Hey Peeps
I have owned Subarus for 20 years and currently own a Liberty GT MY05 that I just paid the lease out on. For those that aren't followers of the Subby brand, the new models arrive in September this year in OZ. Reviews are a little sparse at present but apart from being bigger inside & out; turbo location shifted;bigger donk & revised suspension & cvt transmission - there are a few things that I dont like. These being the loss of the moon roof and the addition of pillars to the doors. Oh, and it is a NEW model that could carry some risks.
As a consequence someone suggested the R36 as an alternative. I have scanned all the websites / forums / you tube & so far like what I see. It appears a few ppl here have transitioned from a Subby to VW as well.
The main issue is getting hold of one --- even the dealers who had 1 had sold them so were pretty picky about letting you looking them over. There seem to be none in Melbourne to even test drive
From what I gather the R36 for the money is a much higher loaded proposition with all the goodies already on board.
What do you lot think --- is it worth the leap to the VW world ? I know that you are all biased so will take it with a small degree of salt. Would you buy a 70k car that you have never driven on spec ?
Cheers
I have owned Subarus for 20 years and currently own a Liberty GT MY05 that I just paid the lease out on. For those that aren't followers of the Subby brand, the new models arrive in September this year in OZ. Reviews are a little sparse at present but apart from being bigger inside & out; turbo location shifted;bigger donk & revised suspension & cvt transmission - there are a few things that I dont like. These being the loss of the moon roof and the addition of pillars to the doors. Oh, and it is a NEW model that could carry some risks.
As a consequence someone suggested the R36 as an alternative. I have scanned all the websites / forums / you tube & so far like what I see. It appears a few ppl here have transitioned from a Subby to VW as well.
The main issue is getting hold of one --- even the dealers who had 1 had sold them so were pretty picky about letting you looking them over. There seem to be none in Melbourne to even test drive

From what I gather the R36 for the money is a much higher loaded proposition with all the goodies already on board.
What do you lot think --- is it worth the leap to the VW world ? I know that you are all biased so will take it with a small degree of salt. Would you buy a 70k car that you have never driven on spec ?
Cheers
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