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#31 of 1409 Hee hee by ateixeira Jul 20, 2005 (7:43 am)
Great flick...   Subaru did enhance noise suppressions on the 2006 models. I drove one and it did seem a little smoother and more quiet. Actually compared to my 1998, a lot more.   -juice
#32 of 1409 Great!! by skygazer Jul 20, 2005 (8:57 am)
That are great news!!   I would If I could, but the new model 2006 are ariving to Sweden November/ December, and then I will try one!
#33 of 1409 Forester 2006 by actionjackson Jul 20, 2005 (5:18 pm)
I like the look and price for 2006-The seats are so hard..Am I the only one who feels like that
#34 of 1409 You think? by ateixeira Jul 22, 2005 (7:25 am)
My '98 had even firmer seats. The new ones have a little more padding and softer fabrics.   Subaru tends to go with firm seats, but those are more supportive on long trips IMO. I hate the too-soft seats on the Saturn Vue for instance - spongy and no support.   -juice
#35 of 1409 spare by jeffmc Jul 22, 2005 (12:21 pm)
Any 2006 Forester owners out there who can confirm or deny from personal experience that the spare tire is now a temporary spare, rather than full-size? Replies to this message: rsholland (Jul 22, 2005 4:25 pm) subearu (Jul 22, 2005 5:43 pm) rsholland (Jul 22, 2005 6:03 pm) and 1 more...
#36 of 1409 Re: spare [jeffmc] by rsholland Jul 22, 2005 (4:25 pm)
Replying to: jeffmc (Jul 22, 2005 12:21 pm) http://www.cars101.com/subaru/forester/forester2006photos.html   Nope, it's a donut. Really dumb move Subaru.   Bob Replies to this message: subearu (Jul 22, 2005 5:43 pm) rsholland (Jul 22, 2005 6:03 pm) eps105 (Jul 24, 2005 6:02 pm)
#37 of 1409 Re: spare [rsholland] by subearu Jul 22, 2005 (5:43 pm)
Replying to: rsholland (Jul 22, 2005 4:25 pm) Any changes below in the chasis area that would require them to change the spare? Is it for increased ground clearance or departure angle?   Just more glad I have my '04 XT.   -Brian Replies to this message: rsholland (Jul 22, 2005 6:03 pm) eps105 (Jul 24, 2005 6:02 pm)
#38 of 1409 Re: spare [subearu] by rsholland Jul 22, 2005 (6:03 pm)
Replying to: subearu (Jul 22, 2005 5:43 pm) Nope. All the other-market Foresters still have fullsize spares. I think it's just a cost-cutting measure—and a lousy decision.   Bob Replies to this message: eps105 (Jul 24, 2005 6:02 pm)
#39 of 1409 Re: spare [rsholland] by eps105 Jul 24, 2005 (6:02 pm)
Replying to: rsholland (Jul 22, 2005 6:03 pm) I can't confirm if the 2006 has a donut spare, but I can offer a potential rationale for the decision.   I discovered a few years ago that my 2003 Forester has a cavity under the trunk floor that allows you to stow the cargo cover, but the full size spare is too tall to allow it to be utilized. Thus, it was not documented is the U.S. owners manual. The donut spare was used in the Forester in some other countries.   Therefore, I believe the switch to a donut spare in the U.S. could be considered a cost-cutting and streamlining move while giving Subaru the ability to tout a new "feature" in the U.S. for the cargo cover storage. (Can anyone confirm if this is mentioned in the '06 manual?)   That's my guess.   Elliot
#40 of 1409 Booo by ateixeira Jul 25, 2005 (7:37 am)
Bad move. CR-V and RAV4 have full-size spares, and they are the primary competition.   -juice Replies to this message: eps105 (Jul 25, 2005 9:21 am)

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