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#10 of 617 Rollover Tests ... by rnesel Jul 29, 2001 (6:50 pm)
For what it's worth...Recently conducted my own "unofficial" stability test on both the RAV4 and the Forester. Had fully expected to buy the RAV4 til I tried gentle, on-street swerving during the test drive...felt a definite, somewhat unnerving rocking motion. The 2001 model did better than the 1999. Tried the same thing in the Forester and it felt solid.
#11 of 617 by ateixeira Jul 30, 2001 (7:04 am)
The Click and Clack (sp?) guys mentioned the RAV4 felt succeptible to cross winds, similar to your impression.   At the limit, though, the tires give. It would seem pretty difficult to actually roll one.   -juice
#12 of 617 Click and Clack by suvshopper4 Jul 30, 2001 (12:54 pm)
The Tappet Brothers comment (that I read) about the RAV in a crosswind was for the previous generation RAV. I don't know if Click and Clack have reviewed the new RAV yet.   ejp
#13 of 617 by ateixeira Jul 30, 2001 (1:04 pm)
Good point. That's true.   -juice
#14 of 617 by kens Aug 01, 2001 (1:31 pm)
Rita,   The Forester feel's more solid when "swerving" because it has a lower center of gravity. The Forester uses a boxer engine that, unlike the inline-4 used in the RAV4, lies low in the engine bay.   Ken
#15 of 617 While shopping by scape2 Jan 01, 2002 (8:39 am)
I drove both. A Forester L and a RAV4 L. Both pretty much optioned the same. Forester would have been my choice between these 2. RAV4 was buzzy and did not have the power the Forester had. Interior was also very cheap in my opinion.
#16 of 617 FRAMELESS WINDOWS ON SUBARUS by mpgman Jan 01, 2002 (8:57 am)
I've noticed that the entire Subaru line has frameless window glass, meaning that the door glass doesn't ride in a track on either side of the door frame. The old hardtops used to come that way. I've always been concerned that this set up is more prone to wind noise, seal drying, and is easier to break into using a hangar. Any thoughts out there on this or do you consider it a non-issue?
#17 of 617 It's a non-issue... by rsholland Jan 01, 2002 (11:40 am)
We've got two Subies, a '96 Impreza Outback and an '01 Forester. It's never been a problem with either vehicle.   Bob
#18 of 617 by ateixeira Jan 02, 2002 (8:04 am)
Look closely at the way they seal - there are actually two seals. If the outer seal leaks, there is a 2nd inner seal to catch any water or wind.   I have a 1300psi pressure washer and use that to wash my car. It never leaks, not a drop. My Miata does, but it's because of the soft top, not the frameless doors (which it also has).   Frameless windows are used on lots of high-end cars, like the priciest Mercedes and BMW coupes. The doors are lighter, and allow for thin pillars and better visibility.   C&D measures noise at 70mph, and in several comparisons with small SUVs, the Forester has always been the quietest or tied for the quietest.   -juice

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