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#4240 of 18028 link for adanne by lark6

Jan 29, 2002 (8:13 pm)

I bought my grille at City Subaru in Brisbane, Australia:

http://www.city-automotive.com.au/subaru_parts_frame.htm

They were very courteous and prompt in delivery.

Contrary to what you write the 1998-2000 Foresters were around longer than the updated 2001-02 models and you'll most likely see more of them on the road. The 01-02's got a minor cosmetic refreshing but have received a number of additional useful features that were either extra cost options or unavailable on the 98-00's. That's what usually happens when a model nears the end of its production. I wish our 00's had some of those features but IMO I like the grille and taillight treatments of the 98-00's better.

Hope this helps,
Ed

#4241 of 18028 Missing CD player: by goldencouple1

Jan 29, 2002 (9:53 pm)

If it was negotiated and appears on the invoice as part of the deal for the price paid, then you are owed a CD player. If it is not on you car it is a mistake or fraud on the dealer's part -- one or the other. If it is a mistake, the dealership puts the CD player in for free, no questions asked and with a big apology. If anyone associated with the dealership tries anything different than putting the CD player in and giving you a big apology, then it is fraud and the salesman's guilt is the dealer's guilt until proven otherwise. Don't mess around. Tell the dealer, there is one guy who's the "dealer" at the dealership, the guy who's on the papers with Subaru, tell the dealer that if you don't get your CD player yesterday, you're going to the police, then you're calling all the TV stations, then your calling Subaru and pointing out that you have been robbed. Fraud it theft. It is not a cute little game. It is not "salesmanship", it is theft, pure and simple.

#4242 of 18028 CEL report by krzycho

Jan 30, 2002 (12:01 am)

I've had CEL on my Forester 2001S for the third time in 6 months. Last two times it was an air valve problem. This time mechanic pulled code showing fuel injectors shorted and an air injector shorted - whatever that means. All five were replaced by Staten Island Subaru dealership and so far so good. That's FYI if you'll run into similar problem. Chris.

#4243 of 18028 Krzcho by paisan

Jan 30, 2002 (5:35 am)

You on SI? Bat1161 and I are also on the Island. The service department SUCKS in SI. That is probably why you've had to go back there 3 times! Anyway glad to hear they fixed it. You should come down to the pine barrens with us for a trailride. Also there are subaru meets in woodbridge a lot. Check out some events at http://isuzu-suvs.com/events

-mike

#4244 of 18028 Teaser details... by ateixeira

Jan 30, 2002 (8:53 am)

Nice analysis, D. If you're right about the wheelbase being only slightly longer, I bet it'll continue to have 0.5" longer than the Impreza. 3" longer overall will hopefully mean more interior space.
 
I noticed a couple of things, too. When you click the link and get the preview shot with the grid, you'll notice the cladding behind the rear wheels resembles the stuff on the Baja.
 
Also, the kink in the D-pillar appears there. The rear side window looks like the Lexus GX470's. Nice touch.
 
Finally, on the Tuesday shot, it looks like the built-in roof rails aren't there, or at least are shorter to they do not appear in that photo.
 
-juice

#4245 of 18028 Thanks for the advice on the missing CD player by simon_dedalus

Jan 30, 2002 (8:58 am)

I finally was able to contact my salesperson on the phone again yesterday.
 
I told him I either expected a CD player installed in my Forester or $300 in cash (Edmunds TMV + the tax I will be paying). That's probably letting them off easy as another dealership gave me an estimate of $385.90 (parts and labor) for the installation of the same CD player, but I figure that is the amount of factory installed components I had actually expected/paid for.
 
He said he'd speak with his manager (who may or may not have been away at a funeral--I have trouble believing anything he says to me now) and get back to me.
 
I told him if I didn't hear back from him by 5 pm today that I would start working through other channels. I told him my offer was non-negotiable. If it is not met, I'll start working with SOA, the better business bureau, and whatever other organizations it takes.
 
I really do appreaciate the advice, and I'll let everyone know how the situation is resolved.
 
Otherwise, we love our Forester, and we are delighted to report that St. Louis has several other Subaru dealerships that we will be pleased to do business with in the future.
 
--Paul

#4246 of 18028 Hey Paul by paisan

Jan 30, 2002 (9:00 am)

"whatever other organizations it takes" we can offer some services for you if the usual channels don't work! hee hee. I hear fuel lines run close to catalytic converters at dealers who screw their customers! heee heee heee!
 
-mike

#4247 of 18028 by ateixeira

Jan 30, 2002 (9:15 am)

If his response is anything but positive, call the Subaru 800 number and open up a case file. We'll put you in touch with Patti, and you'll likely get the CD and a loaner for your troubles.
 
-juice

#4248 of 18028 SUV Demographics by jfg4

Jan 30, 2002 (11:30 am)

I am pushing my husband to purchase a Forester rather than the Jeep Liberty or Ford Escape. He likes the SF a lot, but in the end he is turned off by the styling and because he feels it is targeted more toward women. I thought he was way off base until I saw the following numbers on the % of female ownership (from the Daniel Heraud section on the Carpoint site - in each review he lists buyer demographics):
 
Pathfinder 24%
Explorer 29%
Liberty 33%
Xterra 37%
Highlander 38%
Escape 45%
CRV 50%
RAV4 59%
Forester 62%
 
In fact, after looking at other Heraud reviews, I couldn't find any other vehicle that skewed more toward women than the Forester. I find it hard to believe that the Forester is the most female-oriented vehicle on the road.
 
Any comments on whether these numbers are reliable? I mean, is the SF really the ultimate "woman's car" on the market today? Do these numbers jibe with what people are seeing out there?

#4249 of 18028 Not surprised... by rsholland

Jan 30, 2002 (11:37 am)

by the Forester being so skewed towards women. Subaru has made a very conscious effort to market that vehicle towards women. Our Forester is my wife's, but I drive it every chance I get. In addition, there have also been a number of articles written stating that Subaru is also actively courting the gay and lesbian market (not that there's anything wrong with that...) with this vehicle. It just screams diversity...
 
Bob

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