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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