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Re: Subaru Reliability [p0926] by ateixeira
Dec 03, 2007 (9:21 am)
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Replying to: p0926 (Nov 30, 2007 4:13 pm)

It's not a recall, I think they called it something else (TSB?), but they did send letters to every owner and will fix the problem free of charge.
 
FWIW, CR down graded the Tundra V8, the Camry V6 (because of the 6 speed automatic), and one Lexus model.
 
Sienna remains their highest rated and most reliable van.
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Re: Subaru Reliability [ateixeira] by p0926
Dec 03, 2007 (9:59 am)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Dec 03, 2007 9:21 am)

Sounds like someone is trying to justify their purchase...
 
-Frank
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Re: Subaru Reliability [p0926] by ateixeira
Dec 03, 2007 (11:17 am)
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Replying to: p0926 (Dec 03, 2007 9:59 am)

Got me!
 
Actually the 2007s aren't affected. No recalls yet.
 
The only issue I've had was the dealer simply forgot to attach my radio antennae!
 
In fairness some models have an in-glass antennae.
 
Have you seen the Forester spy pics? We should be getting one of those for the wifey in the Spring.
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Re: Subaru Reliability [ateixeira] by p0926
Dec 03, 2007 (12:50 pm)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Dec 03, 2007 11:17 am)

I'm waiting for official pics to be released. Sounds like the 09 Forester may grow too big for me I'd be okay with a couple inches wider and a couple more inches rear leg room but wish they'd keep the overall length and turning radius the same.
 
-Frank
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Re: Subaru Reliability [ateixeira] by paisan
Dec 03, 2007 (8:51 pm)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Dec 03, 2007 9:21 am)

FWIW, CR down graded the Tundra V8, the Camry V6 (because of the 6 speed automatic), and one Lexus model.
 
Yeah the new 5.7L Tundra engine has glass camshafts that are snapping on them. Even the mightly Toyota has reliability issues...
 
-mike
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Re: Subaru Reliability [p0926] by paisan
Dec 03, 2007 (8:51 pm)
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Replying to: p0926 (Dec 03, 2007 12:50 pm)

Frank, why not go for the hatch of a WRX then? I bet they made the Forester bigger cause otherwise it would have overlapped too much with the hatch.
 
-mike
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Re: Subaru Reliability [paisan] by p0926
Dec 04, 2007 (8:15 am)
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Replying to: paisan (Dec 03, 2007 8:51 pm)

Well fortunately I'm perfectly happy with my XT and don't plan to replace it any time soon. Before I got the Forester I actually briefly considered getting a WRX wagon but with 2 large dogs, the cargo area just wasn't big enough. Plus the sloping rear window would have been covered in nose smears in no time
 
-Frank
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Re: Subaru Reliability [p0926] by ateixeira
Dec 04, 2007 (9:21 am)
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Replying to: p0926 (Dec 04, 2007 8:15 am)

Nose smears will cover whatever windows you have no matter what you get.
 
Our dog is down to about 9 lbs, and we still get them on a full-sized van.
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Re: Subaru Reliability [ateixeira] by xwesx
Dec 04, 2007 (10:42 am)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Dec 04, 2007 9:21 am)

Sounds like a perfect candidate for a travel crate.
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Re: Subaru Reliability [xwesx] by ateixeira
Dec 04, 2007 (10:46 am)
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Replying to: xwesx (Dec 04, 2007 10:42 am)

For long trips, that's what we do. The crate fits between the 2 kids in the 2nd row, so the dog can even watch the movie.
 
His favorite is All Dogs Go to Heaven.

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