#218 2020 Subaru Legacy First Impressions; Should You Buy a Vehicle with No Maintenance History?

This week we discuss the 2020 Subaru Legacy, and share our first impressions on the all-wheel drive sedan. We also discuss the controversy surrounding changing emissions and fuel economy standards. And we answer audience questions about the risk of buying a car without a maintenance history, a replacement for a beloved Ford Flex, if driving habits should change when switching from all-wheel drive gas vehicle to a rear wheel drive electric car, and if driving a manual during a long commute is a good idea.

 

 

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SHOW NOTES

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00:29 - Changing Emissions and Fuel Economy Standards Controversy

07:40 - 2020 Subaru Legacy

12:29 - Question #1: Should driving habits change when switching from all-wheel drive gas vehicle to a rear wheel drive electric car?

14:02 - Question #2: What are the risks of buying a car without a maintenance history?

16:19 - Question #3: What is a worthy replacement for a 2013 Ford Flex?

18:48 - Question #4: Should factory incentives sway ones car buying decision?

21:01 - Question #5: Is driving a manual during a long commute a good idea?

 

 

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4 Automakers Compromise With California on Fuel Emissions

https://www.consumerreports.org/emissions/automakers-compromise-with-california-on-fuel-emissions/

 

Some Subaru Owners Could Get New Cars After Recall

https://www.consumerreports.org/car-recalls-defects/some-subaru-legacy-outback-owners-could-get-new-cars-after-recall/

 

2020 Subaru Legacy Ride and Handling Shine

https://www.consumerreports.org/sedans/2020-subaru-legacy-first-drive-review/

 

2019 New York Auto Show: 2020 Subaru Legacy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndMrg2ayLbo

 

2015 Subaru Outback and Legacy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omeYWjqBJRQ

 

2013 Subaru Legacy sneak peek

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7LqIRAHsD4

 

2018 Tesla Model 3 Quick Drive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0VlwLRJFAo

 

Tesla Model 3 360° Track Tour

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuFRoLqa1JY

 

2011 BMW X3 first look

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPqiQJaQ5CY

 

Ford Flex review

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9VX8PkuKWU

 

2018 Ford Expedition Quick Drive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGzUBebtnO4

 

4K Review: 2017 Toyota Sienna Quick Drive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=165J4dCwUGU

 

Volkswagen Jetta GLI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBSGyK2g2Ds

 

4K Review: 2018 Jaguar XE Quick Drive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ht8j17Hacjk

 

2014 Ford Transit Connect Review

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeuSFTpMZSU

 

2019 Ford Edge Quick Drive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Wfye-boGWc

 

2016 Chevrolet Volt Quick Drive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3sa7OT3PhU

 

2019 Toyota RAV4 Quick Drive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSAuvdH_oGQ

 

2019 Detroit Auto Show: 2020 Kia Telluride

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDr5uu7QheQ

 

2018 LA Auto Show: 2020 Hyundai Palisade

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFbbBDcCYYg

 

2019 Subaru Ascent Quick Drive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCgPso_jBDk

 

 

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