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Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (Jan 06, 2009 1:24 pm) |
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Replying to: DON__FLORIDA (Jan 13, 2009 11:28 am) Then again...if you check out a Tiguan, it's not any better than a Forester. That sort of surprised me, but then again I expected to see an interior like your Passat's in the Tiguan - that is definitely not the case. So compared to your Passat, they may seem like a step down, but compared to its peers, this is par for this class. Step up to a Tribeca if you want a soft headliner (Tribeca's is identical to the VW Phaeton) and other soft-touch materials. I will say that the perforated leather on our Limited's seats is very nice, as are the seat heaters. The peach fuzz headliner and plastic sun visors may disappoint you if you are used to the Passat, but so would a Tiguan. |
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Replying to: pathtomax (Dec 11, 2008 8:35 am) |
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| hey Don, I had an 02 Passat and an 06 Passat. great cars when they are not in repair! I bought my first Subaru product last May..An 09 Forester LLBean (limited). I have been very happy with its performance,MPG , and cabin comfort. I am happy to be rid of the turbo lag and premium gas. The AWD, so far upstate new york has been incredibly great. The cargo space is a nice treat as well. I do find the interior to be on the cheap side, however I have looked at many others , and plastic is what they are all using.even VW. I do not think you could compare the Venza to the Forester . The four cylinder AT, performs smoothly and is more than ample for me. I find myself doing 80 very easily and needing to slow down. Go test drive one and see | |
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Replying to: DON__FLORIDA (Jan 13, 2009 11:28 am) To Subaru's credit, they've so far been pretty good about addressing first year issues with my Forester, via my servicing dealer. Wrt any new car, I would thoroughly research the local dealers and make sure they provide good after sales service. For Subaru in my area, I've the choice between a crummy one and a good one (the good one's a bit farther away); the good one gets all my business 
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Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (Jan 13, 2009 5:10 pm) |
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Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (Jan 13, 2009 5:10 pm)
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Subaru has been very quiet about the Forester for 2010. Is there any truth to rumor that a CVT will replace the 4S AT for that model year? The reviewers have been beating Subaru so mercilessly on the 4 speed that I would be surprised if this is ignored yet again. My brother is considering a Forester and he is curious. As for me, I would probably wait a few years to switch (I don't think trade in loss would make up for the switch).
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Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (Jan 13, 2009 9:34 pm) Very unlikely. I've heard that Subaru wants the Legacy and Outback to have the CVT (exclusively) for at least a year. I don't expect any mechanical upgrades like that until the mid-life refresh, which is scheduled fro MY 2112. The Impreza's mid-life update is for MY 2011, and I expect the CVT to show up on that car then. Bob
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Replying to: rsholland (Jan 14, 2009 5:42 am)
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