#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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https://www.consumerreports.org/emissions/automakers-compromise-with-california-on-fuel-emissions/
 
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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
 
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omeYWjqBJRQ
 
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7LqIRAHsD4
 
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCgPso_jBDk
 
 
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