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Size by ateixeira
May 06, 2008 (9:19 am)
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OK, responding to several comments made above, let's see...
 
Corolla - yes, they have a wide cargo area, but doesn't Toyota use a complact torsion beam suspension? Cargo space trumps performance, basically. I expect that in a minivan, but it is any wonder people say the Corolla handles kind of soft?
 
Someone already pointed out the 63 cubic feet becomes 68 when you delete the moonroof. I'm willing to make that trade off. It's 5 cubic feet you'll never use, because it's up at the ceiling level, and you'd probably bang up the headliner even trying to use that space.
 
So despite the loss of 5 cubic feet, the useful space is about the same.
 
I still want the moonroof.
 
lucy: you sure you drove a Forester?
 
The seats recline in most every model, X Premium, soon to be X Limited, LL Bean, XT, and XT Limited all have reclining seats.
 
No keyless? I don't even understand that comment. Of course it has keyless.
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Re: Size [ateixeira] by volkov
May 06, 2008 (9:25 am)
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Replying to: ateixeira (May 06, 2008 9:19 am)

I beleive she means the key-less proximity key set-up where justhaving it in a purse or pocket unlocks the vehicle. I thought it was a gimmick at first, but in the grocery store with a toddler scenario it would be very useful. I wasn't aware of that feature in any comparative vehicles in this price range.
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Re: Size [volkov] by ateixeira
May 06, 2008 (9:38 am)
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Replying to: volkov (May 06, 2008 9:25 am)

Oh, keyless go, or whatever it's marketed as.
 
My friend's Altima has that, I thought it was a bit gimmicky. The Rogue must have it, since Nissan offers it.
 
I found out Subaru offers remote start for the automatics. I don't want that, as it only wastes fuel and the heated seats work right away so no need to wait for it to warm up.
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Re: Size [volkov] by p0926
May 06, 2008 (9:43 am)
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Replying to: volkov (May 06, 2008 9:25 am)

I wasn't aware of that feature in any comparative vehicles in this price range
 
I wasn't either but I'm not familiar enough with the current offerings to call her on it. I know that feature is becoming a fairly common option in luxury vehicles so I'm sure it will eventually trickle down to the rest.
 
-Frank
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Re: Just test drove... [kdshapiro] by lucyinfiniti
May 06, 2008 (10:32 am)
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Replying to: kdshapiro (May 05, 2008 6:46 pm)

Yea, it may but I'll also have to pay twice as much in fuel cost for the premium grade!
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Re: Just test drove... [lucyinfiniti] by kdshapiro
May 06, 2008 (11:03 am)
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Replying to: lucyinfiniti (May 06, 2008 10:32 am)

But the F/e will be better, so it's probably a wash. Premium fuel does not cost twice as much per tank. At $.20 spread it's a couple of bucks per tank.
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Re: Size [ateixeira] by samiam_68
May 06, 2008 (11:10 am)
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Replying to: ateixeira (May 06, 2008 9:38 am)

JDM Foresters have keyless start, SI-Drive, and other goodies. U.S. always gets the cheapest watered down cars from Subaru.
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Re: Ipod interface not available in XT? [redherring1] by redherring1
May 06, 2008 (11:13 am)
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Replying to: redherring1 (May 05, 2008 6:48 am)

I decided to do what comet48 did and eMailed Subaru about the iPod interface and compatibility with the upgraded audio system. Here's what they said:
 
Thank you for visiting the Subaru Web site and for your message. The information provided to you by your Subaru dealer is correct. The current iPod Interface is not applicable to your 2009 Forester 2.5XT Ltd model.
 
The stereo system in our 2009 Forester 2.5X and 2.5X Premium Package models is from a different manufacturer than the system in our other 2009 Forester models, including the 2.5XT models. The system in your Forester is not compatible with the current iPod Interface. We are working on an iPod Interface that will be compatible with the stereo system in your Forester. I have been advised that this should be available for purchase this summer.
 
Thank you for the opportunity to be of assistance.
 
Sincerely,
 
John J. Mergen
Subaru of America, Inc.
Customer/Dealer Services Department

 
My first thought was that this resolves the issue, but since this is a different response than comet48 got as to the same system (in the LL Bean and the XT Limited), I think I'll just wait for them to work it out this summer.
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Re: Just test drove... [kdshapiro] by redherring1
May 06, 2008 (11:22 am)
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Replying to: kdshapiro (May 06, 2008 11:03 am)

But the F/e will be better, so it's probably a wash. Premium fuel does not cost twice as much per tank. At $.20 spread it's a couple of bucks per tank.
 
It's actually more than a wash--it's substantially in favor of the Forester. According to fueleconomy.gov (the government's official gas mileage site), a Cherokee with the 4.0L six got 14 city, 19 hwy, with an annual fuel cost of $3384; the Forester XT gets 19 city, 24 hwy with an annual fuel cost of $2742 (annual fuel cost is based on several assumptions re city vs. hwy driving and fuel prices that may not be how Lucy drives, but at least the comparison is apples to apples).
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Re: MPG [ateixeira] by leo2633
May 06, 2008 (12:47 pm)
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Replying to: ateixeira (May 06, 2008 9:14 am)

juice,
 
I can understand her not wanting to come to Jersey!
 
According to the Subaru website, all Foresters sold here are, in fact, PZEV rated.
 
Len

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