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Replying to: sidious6688 (Jun 18, 2007 2:38 pm) |
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Replying to: kdshapiro (Jun 18, 2007 6:35 pm) But for me~especially now, safety and comfort is first and foremost. The back seat is a sometimes issue. We only go out all together in one car once in a while now that the kids are older. But since my son is tall, I wanted to make sure he would be comfortable~thanks for the info on how the back seat feels. Mostly the car will be for me and then Hubby on w/e's and for when he skis in the wintertime. But during the week I only go to the gym, grocery shop, doctor appts, etc. Usual errand stuff. I am a low mileage driver~my lifesaving minivan was almost 7 years old and had 32K miles on it. One other question that came up today~is the back door able to be ordered with opening to the left or right? Or does it just open to the left? We could have sworn we saw one that had the tire on the left side which would mena the door would open to the right, right??? Need to get these decisions made. And thanks to all of you this site is really helping! |
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Replying to: jerseymom8285 (Jun 18, 2007 8:45 pm) |
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Replying to: jerseymom8285 (Jun 18, 2007 8:45 pm)  (at least compared to most other SUVs/CUVs) One other frequently over looked fact, the Forester's combined front & rear legroom is actually pretty good. So unless you're a tall driver and need the front seat all the way back, there should be sufficient rear legroom for most passengers. -Frank
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Replying to: p0926 (Jun 19, 2007 1:57 pm) I have noticed that as well - the front seat rails have quite a bit of travel, so if the occupants of the front seats take more than their share, it leaves almost none for those in the back seat. Granted, I prefer a far less... casual... seating position than many drivers, but I am 6' and have no problem placing a child seat directly behind me. That stated, I do think rear leg room is cramped - more so on the new models. I never felt it was a problem on the first generation Forester or Outback. |
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Replying to: jerseymom8285 (Jun 18, 2007 8:45 pm) I assume all the doors open the same way. In any case, mine opens to the right. |
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Replying to: sidious6688 (Jun 18, 2007 2:31 pm) |
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Thanks for the answers on the rear door on the RAV4. It's a nice option for me to have it open that way as I have physical limitations and the over the head lifting doors have always been an issue for me. So, do those of you that have a RAV 4 like them and are glad you made the decision to buy it? We are test driving tomm. I think.
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Replying to: jerseymom8285 (Jun 21, 2007 7:48 am) 
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Replying to: jeffmc (Jun 21, 2007 11:04 am) Just watch out for the puddle that forms in the license plate tray. I doused myself a couple times with my old Outback. 
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