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For my new 2009 Forester X w/premium, I separately bought a side cargo net from the parts department. The instructions tell you to drill holes where you find indicator spots (dimpled non-textured areas) on the side plastic. Using a magnifying glass I could not find any dimpled spots to drill. For now I just lay the net on the floor attached to the already installed bottom hooks, but there must be a proper solution. Has anyone else self-installed the cargo nets on a 2009? Do you just randomly drill holes in the general location of the net perimeter to screw in the anchors?
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Replying to: amiller1 (Nov 06, 2008 6:48 pm) They went to a revised gasket material during the 2002 model year, as a running change. The last generation Forester came out for MY2003 and did not show that pattern of problems, so I believe that issue is well behind them now - a whole generation later. |
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Replying to: amiller1 (Nov 06, 2008 6:48 pm) What exactly have you read and when was it written? As has been pointed out, the head gasket issue was addressed 6 years ago and that's the only "engine issue" that I'm aware of. I haven't seen much in the way of complaints since then. -Frank |
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Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (Nov 07, 2008 7:31 am) -Frank
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Replying to: p0926 (Nov 07, 2008 10:29 am) Wheelbase, in. 106.9 Overall Length, in. 184.4 Overall Width, in. 71.9 Overall Height, in. 66.1 Curb Weight, lbs. 3715 Cargo Volume, cu. ft. 81.4 Highlander's 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine produced 155 horsepower, while the 3.0 liter V6 generated 220 hp Yes, pretty close to the '09 Forester (Highlander has more cargo space), and smaller than the current Outback. |
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| I need help about buying a Forester. I have never owned a Subaru and looking for some feedback on the pro's and con's. Is it as great as they say driving in the snow?? Are they as reliable as Consumer Reports indicate?? Do they have more or less problems than other similar SUV's ??? Wagons?? Maybe I am looking too much into this, its just with prices the way they are and I tend to keep my vehicles on a average of 7yrs I want to know as much as I can. So please whatever feedback would be very very appreciated. | |
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Replying to: amiller1 (Nov 08, 2008 8:14 am) We live in New England and have never had more competent vehicles for our Winters. We have a long driveway, about 100 ft., that rises to the street. Before our Subarus we had a hard time getting out to the street if there was more than a few inches of show. Now, we just drive right out to the street with no fanfare, even with 8" to 10". The AWD coupled with very good ground clearance makes for an excellent combination. I also have a 4WD truck (Tundra) and it sits most of the Winter. If there were 15" of snow I would take the truck but outside of that the Forester gets the call. The Forester is especially good with changing road conditions, snow, bear, then ice. It just takes it all in stride. No white-knuckle concerns. My wife currently has a 2005 and she will be up next for a new vehicle. She will not consider anything other than another Forester. She has been very critical of every vehicle she has owned but never has complained about her Foresters. That tells me a lot about the overall value and performance, especially since she is a bean-counter and things tend to be only black or white. I hope some of this is helpful, and good luck with your decision.
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Replying to: amiller1 (Nov 08, 2008 8:14 am) 
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Replying to: amiller1 (Nov 08, 2008 8:14 am) Briefly recapping, you get more cargo room, nicer trim, better sound system, and a Limited slip Diff in the '08 Outback. You get better fuel economy, responsiveness, at-limit handling, rear seat room, ease of entry/exit, and tighter turning radius in the '09 Forester. Wrt reliability, I've owned many first year cars and the '09 Forester, though it has glitches (some rattles, a few recalls for early production XTs), has proven far better than others (Honda, Toyota, Mazda, Chevrolet). If you go by Consumers Union, Subaru is not the best in reliability, but that appears due to pre-'03 models having some serious engine glitches. Their ratings suggest you'll get 5-6 years out of a Subaru before serious problems arise. I expect to keep mine for 4-6 years. |
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Replying to: bigfrank3 (Nov 08, 2008 9:31 am)
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