2009 Subaru Forester

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#1291 of 3658: Re: Little patches on exterior [jeffmc] by sgloon; May 12, 2008 (9:57 pm)

Replying to: jeffmc (May 12, 2008 11:17 am)

Is the paint chipping problem why they offer the rear under bumper guard? Do owners recommend it? Would a bra work there, or not needed???

jeffmc (May 12, 2008 10:32 pm)

#1292 of 3658: Re: Little patches on exterior [sgloon] by jeffmc; May 12, 2008 (10:32 pm)

Replying to: sgloon (May 12, 2008 9:57 pm)

As far as I know, the underguard isn't related to the chipping issue, but is mostly a cosmetic add-on to make it look more "rugged", though it could protect the lower bumper from scratches from driving over branches or things like that. (I actually like the way it looks.)

#1293 of 3658: Re: Best SUV/CUV for $25k New or Used [kdshapiro] by sgloon; May 13, 2008 (9:15 am)

Replying to: kdshapiro (May 12, 2008 5:57 pm)

Actually, in shopping around my area, I have found the new vehicles are priced competetively with the low mileage 1 or 2 year old vehicles. I was surprised to see that.

#1294 of 3658: Re: Hope I am not violating any Edmunds rules here [ateixeira] by bigfrank3; May 13, 2008 (9:31 am)

Replying to: ateixeira (May 12, 2008 5:05 pm)

Juice, those reporting that it uses the AWD light are exactly right. There is no FWD light. From my 06 manual:

NOTE
(All AWD AT non-turbo models without
Vehicle Dynamics Control system) Before
driving your vehicle with the temporary
spare tire, put a spare fuse inside
the FWD connector in the main
fuse box located in the engine compartment
and confirm that the Frontwheel
drive warning light “AWD” in the
combination meter comes on. The all
wheel drive capability of the vehicle
has now deactivated. After re-installing
the conventional tire, remove the spare
fuse from the FWD connector in order
to reactivate all wheel drive.

The manual also says the "FWD fuse socket" is not there on VDC equipped vehicles, which makes me wonder if something is different for 09 now that VDC is standard.

ateixeira (May 14, 2008 7:46 am)

#1295 of 3658: Re: Protecting the Interior [phdhusky] by bigfrank3; May 13, 2008 (9:41 am)

Replying to: phdhusky (May 12, 2008 6:58 pm)

I use 303 on my UnderCover hard tonneau cover on my Tundra, got it at a True Value hardware store. For my dash in both the Tundra and Soobs I use an Armor All product that is not like the original. It doesn't make everything so shiny that you get reflections in the windshield. I believe it is sold as a cleaner that protects. It is a white bottle with a blue and black label. It works great and leaves things more natural looking while protecting.

#1296 of 3658: Re: Protecting the Interior [sgloon] by phdhusky; May 13, 2008 (5:51 pm)

Replying to: sgloon (May 12, 2008 8:23 pm)

Cool I'll check it out. Dealer wanted like 600 to Simoniz my car today and I've read it's just a fancy wax job so I passed on it. Just want to protect my new baby, probably beeing a little OCD.

#1297 of 3658: Re: 2009 Forester Price drop [sgloon] by cshopper; May 14, 2008 (5:57 am)

Replying to: sgloon (May 11, 2008 10:31 pm)

sgloon said: "Anyone else notice that the MSRP for the 2009 Forester took a dive over the weekend? I was watching the Manual Transmission Premium package (no add ons). It went from 23,160 MSRP to 22,495 MSRP over the weekend. That is down $665! Yeah!!!

Invoice is down to 21,171."

This may just be a coincidence but the Destination Charge is $665, so its possible what you were looking at before was with the destination charge and what you're looking at now is without the destination charge.

pdx81 (May 14, 2008 2:20 pm)

#1298 of 3658: Re: Hope I am not violating any Edmunds rules here [bigfrank3] by ateixeira; May 14, 2008 (7:46 am)

Replying to: bigfrank3 (May 13, 2008 9:31 am)

I think they mean VTD, but Subaru uses the term VDC to descrive that AWD system as well.

Found a pic of the warning light on the 08 Impreza:

#1299 of 3658: FWD Fuse pic by ateixeira; May 14, 2008 (7:47 am)

Took this pic as well...

FWD Mode.JPG
470x503 (53kb)

#1300 of 3658: Used vs. New by ateixeira; May 14, 2008 (7:49 am)

I guess there are pros and cons to both, for instance I got lucky with my 93 Miata and it's been fine. But you might also end up with a problematic model someone else got rid of for that reason specifically.

Certified, models still under warranty, and reliable brands help offset those concerns.

Tough call.

As for the RX, I wouldn't get that simply because they just don't handle all that well. I've driven several and really don't like them at all, actually, but that's just me. I'd choose my minivan over an RX350, seriously.