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#13741 of 14473 Disappointing 09 Outback cargo area :( by amsbear Jan 23, 2009 (10:07 am)
I've been planning on replacing my 98 Outback Limited in the near future and naturally envisioned myself in an 09 Outback 2.5i SE. Did a great deal of research online and did notice a decrease in cargo area volume between mine and the new model but until I saw it in person last night did I realize how much less usable space there is now. Mine is a nice boxy shape that is deeper and taller, whereas the 09 has a roofline that slants down and decreases the ceiling height and the tail gate opening size. The 09 also has a seatbelt coming out of the ceiling in the cargo area that further removes ceiling room and impedes the installation of a standard shaped dog barrier like I have in the 98. Not being able to put my Yellow Lab back there is a deal breaker Too bad that the Outback misses the mark on the utility factor as it certainly looked to be a great replacement and improvement in all other areas. Seeing all this, I am now checking into the Forester and I certainly like the available cargo area height and am ok on the depth. It's more spartan in certain areas when compared to the Outback but I certainly like the additional interior room and am loving the idea of that moon roof. I'll being going for a test drive this weekend. Thanks for listening, Alan 98 OBW Ltd (159,000 miles) Replies to this message: kurtamaxxxguy (Jan 23, 2009 10:22 am) rsholland (Jan 23, 2009 10:28 am)
#13742 of 14473 Re: Disappointing 09 Outback cargo area :( [amsbear] by kurtamaxxxguy Jan 23, 2009 (10:22 am)
Replying to: amsbear (Jan 23, 2009 10:07 am) If you can be sure to drive the X and XT versions of Forester. They have distinctly different driving characteristics.
#13743 of 14473 Re: Disappointing 09 Outback cargo area :( [amsbear] by rsholland Jan 23, 2009 (10:28 am)
Replying to: amsbear (Jan 23, 2009 10:07 am) Alan, here's a tiny photo of what appears to be the next-gen Legacy wagon, and it appears to be be significantly larger. http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showpost.php?p=25194956&postcount=1172 Should be on sale later this summer. We won't get the Legacy, but rather the Outback. Even so, assuming this picture is the real deal, it will give you some idea of size. Bob
#13744 of 14473 48hrs of Tristate by paisan Jan 26, 2009 (6:24 pm)
Just as an update, the trip was great. 48 cars for most of the trip. We had a great time at SOA and got to play around with the Forester Rescue Truck, 22b, and a few other toys. We also raised over $25,000 with $7,000 of that coming from SOA's matching money for The American Cancer Society. We gave away over $10,000 in prizes from various sponsors and had coverage by the editor of Drive Magazine or the entire trip, and even had a police escort by the NJSP from exit 9 to the GWB on the NJ Turnpike! http://48hrs.info if you guys want to check it out, and I encourage folks to think about doing the trip next year with us. -mike Subaru Guru and Track Instructor Replies to this message: xwesx (Jan 27, 2009 8:47 am) rsholland (Jan 27, 2009 9:57 am) kurtamaxxxguy (Jan 27, 2009 10:24 am) xwesx (Jan 27, 2009 2:54 pm) and 1 more...
#13745 of 14473 Re: 48hrs of Tristate [paisan] by xwesx Jan 27, 2009 (8:47 am)
Replying to: paisan (Jan 26, 2009 6:24 pm) That was a fantastic turnout, Mike! Congratulations!
#13746 of 14473 Re: 48hrs of Tristate [paisan] by rsholland Jan 27, 2009 (9:57 am)
Replying to: paisan (Jan 26, 2009 6:24 pm) Good job Mike. Bob Replies to this message: kurtamaxxxguy (Jan 27, 2009 10:24 am) xwesx (Jan 27, 2009 2:54 pm) kurtamaxxxguy (Jan 27, 2009 8:55 pm)
#13747 of 14473 Re: 48hrs of Tristate [rsholland] by kurtamaxxxguy Jan 27, 2009 (10:24 am)
Replying to: rsholland (Jan 27, 2009 9:57 am) intersting site, and sounds very worthwhile! A pity this sort of thing does not happen in the Northwest. Replies to this message: xwesx (Jan 27, 2009 2:54 pm) kurtamaxxxguy (Jan 27, 2009 8:55 pm)
#13748 of 14473 Re: 48hrs of Tristate [kurtamaxxxguy] by xwesx Jan 27, 2009 (2:54 pm)
Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (Jan 27, 2009 10:24 am) Road trip, Kurt! Of course, by the time we arrived at the start, what would be the point of the additional 48 hours? Replies to this message: kurtamaxxxguy (Jan 27, 2009 8:55 pm)
#13749 of 14473 Re: 48hrs of Tristate [xwesx] by kurtamaxxxguy Jan 27, 2009 (8:55 pm)
Replying to: xwesx (Jan 27, 2009 2:54 pm) My meaning was we've had no major Subaru activities in our area (Portland OR) save for one Rally group, Primitive Racing, and one Rally event at the Portland race track. Given there are scads of Subarus around here (especially Outbacks), one would think Subaru NW would hold more activities.
#13750 of 14473 Subaru of Australia puts out an AWD brochure by rsholland Jan 31, 2009 (5:11 pm)
http://home.comcast.net/~a6n6d6y/andy/Subaru%20AWD.pdf SOA should do the same here. It could be a good sales tool. Bob Replies to this message: kurtamaxxxguy (Jan 31, 2009 9:19 pm) xwesx (Feb 02, 2009 11:51 am)