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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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Replying to: p0926 (May 30, 2007 10:38 am) 
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Replying to: thecat (Jun 03, 2007 7:21 am) The 3.5l is nice, eh? Dual variable valve timing and Direct Injection, too. 2 weeks so far, 2 trips to the beach, and I'm averaging 24mpg.  We decided the Tribeca just wasn't big enough. 2 kids, a nanny, a dog, and the occasional car pool made my practical side choose a minivan. |
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Replying to: ateixeira (Jun 03, 2007 3:50 pm) I can't believe you left the Subie fold. hutch
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Replying to: thecat (Jun 06, 2007 4:51 pm) The Tribeca was close, very close. The new 3.6l H6 is very nice and really makes it a lot more fun than the van. But...remember I also have the Miata. So we were looking for a family/trip car. I was outvoted 3 to 1. I think if I had to drive just one vehicle, I would have picked the Tribeca. It's smaller, more nimble, more fun around town. The van would feel clumsy in city traffic. But I don't - I have the Miata to commute in the city. So getting a van was the practical choice for suburbs/highway driving only. Don't tell anyone, but it's not so bad, I actually like it!  Drove to the beach and the wife sat in the back seat with the kids, watched The Sound of Music on a 12" DVD screen we had put in. I had total peace and quiet the whole way.
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