Body parts, the rest is GM parts bin. Like my Caprice.
Yeah owners will have no problem getting replacement parts for the TourX. A friend of mine is currently looking to buy one and has zero concerns about this.
Body parts, the rest is GM parts bin. Like my Caprice.
Please explain how easy it will be to get body parts- for a model which sold 10,000 units and is sourced from Europe?Yeah owners will have no problem getting replacement parts for the TourX. A friend of mine is currently looking to buy one and has zero concerns about this.
Please explain how easy it will be to get body parts- for a model which sold 10,000 units and is sourced from Europe?
Its still a problem. If it needs to be replaced for whatever reason. Obviously- the OPs own admission is he is low on funds- one of the few reasons to look at this thing to begin with. He is trying to stretch his dollars. If it's totaled he could be in worse shape.That's the insurance company's problem, let them write it off. If the car is in that serious of an accident it's probably new car time anyway.
When it comes to funds, not sure how you filled in all the blanks from A-Z. I'm looking at the car because I like it and it fits my budget. Going beyond my budget means taking out a loan / debt on a depreciating asset, which I'd rather not do.Its still a problem. If it needs to be replaced for whatever reason. Obviously- the OPs own admission is he is low on funds- one of the few reasons to look at this thing to begin with. He is trying to stretch his dollars. If it's totaled he could be in worse shape.
@DriveHard , is anyone doing a mild lift for these for softroading? Like a full size Outback? Seems like a good vehicle to get the dogs and bikes to trailheads with a bit more clearance.
I'm pretty sure the Outback has at least as much interior passenger room and a bit more cargo space. In the same price range I think you'd be looking at models before the 2.4t though, and the older 3.6 probably isn't quite as quick as the TourX. I find our 2.5 fine really, but I don't do "tight" passes ever, not worth it IMO. 2018 and up Outbacks are bit more quiet and refined inside if you are looking.@DriveHard , is anyone doing a mild lift for these for softroading? Like a full size Outback? Seems like a good vehicle to get the dogs and bikes to trailheads with a bit more clearance.
Thanks for you comments. The one point you made about parts is what I have been saying all along. The OP can go down the path if he wants- doesn't seem worthwhile - IMHO.Lots of replies on here, and some are relevant.
I bought one in fall of 2019, model year was 2018, and it had ~12k miles on it. I just traded it in with ~44K miles on a Kia EV6 GT Friday...so good bye friend ;-)
High Points:
German car with German car ride quality, and decent handling for what it was.
LOTS of compliments, so many people would stop me and ask what it was, and where I got it.
Sharp looking car overall...much better from the front, but the back wasn't too bad
Good highway gas mileage. I could pull mid 30's at +5mph over speedlimit most of the time
Not effected by side winds - extremely stable
AWD system was AMAZING! I have had BMW's with X-drive, Subarus, Silverados with selectable AWD...seriously one of the most seamless
Very intuitive infotainment, fast, and good stereo (sounded better than my new Kia that is supposed to have premium stereo)
I did like the comfort of the interiorwell done IMHO
Good steering wheel and steering wheel controls
Very quiet ride - has active noise cancelling
Mods:
I added rear air springs - stock rear springs are WAY too soft
tuner - added good power, and better shift points (this is a MUST IMHO)
3D floor mats
rear bumper guard
aftermarket wheels (I still have these if you want to buy a set)
I purchased coil overs, but never installed them...the suspension stock was decent, but soft for my tastes. (I still have this in a box as well).
Low Points:
Transmission is stout, and reliable, but shifts soft and slow
Feels like even after being tuned there is reduced power in 1&2nd gear
gas mileage is poor in the city - this is probably because I drive a bit more aggressively
My wife, my son, and most everybody I know said it was a "grandpa car"
Some Parts are hard to find - takes weeks or months from Europe
Lots of parts are easy to find - shares GM powertrain
doors feel cheap when you shut them - obviously trying to save weight, but just felt cheap
Overall I would say it is one of the top 5 cars I have ever owned. If I had planned to hold on to it, I think I would have installed the coilovers and also done something more with the transmission tune. As it is, someone will get a TourX with aftermarket blow off valve, and a decent tune worth 350 hp - so grandpa might find a sleeper ;-)
I'm happy to answer any additional questions.
Thanks for you comments. The one point you made about parts is what I have been saying all along. The OP can go down the path if he wants- doesn't seem worthwhile - IMHO.
This would be my concern. Parts coming from Europe. The supply chain is messed up enough from the past few years, what's it going to be like trying to get parts now for a discontinued car?mine was replaced twice under warranty (parts took forever)
This would be my concern. Parts coming from Europe. The supply chain is messed up enough from the past few years, what's it going to be like trying to get parts now for a discontinued car?
If it's going to be your only car you might re-think buying it.
If you have another car, then maybe you can wait for parts.