Fitting in in Central Oregon
One of the first things we did upon our arrival in Bend (after unloading the insanely ginormous truck) was to go visit the Subaru Guru to buy a Subaru. We've had a Subaru before, and knew that we wanted another. We managed to get a fantastic price on an '05 Legacy Wagon (turbo, even!) and we've been happily driving it all over town.
Last night, I was talking with some friends, and they were telling me about their new neighbors, who have a two-wheel drive Chevy truck and a Mustang convertible. I'm worried for the new neighbors, as those are about two of the worst vehicles one could drive in snow. Neither is stable, neither is front wheel drive. I hope they don't have to actually leave the house most days! (yes, i'm feeling a tad superior here. i'm sure it'll bite me in the ass soon)
One thing I'm mulling over - should we go ahead and get studded tires now, or should we wait until we're up the proverbial creek before doing so? I'm guessing we should just break down and buy 'em, but gosh, I'd love to not spend that money...
posted by Little Things at
2:27 PM
5 Comments:
Studs. Now.
No, make that two weeks ago...the wait is terrible these days.
Get them very soon like my husband should have done on his car last week while he was on vacation. No way does he get to use my car instead.
We had a Mustang when we moved here, but got rid of it shortly thereafter. It was such a fun car, but so not practical.
Please tell me you'll be the exception to Subaru drivers and try to at least get that baby up near the speed limit instead of 20 mph under?
When the roads aren't covered with ice, I'll make that promise. The ice comes out and all bets are off, though.
I'm a lead foot, so really, no worries.
Haven't ever put on studs, yet. I carry chains just in case, though.
Who needs studs on tires? I have driven in worse snow in the midwest and I survived on getting around in my Saturn Coupe without the help of studs on my tires.
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