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03-31-2013, 09:44 PM | #2776 |
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Not completely. I like their ideas and tests but we need to see what the competition could do too (or couldn't). It's obviously biased but not completely worthless so far.
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03-31-2013, 10:12 PM | #2777 |
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They didn't show 3 of the 4 other cars going up the sandy dune hill :/ I too wanted to see more of the competition.
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03-31-2013, 10:27 PM | #2778 |
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That video was dumb. At least show the interesting aspect (i.e. how the competitors fail compared to the Forester).
This video was just a poorly done version of the Ford/Chevy truck comparison videos of recent. SOA should have done better. |
04-01-2013, 12:15 AM | #2779 |
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Dumb vid. And since when are LEOs an authority on driving dynamics?
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04-02-2013, 10:59 PM | #2780 |
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Finally drove a Touring XT today. Pretty sure Ill be buyin one. Pretty impressed with the drivability of this rig. Think Subaru nailed it. Seats were very firm, but after about 45m in the seat, I wouldn't say I was uncomfortable. Suspension, power, and tranny all felt really good.
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04-03-2013, 01:25 AM | #2781 | |
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04-03-2013, 11:22 AM | #2782 |
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For those concerned about how well child seats fit into the new Forester, Cars.com's "Car Seat Check" blog now has an entry for it at http://blogs.cars.com/kickingtires/2...heck.html#more.
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04-03-2013, 01:58 PM | #2783 |
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I drove the car to pa last night, about 109 miles each way, my friend drove on the way back. They said it was quiet nice to drive, my friend loved the visibility. I'm still loving the car, about 1600 miles in now.
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04-03-2013, 02:51 PM | #2784 |
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04-03-2013, 03:35 PM | #2785 | |
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04-03-2013, 10:39 PM | #2786 | |
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04-04-2013, 12:25 AM | #2787 | |
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I only say this because it's flat so those with big butts or whom are obese should def love the room... And I myself have a flat/no butt and don't really like the seats. They could have some added bolstering to keep me in one place hahahhaha |
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04-04-2013, 04:04 PM | #2788 | |
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04-05-2013, 12:33 AM | #2789 |
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Purchased an XT touring Forester last week for the wife. I really like it. Ride is surprisingly firm. Have not played much with the paddle shifting SI drive yet because still in the breakin period. I definitely think Subaru hit a bullseye with this one. I can't wait to really start having some fun with it. If they ever make an STI version with a 6spd manual I might just have to pass on my planned purchase of the `15 WRX to replace my bugeyed rex.
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04-05-2013, 01:18 AM | #2790 | |
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04-05-2013, 07:27 AM | #2791 | |
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04-05-2013, 08:09 AM | #2792 |
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04-05-2013, 08:45 AM | #2793 |
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04-05-2013, 09:10 AM | #2794 | |
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*the FA20 DIT in the Forester shouldn't have this issue... I'm just sayin'... |
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04-05-2013, 09:57 AM | #2795 |
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Yeah, it's not an STi engine. 4 years later, I think Subaru would have learned their lesson.
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04-05-2013, 10:45 AM | #2796 |
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They still have to tune for EPA emissions regulations, rather than true engineering correctness. Government is not an entity that I would trust to make those two things one in the same.
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04-05-2013, 11:45 AM | #2797 |
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But the direct injection component gives them a lot more control over detonation and NOx near redline than the 19+yo EJ did with it's traditional port injection.
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04-05-2013, 11:47 AM | #2798 |
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Hi all,
After ordering my Forester 2.5i Touring with EyeSight at the end of January and originally being given a March 11 delivery date, my Forester finally arrived on April 2. The VIN# was different than the one originally listed in my dealer's system for the Mar 11 delivery, so for those of you whose order dates are slipping, I wouldn't be surprised if Subaru shifts around allocations for logistical reasons. The late delivery was a blessing in disguise: Subaru reset the "Guaranteed Trade-In Program" maximum mileage limits on April 2, and my 2010 Outback's 30k limit was raised to 45k (I had 36k on it, causing me a $1200 penalty at $0.20/mile). The elimination of my $1200 penalty more than offset the slight GTP monthly depreciation, and so my trade-in value went up by -- get this -- $705 overnight!! I could almost hear the steam coming out of the sales manager's ears in the back room, but they honored it without hesitation. I felt like I won the lottery!! I've had the car for 2 days now and am extremely pleased with it. There's been so many first impressions here, but I'll try to focus on my unique details. Here are some highlights:
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04-05-2013, 01:56 PM | #2799 | |
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04-05-2013, 02:07 PM | #2800 |
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Great review, thanks. Funny, I haven't heard of a single XT owner getting anywhere near the 23/28. Lets hope break-ins make it better. Good to hear the 2.5s are getting the advertised mpg. The XT guys said they drove like grandmas and still were barely in the 20s. Any XT owners wanna chime in?
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