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Here in the UK, we only get a handful of hot days per year, so it isn't a big deal for me. But for you folk who live is warmer climes, I can understand your concern.
Did you try the Renegade on max air setting? Just curious.I really want one of these too. But the lack of power with the Tigershark and the tepid A/C are just "no go" issues. I test drove 2 different trailhawks - 2 different dealers two different states. Lack of power was the same. And the A/C performance was the same.
Sorry for the late reply. Just backing off on my search. Casually looking at the Subaru Forester.What's the latest, OBXMan? It's been three days since your last post. Did Freon fix the A/C or did it matter to you? In other words, did you bale out or no from your fiasco?
The service dept looked at it right away, and said it had no Freon.Did you try the Renegade on max air setting? Just curious.
I'm really enjoying my Renegade--the little 1.4T engine really peps up when the turbo kicks in. It ain'[t a powerhouse, but it moves out quickly enough (being able to row my own probably helps).I really want one of these too. But the lack of power with the Tigershark and the tepid A/C are just "no go" issues. I test drove 2 different trailhawks - 2 different dealers two different states. Lack of power was the same. And the A/C performance was the same.
With regard to A/C, it can be a very subjective thing especially when you're getting cool to cold air. But just how cold is the subjective part. So I've been taking the subjective out of it and bought a HVAC register thermometer. I now compare everything to my 2013 VW Passat. It blows 40 degree air when its 102 outside. (Max a/c - recirc on) It will freeze your a$$ off. So test driving the Renegades, 100 outside, center register never gave anything colder than 56 degrees. Compared to a Honda CRV (47 degrees) and a Toyota Rav4 (44 degrees). I am thinking something is just not right with the Renegade's A/C. Those differences are huge on a hot day.
Sorry for the late reply. Just backing off on my search. Casually looking at the Subaru Forester.
Yes I did. That's the standard setting I use when I measure air outlet temp with a thermometer.Did you try the Renegade on max air setting? Just curious.
I suspect the turbo 1.4 is a peppy little trouper and probably would be quite acceptable to me. I have not test driven one of those because I want a Trailhawk. What aren't they avail in the Trailhawk for Pete's sake? I've driven VW's new 1.8 turbo gasser. While not going to win any races, It is very acceptable to my needs.I'm really enjoying my Renegade--the little 1.4T engine really peps up when the turbo kicks in. It ain'[t a powerhouse, but it moves out quickly enough (being able to row my own probably helps).
I have notiiced the A/C seems a bit weak, compared to other cars I've owned. Then again, my wife has always complained about me putting the A/C on fulll--she prefers it to be on a lower setting--so I can most certainly adapt. I assume it has something to do with the tiny size of the engine, and reducing the power draw of an A/C pump (especially at idle). As I'm quite interested in reducing fuel mileage, I'm just fine with that.
I got the 1.4 turbo 140hp with 6 speed manual, UK model. Only once have I driven it like I stole it and was surprised by the turn of speed. If you get chance, in second gear do 35 mph then floor the loud pedal. Take it to around 6000 rpm, hit third gear, which is what I did and soon hit 80 mph. Ok, it ain't no 6.4 hemi, but it goes well for what it is. I'm happy with itI suspect the turbo 1.4 is a peppy little trouper and probably would be quite acceptable to me.
over 8k miles in 3.5 months and rock solid so far
wow you don't drive it too much...I have just over 6k in almost eleven months