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#608 of 617 Re: Makes sense about the door... [xwesx] by jeffmc Jun 21, 2007 (11:11 am)
Replying to: xwesx (Jun 21, 2007 11:07 am) LOL! Bet that made for a cold surprise.
#609 of 617 Boosters in Forester by ateixeira Jun 21, 2007 (11:32 am)
I found that when my daughter moved into a booster seat the Forester was better.   Room is tight with some bigger baby seats, but with boosters it raises the kids up so they actually have more room from their legs to the floor.   I think a Forester is fine for 2 kids, more than that and you should get something bigger. Replies to this message: jeffmc (Jun 21, 2007 12:06 pm) ateixeira (Jun 21, 2007 12:49 pm)
#610 of 617 Re: Boosters in Forester [ateixeira] by jeffmc Jun 21, 2007 (12:06 pm)
Replying to: ateixeira (Jun 21, 2007 11:32 am) 2 kids would be OK if one was in a booster, and the booster was installed behind the driver. I can't see a big car seat (especially rear facing!) behind the driver... driving position would be just too uncomfortable scrunched forward.   Or it may be OK if the car seats are smaller. My experience has been with the big Britax seats. Replies to this message: ateixeira (Jun 21, 2007 12:49 pm)
#611 of 617 Re: Boosters in Forester [jeffmc] by ateixeira Jun 21, 2007 (12:49 pm)
Replying to: jeffmc (Jun 21, 2007 12:06 pm) We had EvenFlo on-my-way seats and the rear facing would juuuuust fit in the middle. It made it easier to install if you slid one of the front seats forward, but then you could move it back.
#612 of 617 trading in the forester for the Rav 4 by johnbrent Aug 25, 2008 (3:30 am)
if I would be given a chance, I would definitely trade in my Rav 4 to for the forester. I just can't seem to understand why its new model is so noisy specially during on high speed while the past rav 4 that I was able to drive is comfy and speedy as well. Replies to this message: ateixeira (Aug 27, 2008 7:49 am)
#613 of 617 Re: trading in the forester for the Rav 4 [johnbrent] by ateixeira Aug 27, 2008 (7:49 am)
Replying to: johnbrent (Aug 25, 2008 3:30 am) Consumers are demanding peak fuel efficiency right now and one way to obtain that is to remove as much weight as possible. Sound insulation is the first thing to go.
#614 of 617 2008 comparison considering my needs -- thanks! by happymama Oct 24, 2008 (11:19 am)
I've narrowed down my choices to either a Subaru Forester or a V6 Toyota RAV4 -- 08 in both cases. Consider my needs/wants//situation, which would you buy.   drive to work only 3 x a week, but 40+ mi (most 2 lane county/state roads) ea way want best gas mileage possible both kids away at college so we primarily use the front seats must be able to tow a small camper (minimum or 2500 towing capacity) drive quite a bit on rural & gravel roads ice/snow a few months out of the year; live in southeast Missouri, so need either    awd or 4wd capability would love a hybrid or something like that, but . . .   Of course, that's my wish list, and I know nothing is going to meet that perfectly. That said, though, which would you buy. We're going shopping next week. Dh hates to car shop and wants the whole experience to go quickly as he recently had surgery and doesn't feel up to a really long day (and the decision is up to me because it will be my vehicle). I really appreciate all your help. Replies to this message: xwesx (Oct 24, 2008 12:25 pm) p0926 (Oct 24, 2008 2:05 pm) ateixeira (Nov 05, 2008 2:00 pm)
#615 of 617 Re: 2008 comparison considering my needs -- thanks! [happymama] by xwesx Oct 24, 2008 (12:25 pm)
Replying to: happymama (Oct 24, 2008 11:19 am) Well, I would say Forester without a second thought save for the small camper towing requirement. I think 2500# is above the manufacturer rating for the Forester, so if you are doing that regularly, then it probably would not fit the bill. I might be wrong though... anybody else?
#616 of 617 Re: 2008 comparison considering my needs -- thanks! [happymama] by p0926 Oct 24, 2008 (2:05 pm)
Replying to: happymama (Oct 24, 2008 11:19 am) I agree that the towing capacity is you biggest potential issue with the Forester. Subaru is very conservative in their tow ratings so you'd probably be okay but it depends on how often, how far and how hilly you''re talking about along with how experienced you are at towing.   -Frank
#617 of 617 Re: 2008 comparison considering my needs -- thanks! [happymama] by ateixeira Nov 05, 2008 (2:00 pm)
Replying to: happymama (Oct 24, 2008 11:19 am) Exactly how much does that camper weigh? 2400 lbs is the stated towing capacity for the Forester.   The V6 would be better for that, but you also mention fuel economy as a priority, so those are contradictory needs/wants.   You also mention ice and snow so go for AWD, and again you take a small penalty in fuel economy.

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