stock exhausts are just too quiet at low RPM and uninspiring, but that hasn't stopped me since my SI is 12.5 years old and the exhaust is still stock . In my SI's case I actually prefer the stock version compared to the alternatives on the market, since most aftermarket Civic exhausts sound kinda ricey (again to my ears).

On that front, my stainless steel muffler tip has finally come off from bolt being sheered off, and to my surprise I actually like the look of it. Looks more raw, like a straight pipe. Luckily I was able to retrieve the stainless steel tip before it fell, as they run about $50 - $100.

 

[clee1982]

$981 vs. $329 for a car you're going to drive to death is not a lot difference

 

[Thrift Vader]

good point.

If it snows where he is? the factory exhaust will rust out in a year or 2.
so, spend your money how you want to. we are just here to discuss it.
also recommend getting the underside protected. if you look at your car on a lift, you will see unpainted areas.
one scratch? -rust.

Dang, if i was spending that much on a car? OCD would be out of control.