G. David Felt

Didn't GM when they did own the interest that Toyota now owns use their AWD system in their own AWD products or at least design wise?

Good Luck BigMac, Keep us updated on how the project goes.

Gun's and Roses, Welcome to the Jungle!

That is sooooo Truuuuuuue! I will admit that I am surprised by the Prius being right behind the BMW for this. But then again, I have come to hate the drivers of BMW and Prius around Seattle and their Self entitled attitude.

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Yea, but why bother with a passport when they could just do a single ID that is good for driving and going over the border.

Based on what info you have given us here and the picture, I plugged in the info into Kelly Blue Book and it came back with a low end of $7729 to a high end of $9204. I would say it is more than worth fixing the tranny and selling it yourself.

I will still have to disagree as my AWD auto's have not had the noticeable under-steer that you state. I also agree again with Drew that there is minor gain by Subaru going with a RWD model. People know Subaru as an AWD company that they want it because of that.

So that folks who might not be up on our constitution can understand what Drew is saying: The Tenth Amendment is the last part of the Bill of Rights, and is intended to protect state sovereignty as well as (to an extent) individual rights from being usurped by the Federal government. Amendment X "The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people." Translated, this means: The states have legal authority over anything not assigned to the federal government or specifically withheld from the states. Whatever powers aren't claimed by the federal or state governments are leftover for the people. US residents (both citizens and other people under US jurisdiction) are also vaguely protected by the Ninth Amendment, which essentially says you have rights beyond those mentioned in the first eight amendments (unfortunately, these have to be negotiated with various government entities). So with this said, how does the EPA fit into this then?Has the fed not already stated their control over auto's and driving? Would it not make sense to reduce the cost to tax payers at the state level and make one single driving entity that over sees a standardized driving test based on maximizing the skill for each and every American so that we have safer roads? Would it not also simplify things for the local police by having a single set of standard driving laws to enforce? Then as an ID card, this would allow a faster entrance into the country by having a single standard ID that can be quickly scanned and verified. Than a standardize safety inspection to make sure lights work, safety settings, etc. I see the concern for another inefficient agency, but then would it not be better to have one agency to deal with nation wide rather than mulitple agencies across the country?

G. David Felt Staff Writer Alternative Energy - CheersandGears.com Year 2013 is half way over and before even I could start sifting through the reports to see what or who was on top for best selling auto's MSN Auto's beat me to it with the top 20 selling auto's based on the first and second quarter sales reports. 1. Ford F-Series Sales through June: 367,486 Percentage change: +22 2. Chevrolet Silverado Sales through June: 242,586 vehicles Percentage change: +24.7 percent 3. Toyota Camry Sales through June: 207,626 vehicles Percentage change: -2.9 percent 4. Honda Accord Sales through June: 186,860 vehicles Percentage change: +20.4 percent 5. Ram 1500 Sales through June: 170,319 vehicles Percentage change: +22.9 percent Check out the other 15 auto's on the Top 20 list at Half Time! http://editorial.autos.msn.com/best-selling-cars-of-2013-halftime-report?icid=autos_4559#1

I not only have to agree with Drew on his points he made but want to say that Dwight you need to take a Trailblazer SS AWD for a drive. I have had mine, 2008 now for 2 years, second owner and Love it. The first four years were driven by the Chevy Dealers sales managers wife and she clearly did not drive it. I can tell you that while it is far more sticky when driven aggressive in rain or snow than a RWD or FWD car, I can also hang the tail end out if I want under aggressive driving on dry pavement. This little SUV is a blast to drive and allows you to push it far better than the other two. I totally disagree with you on the lack of entertainment. I find I can have MORE entertainment in an AWD pushing the limits of what a RWD or FWD car would not handle.

Tiny

young truck if the maintenance has been done.

Bikini's

Vacation

Yea Another over rated Lexus with the stupid DOHC engines producing high revving horsepower with less than stellar Torque. Just do not see what others think is so great about these auto's.

Yes, GM sold their shares to Toyota so Volume should not be an issue as long as they stay profitable.

Yea, scratch right there, yea, ohhh yea

So this week I have seen some really crazy driving from both local license plated auto's and out of state auto's along with auto's that have had front headlights out and it is way before predawn and they are using fog lights only to partial tail lights, brake lights where only one works and the middle and one of the outside is burnt out. With the stated above, it got me to thinking about our current drivers licenses and safety standards for auto's. I understand each state wants to keep control, yet the whole idea of the Federal gov was to have a set of standards that keeps a level playing field for this country. What would it take and or what would you feel should be the standards for a national drivers license and safety inspection program? With that in mind, could a national drivers license also act as a national passport then to leave and enter the country simplifying the ability to travel for US citizens? Sound off on what type of National Standardized driving program we should have? Sound off on what all should the license allow you to drive? Auto, motorcycle, Semi? Sound off on what type of safety inspection should be done on auto's and how often? Pretty much think of this as a clean sheet approach to redoing our system for drivers licenses, safety etc. Should one who does not speak english be allowed to get a drivers license? Why or why not?

Depending on the desire/need. If your mom wants to keep the truck and likes driving it and the sitting position and the rest of the truck is solid, then researching a local transmission shop to rebuild it and then you reinstall it yourself is worth the money. A good shop will build it stronger than an OEM or a rebuilt OEM tranny. I know as the local transmission shop I have used does outstanding work and their transmissions have always lasted well for me. I am hesitant to have you get a low mileage tranny from the junk yard as I have had nothing but horror stories with them. Rather invest in rebuilding the one I have over that option. Yet if your mother does not care about the truck and would rather go to a high mileage commuter car, then this is a cheap option to do and get it listed and sold.

I think Subaru can add a few more AWD models to fill in holes in their portfolio, but I agree with the broad consensus, the over all mega car companies are consuming and merging into mega companies to push up profits and hopefully push prices down. Subaru has a niche market that is profitable and they should stay focused on it. Generic will be the death bell for them.

gotta love the honda quality. The door trip does not line up with the dash trim. wonder if this is a production unit or mule.

5 stars

Hopefully it will be a profitable winner for GM once they get theirs going Chevy Style.

Thanks Caddy Cruise, that makes sense now with the story, backing up, coming in and boom someone looses. Sucks getting a call like that glad he is OK and still driving.