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#2628 of 3630 Re: Likes and Dislikes of your 2009 Forester [bj02176] by xwesx Nov 14, 2008 (3:21 pm)
Replying to: bj02176 (Nov 14, 2008 2:26 pm) Hahahaha! No, it was not your ABS system, it was your tires. Subaru vehicles can deceive you because they will go like hell, even with awful tires, while most everything else is standing still spinning. But, you still have to stop, and the only thing that is there to get the job done are your brakes and your tires, and the buck stops with the tires.
#2629 of 3630 Re: excerpt from LA Timesp today [rsholland] by xwesx Nov 14, 2008 (3:30 pm)
Replying to: rsholland (Nov 14, 2008 12:24 pm) Yes, but Outback must be doing fairly well, as last I saw there were no incentives on the Outback. This time last year, there was a $1500 incentive. The year before, it was $750.   I think between the upgrades to Impreza, the new Forester, and the upgrades to Outback (VDC across the lineup), Subaru is a very compelling purchase for many people right now. With the instability in the economy, it is all about value, versatility, and longevity.
#2630 of 3630 Re: excerpt from LA Timesp today [saedave] by xwesx Nov 14, 2008 (3:32 pm)
Replying to: saedave (Nov 14, 2008 12:14 pm) Boy, almost makes me want to go buy one just for the engine.   Okay, well, maybe not, but I am antsy to see what the debut of the 2010 Legacy/Outback brings....
#2631 of 3630 Re: Body Side Molding Qs [dsmrno] by capitano Nov 14, 2008 (8:59 pm)
Replying to: dsmrno (Nov 14, 2008 2:18 pm) Thanks for the info. I'll have to get a set. My Matrix has enough dings. I don't want to repeat that with the Forester.   Heuberger wanted like $335 for the side moldings installed.
#2632 of 3630 Re: Likes and Dislikes of your 2009 Forester [bj02176] by p0926 Nov 14, 2008 (9:19 pm)
Replying to: bj02176 (Nov 14, 2008 2:26 pm) I hated my 2003 Forester    Better is a 2005 Ford Escape    Better is a 2007 Santa Fe    Better is a 2008 CRV   Best is a 2009 Forester!
#2633 of 3630 2009 Forester Refueling Door by laceydog Nov 15, 2008 (10:00 pm)
Love my 2009 Forester but:   Something's going on with the 2009 Forester's re-fueling door? I need to slide a credit card into the slight opening that the unlatching lever provides. If I use my fingers, I usually end up re-latching the door. Sometimes it take two people to get it open, one working the lever by the driver's seat and the other working with the credit card on the passenger side. I've held up a lot of other drivers waiting in line to refuel.   It's back at the dealer for the 3rd time. The first time they lubricated it and said it is working as designed. The next time I complained, they said they discovered a previously unknown adjustment. It opened about 4 inches when they demonstrated their success. They showed me how to dress the gas cap tether. The first time I went to get gas I had to use my credit card again. The last time I went to get gas it wouldn't open at all. It took two of us to get it open.   Well like I said before, its back at the dealer. They indicated others are having the same problem and the factory is aware of the situation. I have my doubts but they did give me a loaner while they figure out what to do.   Is there anything in the pipeline to improve this poor design? Has anyone else seen this problem? Replies to this message: bigfrank3 (Nov 16, 2008 10:02 am) kurtamaxxxguy (Nov 16, 2008 10:11 am)
#2634 of 3630 Re: 2009 Forester Refueling Door [laceydog] by bigfrank3 Nov 16, 2008 (10:02 am)
Replying to: laceydog (Nov 15, 2008 10:00 pm) I had this exact same problem on my 06. There is a small band spring on the hinge side that is supposed to pop the door open. I found that by taking it out and bending it a little bit cured the whole problem. As I remember it is held in place with 1 screw. It took me about 3 minutes to fix, after weeks of frustration and looking foolish at the self-serve. Replies to this message: kurtamaxxxguy (Nov 16, 2008 10:11 am)
#2635 of 3630 Re: 2009 Forester Refueling Door [bigfrank3] by kurtamaxxxguy Nov 16, 2008 (10:11 am)
Replying to: bigfrank3 (Nov 16, 2008 10:02 am) I've not seen the fuel door problem on mine yet, but good to know how to fix it. There could also be friction of the spring on the body that might exacerbate the problem.   Another thing to watch out for are creaks from the sunroof. Part of them are caused by the moonroof inner cover rubbing against the metal deflector, and possibly the uppermost edge of the moonroof trim. My latest fix was to use a dry lubricant on both the inner part of deflector, and the upper edge of the moonroof door rubbing against the deflector. Only time will tell if this works for sure.
#2636 of 3630 Re: Body Side Molding Qs [dsmrno] by bikerguy3 Nov 16, 2008 (5:07 pm)
Replying to: dsmrno (Nov 14, 2008 2:18 pm) I also bought this kit and installed it. Installation was super easy, and they look really nice on my metallic gold colored Forester.
#2637 of 3630 Re: Likes and Dislikes of your 2009 Forester [mgagne] by nathans Nov 17, 2008 (4:35 pm)
Replying to: mgagne (Nov 13, 2008 1:17 pm) Your English is better than some I see here! Replies to this message: mgagne (Nov 18, 2008 6:41 am)

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