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Re: Likes and Dislikes of your 2009 Forester [amiller1] by volkov
Nov 12, 2008 (11:10 pm)
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Replying to: amiller1 (Nov 12, 2008 5:07 pm)

Well, compared to what I considered its competition, namely the Rav4 and CR-V I felt the Forester won hands down after drive character, features, safety, fuel economy and overall feel were weighed in. In the end, I traded my 04 WRX for a 09 WRX because it had a cheaper lease than the Forester (despite a higher MSRP) and offered a fun factor very few cars can deliver, and for the $$ unparalleled in a vehicle which still excells in the snow or on gravel roads. In case you don't know, the WRX is a Subaru also. If it had been a simple cash purchase, I'd be driving a Forester right now. In almost 5 years of service, the only issue I ever had with my old car was the odd squeak or rattle which is pretty much standard in Canadian winters. Subarus are recognized as reliable vehicles, but in the end, drive one. For some of us, they offer a feeling of connection and control that most other brands don't.
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Re: Likes and Dislikes of your 2009 Forester [amiller1] by prndldriver
Nov 13, 2008 (8:13 am)
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Replying to: amiller1 (Nov 12, 2008 5:07 pm)

I agree that there's lots of great info here about what people like and don't like about their Forester. I also love reading the reviews, in a different section on Edmunds. Thanks to all the posters!
 
That said, I like the 09 Forester better than I thought I would. It's not as snazzy looking as perhaps the CR-V or the Outlander. But it is much more fun and easier to drive. I like the AWD much better than I had anticipated. I like wide expanse of the windows, the way the tires stick to the pavement while driving in the rain, the back seat configuration, the big 'trunk' area space, the way the interior lights go on when you close the passenger doors.
 
For awhile, I thought the lower front passenger seat was weird, but now we've adjusted all the seats in front. The stereo could be much better.
 
I had the Forester next to a CR-V in a parking lots recently and was surprised to compare that the Forester had much more 'trunk' area. I brought home an 8 ft ladder recently and had no problems fitting it in.
 
I keep wishing that General Motors had built a car like this with safety features, decent gas mileage, $10,000 cheaper than the Arcadia, and all the other 09 Forester features.
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Re: Likes and Dislikes of your 2009 Forester [prndldriver] by mgagne
Nov 13, 2008 (1:17 pm)
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Replying to: prndldriver (Nov 13, 2008 8:13 am)

Hi, I would like to know how did you proceed to ajust the front passenger seat, With the Dealer?
 
Yes, 2009 Subaru Forester is a very good car, I live in Quebec Canada and with the snow that we have here, it is a must. My wife has also a 2004 Subaru Impreza.
 
Have a nice day,
 
Excuse my english!
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Re: Likes and Dislikes of your 2009 Forester [volkov] by xwesx
Nov 13, 2008 (1:44 pm)
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Replying to: volkov (Nov 12, 2008 11:10 pm)

For some of us, they offer a feeling of connection and control that most other brands don't.
 
Well stated; I could not agree more. I mentioned to my wife that I am interested in a WRX or XT come our next Subaru go-round, but she just looked at me. You know, that look. I'm not sure it will happen....
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excerpt from LA Timesp today by kurtamaxxxguy
Nov 14, 2008 (7:23 am)
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Through October, overall U.S. auto sales are down nearly 15% compared with last year, and just one major automaker, Subaru, has sold more cars in the U.S. this year than last.
 
Did most of that gain came from one model, the '09 Forester?
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Re: excerpt from LA Timesp today [kurtamaxxxguy] by prndldriver
Nov 14, 2008 (8:04 am)
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Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (Nov 14, 2008 7:23 am)

Forester sales in October were 28% more this year than last year.
 Check out Subaru's report/press release at http://www.subaru.com/common/news/article_details.jsp?cat=current&fileName=news2- 008.xml&date=20081103
 
Here's a similar report from the Lafayette, Indiana, newspaper (where Subaru has a plant)
http://www.jconline.com/article/20081103/NEWS09/81103035/-1/ARCHIVE
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Re: excerpt from LA Timesp today [prndldriver] by saedave
Nov 14, 2008 (12:14 pm)
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Replying to: prndldriver (Nov 14, 2008 8:04 am)

The 60% down for the Tribeca makes me wonder if anything other than its 3.6 liter engine will continue very long. Even the engine might be in question: The assembly procedures for it (the engine) may be too costly.
 
I wouldn't mind having that engine in my Outback 3.0R.
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Re: excerpt from LA Timesp today [prndldriver] by rsholland
Nov 14, 2008 (12:24 pm)
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Replying to: prndldriver (Nov 14, 2008 8:04 am)

My guess is that Forester gains are coming at the expense of the Outback. If you compare their numbers from 2007 and 2008 (year-to-date sales) they've flip-flopped almost exactly, in favor of the Forester.
 
Bob
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Body Side Molding Qs by capitano
Nov 14, 2008 (1:14 pm)
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Has anyone bought the side molding kit and installed it themselves? Does it involve drilling?
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Re: Body Side Molding Qs [capitano] by dsmrno
Nov 14, 2008 (2:18 pm)
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Replying to: capitano (Nov 14, 2008 1:14 pm)

I bought the kit ... installation was a breeze. It includes paper templates so getting the location right is easy. No drilling, just stick on. They include the alcohol wipes to ensure they adhere well. They look great on our grey XT Limited and give me some peace of mind against door dings ...

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