#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. --------------------------------------- Have a question for our experts? Leave a comment on this episode, or reach out to us directly! From your iOS device, iMessage us at TalkingCars@icloud.com to send a photo, video, or text directly to the Talking Cars team! We love to feature our viewers on the show, so submit video questions at https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/ Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6 SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 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? ---------------------------------- 4 Automakers Compromise With California on Fuel Emissions https://www.consumerreports.org/emissions/automakers-compromise-with-california-on-fuel-emissions/ Some Subaru Owners Could Get New Cars After Recall 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 2015 Subaru Outback and Legacy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omeYWjqBJRQ 2013 Subaru Legacy sneak peek https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7LqIRAHsD4 2018 Tesla Model 3 Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0VlwLRJFAo Tesla Model 3 360° Track Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuFRoLqa1JY 2011 BMW X3 first look https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPqiQJaQ5CY Ford Flex review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9VX8PkuKWU 2018 Ford Expedition Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGzUBebtnO4 4K Review: 2017 Toyota Sienna Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=165J4dCwUGU Volkswagen Jetta GLI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBSGyK2g2Ds 4K Review: 2018 Jaguar XE Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ht8j17Hacjk 2014 Ford Transit Connect Review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeuSFTpMZSU 2019 Ford Edge Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Wfye-boGWc 2016 Chevrolet Volt Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3sa7OT3PhU 2019 Toyota RAV4 Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSAuvdH_oGQ 2019 Detroit Auto Show: 2020 Kia Telluride https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDr5uu7QheQ 2018 LA Auto Show: 2020 Hyundai Palisade https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFbbBDcCYYg 2019 Subaru Ascent Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCgPso_jBDk ----------------------------------- Check out http://www.ConsumerReports.org for the latest reviews, tips, and recommendations and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/1Nlb1Ez Follow Us on Social: Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1IQ2w5q Twitter: http://bit.ly/1Yf5Fh2 Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1P37mM9 Instagram: http://bit.ly/1I49Bzo Google+: http://bit.ly/1Md3gfQ