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#11 of 1409 Re: No unpainted cladding option on 2006s [rubysuby] by p0926 Jul 12, 2005 (3:28 pm)
Replying to: rubysuby (Jul 12, 2005 12:03 pm) Unpainted cladding is definitely more pratical in a "utility vehicle" but as Juice pointed out, it also smacks of entry-level which is counter to Subarus hopes of moving the brand up-market.   -Frank Replies to this message: rsholland (Jul 12, 2005 4:14 pm) p0926 (Jul 12, 2005 4:36 pm) rsholland (Jul 13, 2005 6:38 am)
#12 of 1409 Re: No unpainted cladding option on 2006s [p0926] by rsholland Jul 12, 2005 (4:14 pm)
Replying to: p0926 (Jul 12, 2005 3:28 pm) Not so sure I agree with that Frank. BMW, Volvo both use unpainted cladding, although rather discretely; so does the Tribeca for that matter, and they certainly don't smack of being entry-level.   Bob Replies to this message: p0926 (Jul 12, 2005 4:36 pm) rsholland (Jul 13, 2005 6:38 am)
#13 of 1409 Re: No unpainted cladding option on 2006s [rsholland] by p0926 Jul 12, 2005 (4:36 pm)
Replying to: rsholland (Jul 12, 2005 4:14 pm) I'll grant that there are exceptions but you gotta admit, there are way more entry-level models with unpainted cladding than there are luxury models. Besides, you got a better explanation for why Subaru decided to drop the unpainted cladding?   -Frank Replies to this message: rsholland (Jul 13, 2005 6:38 am)
#14 of 1409 Re: No unpainted cladding option on 2006s [p0926] by rsholland Jul 13, 2005 (6:38 am)
Replying to: p0926 (Jul 12, 2005 4:36 pm) I think it's the "amount" of unpainted cladding, not just unpainted cladding, per say. The vehicles I mentioned use it, but only where it makes sense, such as around the wheel wells, or down close to the lower body edge, or on the lower edges of the bumpers. Those are areas in which unpainted cladding makes more sense than painted surfaces.   I think on these vehicles, it really is "form following function," rather than a "market positioning statement."   Also, I'm not so sure it's just lots of unpainted cladding, but lots of matte black paint too that conveys a "base-level" image. Look at all the Ford trucks with black grilles and black bumpers. Those are the entry-level XL trim lines.   So I will agree that lots of unpainted cladding or matte black paint, suggest entry-level models, but a little unpainted cladding doesn't convey that feeling at all. It all comes down to how it's used.   Bob
#15 of 1409 Canadian Forester X still has it... by ozman62 Jul 13, 2005 (8:06 am)
I was looking at a couple of them on the weekend. Although I love the unpainted cladding on my '98, I'm not really too keen on how it looks on the new 'face'. The way it comes up between the grille and the headlights really makes it look like an Escape, ew! Owen
#16 of 1409 Unpainted Cladding by ateixeira Jul 13, 2005 (10:54 am)
I love mine, too, it's scratch and dent resistant, easy to clean, easy to maintain.   RIP.   -juice
#17 of 1409 2006 Leather Seats by memike Jul 15, 2005 (7:19 am)
So, I gues it's true that you cannot get leather seats unless you buy the LL Bean model? My 2003 XS premium package included leather....I have a dog and need the leather....so, unless I go aftermarket, no leather without LL Bean? How odd. Replies to this message: ejj (Jul 15, 2005 11:20 am)
#18 of 1409 Style Chamnges Coming? by memike Jul 15, 2005 (7:23 am)
I've looked at the 2006 Foresters (and commented on lack of leather unless you get the LL Bean edition) and now comes word that Subaru is going to be moving its model lines designs toward the Tribeca-styled grill and lines, which says to me that the Forester could be radically redesigned for 2007, beyond this year's headlight treatment and tailight redesign... Replies to this message: rsholland (Jul 15, 2005 11:36 am)
#19 of 1409 Re: 2006 Leather Seats [memike] by ejj Jul 15, 2005 (11:20 am)
Replying to: memike (Jul 15, 2005 7:19 am) I think the L.L. Bean has taken over the leather market. I wonder how the price compares to the old XS leather auto? (I don't think the LLB is available with a 5 speed?)
#20 of 1409 Re: Style Chamnges Coming? [memike] by rsholland Jul 15, 2005 (11:36 am)
Replying to: memike (Jul 15, 2005 7:23 am) Think MY2008, not MY2007 for the redesign.   Bob

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