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#31 of 1193 vsroman by zman Jan 23, 2004 (2:17 pm)
"If I were Suburu, I'd figure out a way to get that hot rod engine into a more upscale, aggressive looking crossover vehicle...and fast!   Then it would be ripe for comparison."   Ripe for comparison to what?   Zman
#32 of 1193 by designman Jan 23, 2004 (3:42 pm)
If Subaru can compete with BMW and charge a lot less, this is where it's at. If the XT is as good as the X3 and people are convinced, the word will get out and many will benefit. Forget about status, make the right decision for yourselves and be secure about it, whatever that may be.
#34 of 1193 XT: + Visability by akasrp Jan 23, 2004 (3:49 pm)
nasty rear blind spot in Murano/FX35.
#35 of 1193 XT by clpurnell Jan 23, 2004 (3:56 pm)
I think the XT is an excellent package and if the FX didn't exist and I had to chose between the X3 and XT I would choose the XT.   I bought the FX for it's performance, handling, features, expected reliability and dealer treatment. Let me know when subie starts offering DVD NAv and entertainment, ICC, VDC, EBD, BA, Preview Braking, 20" wheels, Style, Brick/cinamon like leather seat, Rear view camera, keyless go etc etc. Yeah I spent about 10k more than the XT but I think that bought me a lot of technology. (I am a techno geek)   Plus free infiniti loaners for all warranty work and service. On one of my previous vehicle I spent over 700/yr for rental cars and the like while it was either in for service or repair.   The X3 even though it is a brand new model didn't bring the technology or performance to the game so to me it is an also ran.
#36 of 1193 akasrp by clpurnell Jan 23, 2004 (3:57 pm)
that's why I have a rear view camera
#37 of 1193 clpurnell, I gotta say... by akasrp Jan 23, 2004 (4:28 pm)
that the Murano/FX35 is one sweet ride. If Nissan dealers here were as deal oriented (they all seemed stuck on MSRP) as the Subaru dealers, I'd have been hard pressed not to go Murano. No remorse mind you, but can see how one could love the M/FX. Adjustable pedals alone won me over (I'm 6', wife is 5'2). Nissan/Infinity inarguably rides the form/function wave better than the rest.
#38 of 1193 still not convinced by jjman Jan 23, 2004 (4:31 pm)
Of course anyone can cross shop any one brand with another. Its a free country! But realisticly most people who consider a bmw would be thinking of luxury and prestige (look at the success of the x5). To get utility and some great unique features is what is turning me on to the x3 or else i would just buy a 330xi and not look back. Also for me the prestige of owning a BMW isn't the same as owning a Lexus or Mercedes. The BMW logo has always been a symbol of great handling, great engines and the pure driving experience. Nobody and I mean Nobody! has been able to duplicate the feel that you get at the steering wheel of a bmw. Sorry if I am being passionate here but to me the x3 is worth its price just for its pure abilities alone.
#39 of 1193 Different strokes... by ballistic Jan 23, 2004 (4:34 pm)
the subie can not be told from the avg subie grocery getter   Assuming this was about the Forester XT turbo, and about how it is nearly indistinguishable from its 'normal' Forester brethren, that is exactly what attracts many of its owners to it. We're not flash-and-glitz people. We like subtle. We like stealth. We don't like sky-high insurance premiums or extra scrutiny from da fuzz.
#40 of 1193 Different strokes II by ballistic Jan 23, 2004 (4:37 pm)
I bought the FX for it's performance, handling, features, expected reliability and dealer treatment.   I bought the XT for its performance, handling, features, expected reliability, dealer treatment, and $15,000 lower price tag.   Let me know when subie starts offering DVD NAv and entertainment, ICC, VDC, EBD, BA, Preview Braking, 20" wheels, Style, Brick/cinamon like leather seat, Rear view camera, keyless go etc etc.(I am a techno geek)   I wouldn't have bought the Forester XT if it had about 90% of those unnecessary items. The XT is for the KISS (keep it simple, etc) folks. I'm a techno geek, too - but not when it comes to overly complex cars.

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