We just bought a 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Plug-in Hybrid, and share our first impressions of how it drives. We also answer quite a few audience questions this week, ranging from why we don't have Japanese Kei cars in the US market, how to find out if the car you are purchasing has unresolved manufacturer recalls, and can you put a child in the front seat.
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SHOW NOTES
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00:37 - 2019 Subaru Crosstrek PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid) First Impressions
06:48 - Question 1: Can a Car Manufacturer Recall Expire?
10:09 - Question 2: Why Kei Cars Do Not Exist In The US Market?
13:23 - Question 3: When To Sell a Car With Too Many Repairs?
16:30 - Question 4: How Safe Are The Front Seat Passengers From Stuff In The Trunk?
18:29 - Question 5: How Do Head Restraints Effect Rear Seat Occupants?
21:08 - Question 6: Fully Loaded Mazda CX-5 vs. Lower Trim BMW X3
25:44 - Question 7: Can Small Children Ride In The Front Seat?
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4K Review: 2018 Subaru Crosstrek Quick Drive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4J005E_TMeY
Safety Issues & Recalls
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls
4K Review: 2017 Mazda CX-5 Quick Drive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmTVgcuD2V4
4K Review: 2018 BMW X3 Quick Drive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogONHegJwXk
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