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#6883 of 7147 Re: Forester 2.5x or Rav4? [cbmorton] by ateixeira May 20, 2009 (6:02 am)
Replying to: cbmorton (May 19, 2009 7:44 pm) Yeah, content in Canadian models differs a lot, for Subarus also.   Subarus happen to cost more in Canada than they do here, also. But you do get heated seats and the all-weather package in many more models.
#6884 of 7147 toyota rav4 limited vs toyota rav4 sport by jimcin2 May 21, 2009 (10:54 am)
What are the main differences between the two. I plan to buy a 2010,but I am not sure which one. I need some input on the main differences between the two models comparably equipped.
#6885 of 7147 Drove a Santa Fe GLS by thegraduate May 22, 2009 (3:53 pm)
Today with my girlfriend I drove the 2.7L Santa Fe. It's slightly faster than a riding lawn mower, but I must say it is quite a nice vehicle. Very well screwed together, much more quiet than a CR-V (the last Crossover I drove), and it even handled decently, if not a corner carver.   Does anybody know of anything I need to let her know about before she buys it? It is a 2007 GLS model with heated leather and moonroof.
#6886 of 7147 Forester -- should I heat the leather? by pilgrimjs May 22, 2009 (8:47 pm)
We opted for the Forester. The base 2.5X manual. My wife didn't like the black cloth interior -- feared it wouldn't wear well with kids -- and it did seem cheaper than what we had in our Saturn. So we're replacing with leather. This should be easier to keep clean, but should we also put in seat heaters? Never had these, nor really wanted them, but then, I never had leather seats either.   BTW, just drove 200 miles to Chicago and averaged just under 30 mpg in full car with AC. That's pretty good for an SUV. We were totally not impressed with CR-V. Looks okay from the outside, incredibly uncomfortable with bad visibility on the inside. Forester and Rav4 both much better and drive better. Replies to this message: steve_ (May 22, 2009 8:53 pm) explorerx4 (May 24, 2009 4:31 pm) rick2456 (Jun 08, 2009 5:32 am) ateixeira (May 26, 2009 10:35 am) thegraduate (May 26, 2009 7:52 pm) ateixeira (May 27, 2009 8:22 am) and 1 more...
#6887 of 7147 Re: Forester -- should I heat the leather? [pilgrimjs] by steve_ HOST May 22, 2009 (8:53 pm)
Replying to: pilgrimjs (May 22, 2009 8:47 pm) I love the seat heat in my old Subaru's leather seats even though I'm not a big leather fan (I'm cold natured). If my next car doesn't have seat heaters, I may try to install a set from a kit (you can put them in cloth seats too). I'd love it in my office chair come to think of it. Replies to this message: explorerx4 (May 24, 2009 4:31 pm) rick2456 (Jun 08, 2009 5:32 am)
#6888 of 7147 Re: Forester -- should I heat the leather? [steve_] by explorerx4 May 24, 2009 (4:31 pm)
Replying to: steve_ (May 22, 2009 8:53 pm) i can do without leather seats, but i like the seat heaters. they work even when the weather is warm if your back is bothering you. Replies to this message: rick2456 (Jun 08, 2009 5:32 am)
#6889 of 7147 Re: Forester -- should I heat the leather? [pilgrimjs] by ateixeira May 26, 2009 (10:35 am)
Replying to: pilgrimjs (May 22, 2009 8:47 pm) We have the perforated, heated leather in our 2009 Limited and I really like it.   In fact I will go out on a limb and say it has the best seats of the 3 cars I own. The Sienna's are too flat and soft (light gray cloth), the Miata's are too hard and not padded enough (black cloth), but the Forester's leather is just right. I love the heaters and may add a set to my Miata.   So yes, go for the heated leather, it's very nice.   grad: she can't get the bigger V6? Replies to this message: thegraduate (May 26, 2009 7:52 pm) ateixeira (May 27, 2009 8:22 am) thegraduate (May 27, 2009 6:09 pm)
#6890 of 7147 Re: Forester -- should I heat the leather? [ateixeira] by thegraduate May 26, 2009 (7:52 pm)
Replying to: ateixeira (May 26, 2009 10:35 am) Hey juice;   She signed the papers on it tonight. The car is blue booked for private party at $16,100. Trade in, $13,350. She bought it for $13,500. I think its a screaming bargain myself. Local Hyundai dealer said it hadn't been wrecked, and could see where the oil had been changed and tires rotated. Filters starting to get dirty, but not overdue for replacement.   2007 Santa Fe GLS 2WD, Heated Leather, Moonroof, etc.   The lowest asking price in town for a 3.3L was $17,000 (with the deal-breaker moonroof). She had to have that moonroof!   My best friend got a new used car today too, as an wedding present from his folks. A 2005 V6 Accord (same color scheme as my graphite 2006 model). Two of my favorite people got new cars today. I'm excited for both! (my GF's Saturn needed a transmission, and my friend's '97 Maxima had 210k miles on it, and left him stranded twice last month). God is good! Replies to this message: ateixeira (May 27, 2009 8:22 am) thegraduate (May 27, 2009 6:09 pm)
#6891 of 7147 Re: Forester -- should I heat the leather? [thegraduate] by ateixeira May 27, 2009 (8:22 am)
Replying to: thegraduate (May 26, 2009 7:52 pm) Congratulate her for me.   At $13,500, wow, that's nothing. Great deal. In this case the depreciation helps you, the 2nd buyer.   The 2.7l should be OK with FWD, which is lighter and has less drivetrain loss than the AWD.   Those are rated pretty well, so she got a great value for the price. Congrats again. Replies to this message: thegraduate (May 27, 2009 6:09 pm)
#6892 of 7147 Re: Forester -- should I heat the leather? [ateixeira] by thegraduate May 27, 2009 (6:09 pm)
Replying to: ateixeira (May 27, 2009 8:22 am) I knew it was a steal; couldn't believe it was going to be accepted until she called me and had the keys! I'm going to link her to this page so she can read for herself.   Thanks!

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