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01-25-2013, 03:59 PM | #1876 |
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Yeah, in the end I'm just happy they stuck with the XT and just improved it. It's much more appealing than the outgoing model.
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01-25-2013, 04:05 PM | #1877 | |
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Yes they did.......eventually. Most every one we got sat for over 3 months. The last 08 XT Sports manual we got we had for 7 months. No trouble. No trouble at all. The boss will decline as many manuals as they will allow on any allocation(not WRX/STIs obviously). They sit too long most of the time. |
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01-25-2013, 04:12 PM | #1878 | |
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01-25-2013, 04:15 PM | #1879 | |
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The CVT with its various sport modes and paddle shifting capabilities is an ideal compromise, IMO. Those who want more control over the transmission have it and those who do not care to do so are not taxed with it. The real disappointment is the lack of paddle shifters on the 2.5L model, which is puzzling to say the least considering that the Impreza and Crosstrek offer it. The only reason I can think they'd neglect it is to steer consumers to the XT. |
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01-25-2013, 04:16 PM | #1880 | |
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But when I brought up the manual CUV argument, it was more in reference of people bashing an automatic because they loved manuals but would never buy the Subaru Forester because they don't see it as "manly" since it's not a sports sedan or hatchback like the WRX/STI. They bash on it as if they would buy it if it had a manual transmission on the XT versions but in reality they never even bought it. Kind of like those people who bash the GTR for not having a manual transmission even though all of them wouldn't be able to afford one. |
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01-25-2013, 04:19 PM | #1881 |
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I've never driven a vehicle with paddle shifters but I can't see this being an acceptable trade off for me. And the heated seats needs to be an option on the 14FXT
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01-25-2013, 04:20 PM | #1882 | |
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01-25-2013, 05:30 PM | #1883 |
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I don't mind the CVT, though I think the shifter/paddles imitation set gears half baked. Why not a self returning continuously variable torque modulator?
What I would like is a lowered version for sporty road driving. That X-Drive thingy sounds a lot like an active torque vectoring system, only limited to low speeds. Perhaps that might be the harbinger of a high speed version to come? |
01-25-2013, 06:13 PM | #1884 |
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Some more "First Drive" reports from AZ about the new XT.
Two by the same author: http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...bo-first-drive http://www.thecarconnection.com/news...er-first-drive http://www.autoweek.com/article/2013...IEWS/130129875 http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-...er/2000009008/ http://www.tflcar.com/2013/01/first-...es-in-arizona/ |
01-25-2013, 06:32 PM | #1885 | |
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01-25-2013, 06:42 PM | #1886 |
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01-25-2013, 07:15 PM | #1887 |
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For the DIYer in you for the 14FXT. EBAY#eBay item # 180871106979
I wonder if I can do a remote start. |
01-25-2013, 07:30 PM | #1888 |
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Paddle shifters rotate with the steering wheel. Interesting.
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01-25-2013, 08:01 PM | #1889 |
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01-25-2013, 08:30 PM | #1890 |
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01-25-2013, 09:51 PM | #1891 |
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No, because half the time your hands aren't going to be in the position they're mounted to on the steering wheel like when you're turning. Having them mounted on the console, not the steering wheel, is a more logical position. Some vehicles have that configuration and it's far better than those mounted on the steering wheel.
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01-25-2013, 09:59 PM | #1892 |
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I believe this X-mode thingy as it's setup in the Forester is for low speed off road stuff. Not to be confused with SI-DRIVE.
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01-25-2013, 11:57 PM | #1893 |
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01-26-2013, 12:08 AM | #1894 | |
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01-26-2013, 12:46 AM | #1895 | |
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01-26-2013, 01:10 AM | #1896 | ||
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01-26-2013, 01:38 AM | #1897 |
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For those wondering about Jasmine Green, I believe you can see it after the 1:00 mark of this video... a real-world example of the color, albeit dust-covered.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...ixjosNkk#t=60s |
01-26-2013, 02:10 AM | #1898 |
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OK, let me be the first to suggest the 2008 SEMA Forester Mountain Rescue Concept be applied to the 2014.
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01-26-2013, 05:42 AM | #1899 | |
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