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Replying to: kate5000 (May 17, 2007 6:52 pm) 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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Replying to: ateixeira (May 18, 2007 9:32 am)
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Replying to: kate5000 (May 18, 2007 9:35 am) 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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Replying to: ateixeira (May 18, 2007 9:43 am) do you have info that new Forester is due in 2008?
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Replying to: kate5000 (May 18, 2007 9:48 am) I spoke to a regional rep that was hosting a VIP event for Tribeca shoppers. I had registered on-line and they just sent me an invite. We checked out the 08s, which should be in dealers next week. We also spoke about the new Forester. She said they are moving it up and will have it out by February 2008. I'm not sure if she means it'll debut at the Chicago show in February, as the Forester has twice in the past, but even then it should be in dealers before summer 2008. My wife now wants to trade her Legacy in for a Forester automatic, but I'm going to make her wait to see the new models. Especially since I have to get my new car first. 
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Does anyone have any experience with using a 1999 forester automatic transmission to tow a utility trailer. I have an aluminum trailer 1360 GVWR. I want to drive from Vancouver BC, to Mexico next November. I won't have a big load on , mostly just bulky items. I am prepared to install a transmission cooler and mayber an extra cooling fan. I just don't know if this little car will just be working too hard. I don't want to kill the wee baby. I'v e heard that I should use synthetic oil, and I'm really looking for some help on whether I should try the rip... thanks so much |
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I have no personal experience with towing, but the 1999 is capable of pulling your load. It is NOT a good idea to switch to fully synthetic oil in an older vehicle. The very slippery synthetics can leak past the seals and result in losing oil rapidly when under load. Foresters have somewhat of a problem with oil seal leaks and the synthetic may bring one on or make an existing one worse. Regular oil of the appropriate grade might be best and it would probably be a good idea to put in a fresh batch before leaving. Inspection of brakes, tires, hoses and belts would also be a good idea, as would making sure that all fluids have been changed when recommended and topped up before leaving. |
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Replying to: megamail (May 28, 2007 7:32 pm) I took Bob's trailer (dry weight ~ 700 lbs) from DC to Ocean City with a few beds in it, and it was fine. Came back with some other furniture. Gas mileage was terrible (17 or so mpg) but the vehicle towed it just fine. |
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Replying to: megamail (May 28, 2007 7:32 pm) -Frank
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Replying to: megamail (May 28, 2007 7:32 pm) If you look at a globe, you will note that your entire trip is downhill  - hutch
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