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What is this discussion about? Subaru, Sedan, Wagon, SUV

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#22407 of 22551 More on the new Forester by bpizzuti

Nov 28, 2012 (9:07 am)

Good shot of the EyeSight cameras.
 
http://blogs.cars.com/kickingtires/2012/11/2014-subaru-forester-up-close.html

#22408 of 22551 Re: More on the new Forester [bpizzuti] by ateixeira

Nov 28, 2012 (11:29 am)

Replying to: bpizzuti (Nov 28, 2012 9:07 am)
Very positive review.

#22409 of 22551 Re: More on the new Forester [ateixeira] by bpizzuti

Nov 28, 2012 (12:20 pm)

Replying to: ateixeira (Nov 28, 2012 11:29 am)
I'm wondering how the handling is. That EyeSight system would be awfully beneficial for my evil 100 mile daily commute. Question is will it be fun enough to make me not miss my Mazda3 or wish I got a WRX...
 
Doesn't have to be "as fun as" just has to be "fun enough."

#22410 of 22551 Re: More on the new Forester [bpizzuti] by ateixeira

Nov 28, 2012 (12:29 pm)

Replying to: bpizzuti (Nov 28, 2012 12:20 pm)
We really need a 6 speed manual turbo model, bring back the Sports XT maybe.

#22411 of 22551 Re: More on the new Forester [ateixeira] by bpizzuti

Nov 28, 2012 (12:40 pm)

Replying to: ateixeira (Nov 28, 2012 12:29 pm)
I'd love to see Subaru develop a DCT, but I understand they're small and have limited resources. Developing a CVT and giving it pseudo-gears was a good choice as it covers a lot of bases.

#22412 of 22551 Re: More on the new Forester [bpizzuti] by ateixeira

Nov 28, 2012 (12:45 pm)

Replying to: bpizzuti (Nov 28, 2012 12:40 pm)
I'll be even less ambitious and ask them to adopt Toyota's Entune system instead of the 20 outdated head units they sell now.

#22413 of 22551 Re: More on the new Forester [ateixeira] by bpizzuti

Nov 28, 2012 (12:51 pm)

Replying to: ateixeira (Nov 28, 2012 12:45 pm)
I do NOT want to see them get too married to Toyota. Next thing you know we'll be driving Corollas that happen to have H4s under the hood.

#22414 of 22551 Re: More on the new Forester [bpizzuti] by ateixeira

Nov 28, 2012 (12:59 pm)

Replying to: bpizzuti (Nov 28, 2012 12:51 pm)
That's just it - share in the areas where Subaru is weak, and it won't take away from their character.
 
The image is the old AM and weatherbrand radio, that's it. Dual cone speakers (even the premium sound package had dual-cones in the rear doors).
 
Even the new head units looks a decade old.

#22415 of 22551 Re: More on the new Forester [ateixeira] by bpizzuti

Nov 28, 2012 (1:18 pm)

Replying to: ateixeira (Nov 28, 2012 12:59 pm)
So long as it can talk to my Android I don't care a lot about the head unit. I do care that Subaru knows how to make steering racks and suspensions, and Toyota doesn't.
 
Subaru's not quite as good at it as Mazda, but they're good at it.

#22416 of 22551 Re: More on the new Forester [bpizzuti] by ateixeira

Nov 28, 2012 (2:41 pm)

Replying to: bpizzuti (Nov 28, 2012 1:18 pm)
No doubt Subaru steering >>>>> Toyota steering.
 
Suspensions have different goals, Toyota merely isolates. OK for a minivan, for instance.
 
My Mazda's a tad too stiff for the awful potholes we have around here. Hit one today, ouch!

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