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Recommended top speed?

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I haven't been on here in a while. Back in late August I have driven basically 1,000 miles from Denver to Grand Forks North Dakota to go to college. Some things I learned on the trip up:

1. The Odometer on the car is fast when compared to GPS, so that means there is less miles than it shows:cool: (and slightly lower MPGs, got 28 on the way up)

2. Seats on Subarus are a little firm when compared to Chrysler products I'm used to.

3. North Dakota interstates are FUN which brings me to my question.

I like the ability to cruise at 100mph but can the AWD really handle that, is there a rating on its ability of top speed? (Like how some 4WD trucks are not suppossed to go over 45 when in 4WD mode)

I'm not going to do this really any more I just want to know the full capabilities of my vehicle:biggrin:
 
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Stock Foresters have a speed limiter built into the ECU. I believe it's 112 MPH or so. What happens is it basically shuts off the motor when you get there. As for the car being able to do it, yes it is. But consider things like the condition of your tires brakes etc. It may be legal some places but be sure your car is up to snuff. Subaru's are AWD not 4WD so they don't have the same limitations.
 
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