View Poll Results: After seeing the 2018 Models are you now planning on buying one?
Yes, I like what I see
260
36.41%
No, I don't like any of the new models
454
63.59%
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After seeing the 2018 line-up, Are you going to buy?
#601
09-22-2017 | 07:01 AM
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From: NE Philly
I was been sarcastic and making fun of the people complaining about the new HD's.....I think you know that though.
I happen to love Jeeps. Four of my last 5 vehicles were Jeeps. I have a 2009 Subaru Tribeca now. The AWD is fantastic but I'm not in love with it altogether. It's quirky. The struts and stabilizer bars are clunky (a common problem). I had to replace the rear struts and front stabilizer bar at 40,000 miles, the headlight bulbs burn out ever 6 months (and no one at Subaru can explain why but apparently it's an issue for many Subaru owners) and puddle lights stopped working at 70,000 miles. Also had trouble with the AC. The last two Grand Cherokees I had I got 210,000 and 260,000 trouble free miles out of before I sold them, and I beat the hell out of them because my work at the time required a lot of off road driving....much of it up in the Appalachian mountains. Those Jeeps climbed some very steep terrain up old logging roads, rocks, and through deep mud with ease. Once I'm done with this Subaru I'll go back to a Jeep.
I happen to love Jeeps. Four of my last 5 vehicles were Jeeps. I have a 2009 Subaru Tribeca now. The AWD is fantastic but I'm not in love with it altogether. It's quirky. The struts and stabilizer bars are clunky (a common problem). I had to replace the rear struts and front stabilizer bar at 40,000 miles, the headlight bulbs burn out ever 6 months (and no one at Subaru can explain why but apparently it's an issue for many Subaru owners) and puddle lights stopped working at 70,000 miles. Also had trouble with the AC. The last two Grand Cherokees I had I got 210,000 and 260,000 trouble free miles out of before I sold them, and I beat the hell out of them because my work at the time required a lot of off road driving....much of it up in the Appalachian mountains. Those Jeeps climbed some very steep terrain up old logging roads, rocks, and through deep mud with ease. Once I'm done with this Subaru I'll go back to a Jeep.
#602
09-22-2017 | 08:15 AM
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Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Georgia
Will I be buying a new bike in 2018? Nope.
I think the CVO Street Glides and the Breakout are sharp looking bikes though. I think they are doing the right thing if the changes made better the performance of the brand. I'm also happy to see the naysayers. That will make for a strong secondary market for the older bikes and keep their value up.
I think the CVO Street Glides and the Breakout are sharp looking bikes though. I think they are doing the right thing if the changes made better the performance of the brand. I'm also happy to see the naysayers. That will make for a strong secondary market for the older bikes and keep their value up.
#603
09-22-2017 | 09:09 AM
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Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Connecticut
I should have mentioned that maybe the newer models fixed some of the problems I'm having with my 2009. Also, I'm pretty sure the 2010's and up have a better transmission. All an all, mechanically, it's been a good car, and they eat right through the snow. You won't be disappointed in that department.
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#604
09-22-2017 | 10:09 AM
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 1,469
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From: Ontario Canada
I should have mentioned that maybe the newer models fixed some of the problems I'm having with my 2009. Also, I'm pretty sure the 2010's and up have a better transmission. All an all, mechanically, it's been a good car, and they eat right through the snow. You won't be disappointed in that department.
#606
09-22-2017 | 11:27 AM
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2011
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I'll wait till they 114 in the Street Glide as the base motor. You known it's coming within the next 2 years.
Rode a 2018 Fat Bob & Fat Boy 114 & was very impressed till I saw the price. For that reason alone I be keeping my 2010 Fat Bob.
Rode a 2018 Fat Bob & Fat Boy 114 & was very impressed till I saw the price. For that reason alone I be keeping my 2010 Fat Bob.
Last edited by Chicago Ken; 09-22-2017 at 11:28 AM.
#608
09-23-2017 | 07:10 AM
Road Warrior
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From: United States
Wiz
#609
09-23-2017 | 07:19 AM
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 848
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From: southbury connecticut
your wrong about that , subaru is great in the snow on stock tires, i put firestone winterorce on my awd suby and it is a beast in the snow,
#610
09-23-2017 | 07:34 AM
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2016
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From: Detroit area
mind-boggling. people will spend thousands more to get AWD on a car instead of $800 on winter tires.
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