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02-17-2013, 10:01 AM | #2201 | |
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I'm now going to wait a few more months and wait for the XVs to decay on the lots up here while the Forester makes a killing in sales. --kC
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02-17-2013, 10:03 AM | #2202 |
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02-17-2013, 10:16 AM | #2203 |
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I thought it was 3in longer, but yes the 2012 just barely fits with the front bumper touching the wall and the garage door just barely missing the rear bumper. It's probably an unusual situation but I'm sure there are plenty of people who will buy the xv because they just prefer a smaller car.
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02-17-2013, 10:33 AM | #2204 |
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Some people just plain don't want a SUV.
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02-17-2013, 11:25 AM | #2205 |
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02-17-2013, 12:03 PM | #2206 |
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I agree, there is not a lot of difference when you compare major items. For me, if I had to choose between a 6MT XV or F2.5i, I would choose the 2.5i, even though I do like the looks and style of the XV. I guess it only benefits the consumer to have choices. I think it's time to upgrade the XV with the diesel
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02-17-2013, 02:56 PM | #2207 | |
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02-17-2013, 04:11 PM | #2208 | |
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Oops. Was reading too quickly and just kinda miss read it. Agree with this also. I like ground clearance and always wanted an Outback sedan all the way back to the SUS. Didn't want a "wagon". The Crosstrek will do fine even with the new Forester. |
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02-17-2013, 04:24 PM | #2209 |
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02-17-2013, 04:41 PM | #2210 |
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02-17-2013, 06:42 PM | #2211 |
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If the XV had the 2.5, I would go buy one today. Regardless of what the EPA ratings are, according to what I am seeing on Fuelly the XV only gets 1mpg more on average than the Outback. That is proof positive that the XV is under motored.
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02-17-2013, 06:48 PM | #2212 |
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Agreed. Smaller engine and about the same MPG. At that, the Forester 2.5i has .5L more, and gets 30 more HP/TQ, with a marginal decrease in MPG.
Don't get me wrong, I still like the XV and the idea about it. But the price doesn't match what it is... it's overpriced. --kC |
02-17-2013, 06:56 PM | #2213 | |
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02-17-2013, 07:11 PM | #2214 | |
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02-17-2013, 07:44 PM | #2215 | |
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Now I'm waiting on the CX-5 diesel or 2014 Jetta Wagon TDi AWD to replace my 2012 and my wife's 04 Forester. Live. Learn, and stop drinking the Subaru Kool-Aid. |
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02-17-2013, 07:50 PM | #2216 |
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It will be interesting to see what the real world results for the Forester are. It seems like maybe the CVT tests well but isn't so great in the real world.
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02-17-2013, 07:59 PM | #2217 |
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Anything will be better than my wife's 17 mpg from the 2007 dodge grand caravan 3.8l. Looking forward to a 2014 Forester Limited.
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02-17-2013, 08:29 PM | #2218 | |
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Seriously though. It's gotta be geographical. We get nothing but praises from our customers who are very happy with their MPG. Not saying everyone of them are, but a lot are. If there is someone who isn't happy, they sure aren't letting us know. |
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02-17-2013, 09:10 PM | #2219 | |
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I get 20.1 MPG average in my 2012 Subaru Forester XT and I floor it when I want. I redline it too. I'm curious how well the CVT is going to be in regards to MPG's with my driving habits. |
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02-17-2013, 09:25 PM | #2220 | |
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Wait. You DO understand Subaru buyers, don't you? I mean in general. Not NASIOCers. Sorry. I just have to at that. |
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02-17-2013, 09:50 PM | #2221 | |
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02-17-2013, 09:53 PM | #2222 |
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02-17-2013, 10:12 PM | #2223 |
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I hate the way they packaged the trims.
Can't get HIDs in the touring without eyesight and nav? |
02-17-2013, 10:19 PM | #2224 |
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02-17-2013, 10:21 PM | #2225 |
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The biggest complaints I have are: No standard push-button start on Limited/Touring trims and no paddle shifters on 2.5L model. Aside from that, my disappointments are fairly sparse...
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