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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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Re: subaru forester or rav4 V6- a difficult call to make [kate5000] by sidious6688
May 16, 2007 (5:31 pm)
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Replying to: kate5000 (May 16, 2007 3:13 pm)

I had 90k miles. Keep in mind its the S premium version. I bought the vehicle new, had all records, serviced only at subaru dealers and kept it garaged. This was a private sale. After doing a great deal of research, I felt it was a fair price, especially considering excellent condition. Brand new brakes and clutch as well.
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Re: subaru forester or rav4 V6- a difficult call to make [sidious6688] by kate5000
May 16, 2007 (5:58 pm)
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Replying to: sidious6688 (May 16, 2007 5:31 pm)

I have 2001 S premium too (Auto), also serviced only at Subaru dealers and kept it garaged. It's silver color, very clean, has professionaly tinted windows. However, it got 167K miles on it
 
The bottom line, I'm advertising it for $6500 and only got a couple of calls and no shows so far. I'm dropping the price to $5900 come Friday.
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Re: subaru forester or rav4 V6- a difficult call to make [sidious6688] by ateixeira
May 17, 2007 (6:41 am)
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Replying to: sidious6688 (May 16, 2007 2:54 pm)

I'm selling my '98 for $5550 and got 2 calls already, plus I'm showing it to one potential buyer at lunch today.
 
I also have all the service records and receipts, plus a clean CARFAX report I got, MPG records, the works.
 
I'll be pretty impressed if I can get $5 grand for it, given I only paid $19k 9 years ago.
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Re: subaru forester or rav4 V6- a difficult call to make [ateixeira] by kate5000
May 17, 2007 (6:52 pm)
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Replying to: ateixeira (May 17, 2007 6:41 am)

any takers? Mine got sold for $5700.
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Re: subaru forester or rav4 V6- a difficult call to make [kate5000] by ateixeira
May 18, 2007 (9:32 am)
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Replying to: kate5000 (May 17, 2007 6:52 pm)

Yep, sold it about an hour ago. Got $5500 for it, not bad for a '98.
 
Price was $5550 but he made a typo, and I was not gonna fuss over $50.
 
I only have the Miata now, so we'll be using my wife's car a lot until I find something new. Still waiting for the 08 Tribeca to show up in dealers, so far we've only seen manufacturer's plates on those.
 
If I don't love it, I think I'm just gonna throw in the towel and get a minivan.
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Re: subaru forester or rav4 V6- a difficult call to make [ateixeira] by kate5000
May 18, 2007 (9:35 am)
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Replying to: ateixeira (May 18, 2007 9:32 am)

what about the idea of getting a Forester for your wife? do you still need that large a vehicle like Tribeca?
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Re: subaru forester or rav4 V6- a difficult call to make [kate5000] by ateixeira
May 18, 2007 (9:43 am)
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Replying to: kate5000 (May 18, 2007 9:35 am)

Yes, we need one people mover. It would be a trip/weekend car, and would NOT be used for commuting. So we can make compromises - city mileage is completely irrelevant, but highway comfort and ride and quietness are high priorites.
 
My wife has a Legacy now but she wants a new Forester. I told her hold up! It's my turn for a new car.
 
Plus, there will be a new Forester soon, and I'd prefer to wait for her to get one of those.

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