Official 2009 Forester Information - Canada Leak!! - Page 17

ej25_TS · 12-07-2007, 03:02 AM

I was hoping for a more tribeca interior

off topic but when is the legacy due for a face lift?

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HB_Dad · 12-07-2007, 04:21 AM

Good to see Forester FINALLY gets Sportshift!!

However, what's with the dorky midget mirror on the fender?

showoval · 12-07-2007, 05:37 AM

If those pics become reality, it kinda looks like a Mitsu Outlander with some Suzuki XT7 mixed into it. I'll wait to pass judgement till the official photos are released, hopefully I'll like it so I wont go on a rampage trying to find WRB XT Sport in a stick

phoenix96 · 12-07-2007, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by HB_Dad

However, what's with the dorky midget mirror on the fender?

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Originally Posted by phoenix96

The third side view mirrors are very common in some countries. The pictures are not of USDM cars, and there will be no third side view mirror in the US.

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Originally Posted by jtom12

Based on what another person said on a different forum, that third mirror is required in some asian countries.

Catsmeow · 12-07-2007, 06:46 AM

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keepclam · 12-07-2007, 07:15 AM

^ I couldn't have said it any better myself.

And who would've guessed that small SUVs have the very strength of Samson?

lark6 · 12-07-2007, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Kayd

With a subtle drop it does still kind of look like a Forester?

Very much so. I like that. I'd like it more without the chrome band on the top of the grille but I could live with it.

Since the SG ran MY 2003-08 in the US, perhaps this one will run MY 2009-15? maybe I'll pick one up in the 2013-15 time frame (hoping my '05 holds up that long).

stoke · 12-07-2007, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ewong_kaizen

by "thinner" I assume you are saying that:
from the driver's seat the A pillar appears thinner becuase in a framed door - the A pillar also takes on the width of the door frame?

I assume that Subaru wen to framed doors becuase of NVH (noise vibration harshness) issues in that the glass tends to pull away from the door seals a higher speeds?

Frameless windows also tend to be a pain in the neck as the cars age- they're the cause for the "Subaru scratches" on my GC's windows and the way the doors rattle when I go over bumps with the glass down.

MacAlert · 12-07-2007, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by stoke

Frameless windows also tend to be a pain in the neck as the cars age- they're the cause for the "Subaru scratches" on my GC's windows and the way the doors rattle when I go over bumps with the glass down.

It's also a pain to wash the car. I always found soapy water inside on the glass.

Benjamin Tang · 12-07-2007, 02:48 PM

not to mention the b-pillar air leak whistle i get from the top rear corner of the glass when driving on the highway

damn... they got rid of the upper dash storage box... where am i going to put all our junk that won't fit in the glovebox

Benjamin Tang · 12-07-2007, 02:54 PM

there is too much to read and i've come into this post too late.... was there any talk of a diesel boxer?

keepclam · 12-07-2007, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Benjamin Tang

not to mention the b-pillar air leak whistle i get from the top rear corner of the glass when driving on the highway

All you guys with window leaks & whistles need to have your dealer align your windows.

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Originally Posted by Benjamin Tang

damn... they got rid of the upper dash storage box... where am i going to put all our junk that won't fit in the glovebox

How 'bout the lower dash cubby, the door pockets, the center console or the new rear center-seat storage?

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Originally Posted by Benjamin Tang

there is too much to read and i've come into this post too late.... was there any talk of a diesel boxer?

No.

keepclam · 12-07-2007, 03:20 PM

From the JDM brochure posted earlier, translated from Japanese by "lavatiki" at subaruforester.org, here are a few pieces of info...
Those blue gauges are the standard gauges. The sport gauges are standard on XT, optional on the mid-range model.
There is a slide-out rear table (in the cargo area, I assume).
Telescopic steering not available on base, standard on mid-range & XT.
One-touch switch for folding rear seat not available on base, standard on midrange & XT.
Silver Forester shown in the brochure has the "stylish" package. Red one shown has the "active" package. No word on the components of those packages.
Also, it seems that's not a mirror mounted on the front fender of the red one, but an optional front side view camera.

keepclam · 12-07-2007, 03:22 PM

This round of advances from Impreza & Forester is making Tribeca seem lacking in features.

Benjamin Tang · 12-07-2007, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by keepclam

All you guys with window leaks & whistles need to have your dealer align your windows.

i have! went to 2 different dealerships 5 different times... no luck. i have 2 more sube dealerships to try, but one has a bad rep and the other is a 1 hour hwy drive one way.. plenty of time to listen to the whistle

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How 'bout the lower dash cubby, the door pockets, the center console or the new rear center-seat storage?

all full! you would be amazed at the amount of junk 4 people can amass... or is it just us?

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No.

damn. was also hoping for some hybrid love since toyota has some influence with fhi now... but nothing. oh well

Beaverboy · 12-07-2007, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by keepclam

All you guys with window leaks & whistles need to have your dealer align your windows.

+1K There are adjustment bolts behind the door card. You can do it yourself if you're mechanically minded and patient. There's a max height adjustment and front & rear angle adjustments that you use to determine now snug the window needs to be against the weatherstripping. Don't get them too tight or you'll wear out the guide system and/or make it so your windows will not roll all the way up with the door closed.

The scratches come from letting the trim piece age to the point where the rubber shrinks away from the glass.. letting dirt down onto the felt runners that the glass glides on. I have those scratches too.. I should have replaced my exterior trim pieces earlier.

The door rattles.. well, those come stock on all window-frame-less Subarus (except for '05+ Legacy). I, for one, will not miss that aspect.

Catsmeow · 12-07-2007, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by keepclam

... and who would've guessed that (they) have the very strength of Samson?

^

Gentlemen:
Our Class Is The Very Strength Of SAMSON!
You Have No Chance To Survive Make Your Time.
Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha ....

