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#6 of 1409 No unpainted cladding option on 2006s by rubysuby Jul 12, 2005 (12:03 pm)
I am disappointed that Subaru did away with the unpainted cladding on the 2006 X. That is unless the dealer is wrong. They told me they are all monotone and all painted. For those of us who camp, bicycle and do other activities that are hard on bumpers or cars in general, the cladding is essential. It is a biggest reason why I bought a Forester instead of an Outback. Replies to this message: p0926 (Jul 12, 2005 3:28 pm) rsholland (Jul 12, 2005 4:14 pm) p0926 (Jul 12, 2005 4:36 pm) and 1 more...
#7 of 1409 Cladding by ateixeira Jul 12, 2005 (12:05 pm)
Say bye-bye to the unpainted cladding. I liked it, too. I think they just thought it was too "Dodge Neon", i.e. down market looking.   You can still get two-tone in the LL Bean models, so he's wrong about that.   -juice Replies to this message: rubysuby (Jul 12, 2005 12:14 pm)
#8 of 1409 Re: Cladding [ateixeira] by rubysuby Jul 12, 2005 (12:14 pm)
Replying to: ateixeira (Jul 12, 2005 12:05 pm) I think it is rugged looking, not down market . I constantly get compliments on my car. Two of my daughters' friends parents have bought Subarus because they like mine so much. I deserve a kick back! LOL   I guess love is blind when it comes to my Forester.
#9 of 1409 i love my outback 'tupperware'! by ladywclass Jul 12, 2005 (1:54 pm)
#10 of 1409 the avalanche z71 is the mother of all tupperware users by njswamplands Jul 12, 2005 (3:06 pm)
http://www.edmunds.com/new/2005/chevrolet/avalanche/100378357/photogallery.html?pg_type=Tr- - uck&imgsrc=%2Fpictures%2FVEHICLE%2F2004%2FChevrolet%2F100275050%2F023834-T.jpg   click on those pics to discover where all that recycled plastic is going
#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

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