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Subaru Forester vs Toyota RAV4

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Re: Roll Protection [jeffmc] by ateixeira
Feb 13, 2007 (8:09 am)
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Replying to: jeffmc (Feb 13, 2007 1:24 am)

Yeah, Toyota actually produces a short wheelbase RAV4 for Europe, and that model is more equivalent to the current Forester. They probably will not bring it here, as the Matrix is supposed to grow to fill that gap. Plus they have the new xB 2.4l.
 
Of course the new Impreza is about to come out, and then the new Forester should arrive next spring. We'll see what Subaru does in terms of size. Lots of people actually want it small, and don't want it to grow.
 
I wouldn't mind them building 2 wheelbases, like Toyota does, and selling them both here. A SWB sporty one, and a LWB people mover.
 
-juice
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Spare tire by mizumi
Feb 26, 2007 (12:21 pm)
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Hi,
 
I'm trying to decide between the XT Sport and the Rav4 V6 sport, and am torn between them. I do like the fact that the Rav4 comes with a full size spare. My question is, can I fit a full size spare under the foam compartment that the temp spare is currently in on the XT?
 
Thanks in advance!
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Re: Spare tire [mizumi] by ateixeira
Feb 26, 2007 (12:59 pm)
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Replying to: mizumi (Feb 26, 2007 12:21 pm)

All indications are that yes, it will fit.
 
I did this with our 2002 Legacy - put a full size spare and removed the foam insert.
 
06 was just a face-lift, and the 05s had full size spares of the exact same size.
 
-juice
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Re: Spare tire [ateixeira] by kavoom
Feb 26, 2007 (5:51 pm)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Feb 26, 2007 12:59 pm)

Yes on a full size spare.
 
It was designed for it and before the 06, they were full size. As part of my trade in deal on my 04, I got my full size spare from my 04 and put it in my 07.
 
One thing though. There are foam storage things that sit on the tire. They are different for the full size vs the mini spare. The advantage of the mini spare version is that you can store your protective cover in it. YOu can't with the full size spare version. YOu may need to order that piece or go hunting junked ones...
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Re: Spare tire [kavoom] by ateixeira
Feb 27, 2007 (7:57 am)
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Replying to: kavoom (Feb 26, 2007 5:51 pm)

On our Legacy I just left it void. I guess there is no such cover, since it never was made for a full sizer. But it's fine, it actually fills up the space just with the tire.
 
-juice
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Re: subaru forester or rav4 V6- a difficult call to make [fjhandir] by sidious6688
May 12, 2007 (2:15 pm)
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Replying to: fjhandir (Nov 30, 2006 10:16 pm)

I currently own a 2001 Forester "s" premium. The car has been the wisest car buy I've made. That said, I'm about to sell it and buy a Toyota RAV4. why? One reason: the rear leg room in the forester is pitiful. This has never been an issue until now, but rear facing car seats don't fit in the forester unless you put it in the middle with the car seat protruding between the 2 front seats. Add one more child, and you must be able to fit the car seat directly behind a front seat. To my knowledge all Subarus (not sure about Tribeca, but we hate minivans) suffer from this problem. This is disappointing as I'd buy another subaru in heartbeat, but for some reason they make three vehicles (Legacy, Forester, Outback) all pretty much the same size. Very frustrating.
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Re: subaru forester or rav4 V6- a difficult call to make [sidious6688] by caliberchic
May 13, 2007 (11:06 am)
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Replying to: sidious6688 (May 12, 2007 2:15 pm)

I've found this to be an issue in just about every SUV I've riden in or driven. Did you try the car seat in the RAV4? I always take my car seats along when test driving just to check for this very thing! Good thing is those rear facing seats are temporary!
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Re: subaru forester or rav4 V6- a difficult call to make [sidious6688] by ateixeira
May 14, 2007 (6:12 am)
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Replying to: sidious6688 (May 12, 2007 2:15 pm)

Tribeca's 2nd row slides fore/aft, like the RAV4.
 
The 3 row model has a release knob to let the 2nd row go back all the way - a total of 8". So it has room.
 
Once your kids are in boosters it won't matter, but I can understand why you'd be frustrated. The Forester is the only vehicle left in this class with a wheelbase under 100".
 
Having said that, the Impreza's new wheelbase is about 104" and I suspect the next Forester will be at least as big. They're in the last model year, so the design is dated and about to be replaced.
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Re: subaru forester or rav4 V6- a difficult call to make [caliberchic] by sidious6688
May 16, 2007 (2:54 pm)
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Replying to: caliberchic (May 13, 2007 11:06 am)

I took the car seat with my to check out the RAV4, seat fits directly behind the seat with no issue. This is not surprising as it has 5 more inches in the back seat. Anyone know when the next generation Forester comes out? And if so, will it command a premium while its new? Sold my 2001 today - $8900. Thank you subaru Resale!
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Re: subaru forester or rav4 V6- a difficult call to make [sidious6688] by kate5000
May 16, 2007 (3:13 pm)
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Replying to: sidious6688 (May 16, 2007 2:54 pm)

2001 for $8900? wow!
 
how many miles did you have on it?

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