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pleiad7 · 12-07-2007, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by HB_Dad

Good to see Forester FINALLY gets Sportshift!!

The Forester has had the sportshift feature for years in some overseas markets (most notably Australia). Just because the RHD model in the picture has it doesn't necessarily mean it will be offered on the USDM models, unfortunately.

flyinpig · 12-07-2007, 10:47 PM

Dragicon · 12-07-2007, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by flyinpig

Holy cow! you should really start a new thread, all these concept (and now what look to be actual) pictures are being lost in this one.

Dragicon · 12-07-2007, 11:02 PM

And I like the look of the old forester better.

wrxmike · 12-07-2007, 11:10 PM

ditto. this looks nice and all. but it looks too different. rear reminds me of a honda pilot

Hondaslayer · 12-07-2007, 11:17 PM

Seriously, who at FHI is flyinpig sleeping with?

That is the only explanation I can come up with.

blk_wrx · 12-07-2007, 11:19 PM

reminds me too much of the new ford grill... gosh i hate all that chrome!

ewong_kaizen · 12-07-2007, 11:30 PM

That chrome grille has GOT to go. At least thats a straight forward mod.

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12-07-2007, 03:02 AM	#401
ej25_TS Scooby Specialist Member#: 59670 Join Date: Apr 2004 Vehicle: 2008 Lexus IS250 Starfire Pearl	I was hoping for a more tribeca interior off topic but when is the legacy due for a face lift? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

12-07-2007, 04:21 AM	#402
HB_Dad Scooby Newbie Member#: 45190 Join Date: Oct 2003 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Huntington Beach, CA Vehicle: 2006 Tribeca LTD Atlantic Blue Pearl	Good to see Forester FINALLY gets Sportshift!! However, what's with the dorky midget mirror on the fender?

12-07-2007, 05:37 AM	#403
showoval Scooby Specialist Member#: 4415 Join Date: Feb 2001 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Corpus Christi TX, U.S. Vehicle: 2001 2dr RS STM PARTS! Need More PARTS!	If those pics become reality, it kinda looks like a Mitsu Outlander with some Suzuki XT7 mixed into it. I'll wait to pass judgement till the official photos are released, hopefully I'll like it so I wont go on a rampage trying to find WRB XT Sport in a stick

12-07-2007, 07:15 AM	#406
keepclam Scooby Newbie Member#: 120244 Join Date: Jul 2006 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Everett, WA Vehicle: 2006 Legacy SE sedan 2006 Outback 3.0R	^ I couldn't have said it any better myself. And who would've guessed that small SUVs have the very strength of Samson?

12-07-2007, 02:48 PM	#410
Benjamin Tang Scooby Guru Member#: 4496 Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: British Columbia Canada Vehicle: 2009 Forester red	not to mention the b-pillar air leak whistle i get from the top rear corner of the glass when driving on the highway damn... they got rid of the upper dash storage box... where am i going to put all our junk that won't fit in the glovebox

12-07-2007, 02:54 PM	#411
Benjamin Tang Scooby Guru Member#: 4496 Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: British Columbia Canada Vehicle: 2009 Forester red	there is too much to read and i've come into this post too late.... was there any talk of a diesel boxer?

12-07-2007, 03:20 PM	#413
keepclam Scooby Newbie Member#: 120244 Join Date: Jul 2006 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Everett, WA Vehicle: 2006 Legacy SE sedan 2006 Outback 3.0R	From the JDM brochure posted earlier, translated from Japanese by "lavatiki" at subaruforester.org, here are a few pieces of info... Those blue gauges are the standard gauges. The sport gauges are standard on XT, optional on the mid-range model. There is a slide-out rear table (in the cargo area, I assume). Telescopic steering not available on base, standard on mid-range & XT. One-touch switch for folding rear seat not available on base, standard on midrange & XT. Silver Forester shown in the brochure has the "stylish" package. Red one shown has the "active" package. No word on the components of those packages. Also, it seems that's not a mirror mounted on the front fender of the red one, but an optional front side view camera.

12-07-2007, 03:22 PM	#414
keepclam Scooby Newbie Member#: 120244 Join Date: Jul 2006 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Everett, WA Vehicle: 2006 Legacy SE sedan 2006 Outback 3.0R	This round of advances from Impreza & Forester is making Tribeca seem lacking in features.

12-07-2007, 10:47 PM	#419
flyinpig Scooby Newbie Member#: 43640 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: pa, usa Vehicle: 02 impreza silver

12-07-2007, 11:02 PM	#421
Dragicon Scooby Specialist Member#: 112323 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Denver Vehicle: 2007 STI SWP	And I like the look of the old forester better.

12-07-2007, 11:10 PM	#422
wrxmike Scooby Newbie Member#: 13800 Join Date: Jan 2002 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: MarylanD Vehicle: 2005 Legacy GT StgII Silver	ditto. this looks nice and all. but it looks too different. rear reminds me of a honda pilot

12-07-2007, 11:17 PM	#423
Hondaslayer Spay and neuter your OTters Moderator Member#: 4562 Join Date: Feb 2001 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Seattle? (soon) Vehicle: 1990 Mazda Roadster Fear my 1.6 litre of fury	Seriously, who at FHI is flyinpig sleeping with? That is the only explanation I can come up with.

12-07-2007, 11:19 PM	#424
blk_wrx Scooby Newbie Member#: 83125 Join Date: Mar 2005 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: SoCal Vehicle: 2007 STI color associated w/ evil	reminds me too much of the new ford grill... gosh i hate all that chrome!

12-07-2007, 11:30 PM	#425
ewong_kaizen Scooby Newbie Member#: 143059 Join Date: Mar 2007	That chrome grille has GOT to go. At least thats a straight forward mod.