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3657 messages, Last post on Nov 26, 2009 at 8:32 PM
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Replying to: kmartin (Oct 31, 2008 8:36 pm)  -Frank |
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Replying to: kmartin (Oct 31, 2008 8:36 pm) Rear entry/exit's pretty easy. Plenty of room for the legs to slide past the seat; far better than the '08 Outback, the latter of which has virtually no toe space.
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Replying to: kmartin (Oct 31, 2008 8:36 pm)  -Karen- |
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Hey Gang, I've been reading that the double wishbone suspension in the new 09 Forester handles more 'sloppy' then the outgoing strut design. I took a 09 for a test drive and really couldn't tell a differance in the handling from my old 05. Does anybody notice sloppier handling? Does the newer Forester handle more poorly then a CR-V? I always associated Subaru's with handling - this would be a first for me if the Honda does it better. ???
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Replying to: jopopsy (Nov 05, 2008 7:11 am) I haven't spent much time driving previous Forester models, nor the CR-V - but have owned/driven many performance cars/SUV's over the years. My opinion is that the 09 Forester handles quite well. Not a lot of body roll, etc. It especially handles solidly driving over the street speedbumps and storm grate dips near my house. I would definitely not say it handles "sloppy"...in fact, if anything the response to steering input is [almost] overly quick & precise. When I first bought mine, I had a mild complaint that the steering feel was too light and reactive. Then I learned the tire pressure had not been properly adjusted (they were running about 50 psi coming off the boat)...once the tires were properly inflated, it was much better. So - no complaints from me in regards to 09 Forester handling. |
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Replying to: jopopsy (Nov 05, 2008 7:11 am) |
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Replying to: mleo (Oct 30, 2008 4:34 am) I would just find some short screws to plug the holes - maybe some with a hex bolt pattern. It could even look good. As for handling, within the norm of the compact SUV class, the Forester is not sloppy at all. When you start comparing to a WRX, well, lower a Forester 3 inches and chop off some weight, and then you end up with...well, a WRX. 
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Given '09 Forester XT is almost 9 inches off the ground, it handles well. It only leans if you push it really hard (like Edmunds or enthusiasts are prone to do ) . '08 Outback XT leaned a lot by comparison, which was on a twisty hillside road.
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Hey all: Just picked up my white 09 Forester 2.5X w/ Premium Pkg !!!! Two words: LOVE IT !!! I traded in a 05 CR-V LX FWD for this. My gosh, how much I HATED driving around in that Honda. I previously had a 05 Forester that we had to trade away in order to make the payments for the family mini-van more reasonable (like Juice, I chose the Sienna btw). So I sorta inherited my wife's CR-V. What a sloppy handling wheel spinning piece of garbage that thing was. Mind you, I did apprecaite the 5spd tranny, and the AC was very powerful, but the actual driving experience of that car was absolutely miserable. If the road had any hint of moisture, those front wheels would spin out if you had to goose the pedal. Going from a dead stop into a turn and need to give it gas? *picture yourself stopped at a intersection with oncoming traffic moving in on you at 50mph, and you have to turn into it* Better give yourself plenty of time or start praying. And forget about ice or snow. We had a big ice storm a few years ago when I had both the V and the Forester. My Subie went right up the iced driveway no problems and parked her right in the garage. The Honda? Had to leave that at the bottom of the driveway and pray the plows didn't hit it. I couldn't even get it to drive up the grass. Now, my 09? Handles like a dream. QUIET compared to both the Honda and the 05 Forester I gave up. Took it to work in the rain today. The road might as well have been bone dry - didn't have the hangups mentioned above. Just hit the gas and let the car do its thing. It never hesitated, complained, or made me feel unsafe. I SO missed my 05 this 09 is like a dream come true for me again. Only negative I can find so far, I think they cheapened up the inside a smidge. The plastics and seat felt more substantial in my 05. Not that the materials feel CHEAP CHEAP, but they are just not what the older model had in it. However, I do like the dash much more then the old one. I'm jazzed about the sport shift. I think the vehicle LOOKS better by far then the old one. And I notice more available torque all over the band. So I'll take slightly cheaper interior for all the other positves. First time buying a 1st model year car - I hope it doesn't bite me on the backside !!! Jopopsy
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Replying to: jopopsy (Nov 06, 2008 5:04 am) So our driveways look identical (Forester & Sienna). They make quite a team. The Sienna can haul anything, and the Forester can go anywhere. Glad to hear you like it so much more than the CR-V you traded. To be fair, the new CR-V is more refined as well. |
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