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#2903 of 3640 Windshield crack by birdboy Jan 18, 2009 (3:38 pm)
Thanks. actually I did see a chip in the glass near the crack and knew that something hit it..
#2904 of 3640 First Accident by jbkennedy Jan 19, 2009 (7:43 pm)
About 5 weeks ago, I was rear-ended in my 6 month old Forester. Initially, I thought that I got away with light damage, with just the bumper and reflector needing replacement. However, the Civic that hit me actually submarined me, crushing the spare tire well, and bending the entire exhaust system. I just got my car back on Friday,and the holdup was finding the left muffler.   Is it just because it's a new model or is parts availability an issue with Subaru.? Replies to this message: connieylee (Jan 19, 2009 7:51 pm) kurtamaxxxguy (Jan 19, 2009 8:33 pm) jbkennedy (Jan 20, 2009 6:27 pm)
#2905 of 3640 Re: First Accident [jbkennedy] by connieylee Jan 19, 2009 (7:51 pm)
Replying to: jbkennedy (Jan 19, 2009 7:43 pm) So sorry to hear about your accident. That's a good question I'd like to know the answer to as well. Where are you located? I'm in NJ. Been waiting for a windshield for my 2009 Forester for 3 weeks now, and I'm praying mine will hold up until it comes in. Replies to this message: kurtamaxxxguy (Jan 19, 2009 8:33 pm) jbkennedy (Jan 20, 2009 6:27 pm)
#2906 of 3640 Re: First Accident [connieylee] by kurtamaxxxguy Jan 19, 2009 (8:33 pm)
Replying to: connieylee (Jan 19, 2009 7:51 pm) Not sure about general parts situation but have noticed it took 3 weeks to get a Hood-mounted intercooler baffle ordered. The northwest got screwed up pretty badly by a major storm in December, and Washington has been hard hit by rain recently. I-5 was flooded for several days (again). All of this has probably delayed some parts shipments.
#2907 of 3640 Re: Time.com Article [tinycadon] by pharmd718 Jan 20, 2009 (12:18 pm)
Replying to: tinycadon (Jan 13, 2009 5:00 am) Subaru buyers tend to be overeducated; they buy less car than they can afford and hang on to it forever. "They pay cash, and then you never see them again,"   Wow...im impressed! I am overeducated (doctor of pharmacy), paid cash for the car, could have easily bought a more expensive car, and plan on keeping it for many years to come.   ............big brother is watching! see you in 7.3 years......... Replies to this message: ponytrekker (Jan 20, 2009 7:36 pm)
#2908 of 3640 Re: SOA sucks! [veritasusa] by kcflyer Jan 20, 2009 (1:58 pm)
Replying to: veritasusa (Sep 23, 2008 12:03 pm) I too am a little peeved by the options packages. I don't want a sunroof. I do need a telescoping wheel. Why they force a big ticket item like a sunroof on you and then withhold the simple but coveted telescoping wheel unless you spring for the top of the line is frustrating. What they are doing is forcing me to crossshop more expensive competitors vehicles because in order to get the options I want I have to buy a bunch of stuff I don't. Replies to this message: kurtamaxxxguy (Jan 20, 2009 4:41 pm) billwv (Jan 20, 2009 8:14 pm) bigfrank3 (Jan 21, 2009 11:07 am)
#2909 of 3640 shields, and LED footwell lights = no bargin by kurtamaxxxguy Jan 20, 2009 (4:38 pm)
I've seen the new Scotchguard shields for the Forester rear fenders, and they are about 3 times the size of the old ones. Unfortunately, my generally good dealer got fingerprints on the inside of one of them, (black fingerprints show up on a white car), so they will have to be redone.   It also costs $170 for the new "front footwell" LED lights. The dealer gave me no labor estimate (the parts are around $40), and it took them a ridiculous amount of time to figure out the proper wires to connect to. No bargin, those The kit consists of two square tiles, each with 2 LED's, that get mounted under the front dash, only light up when the headlamps or parking light/markers are turned on, and switch off with the headlights (either manually or when key is removed). They do not get in the way of feet or anything under the dash.   The kit does _not_ include lights for the rear footwells.
#2910 of 3640 Re: SOA sucks! [kcflyer] by kurtamaxxxguy Jan 20, 2009 (4:41 pm)
Replying to: kcflyer (Jan 20, 2009 1:58 pm) An earlier poster said this is a FHI issue, not Subaru; FHI makes it very difficult for Subaru USA to mix and match options.   Yes, it would make more sense to offer a tilt-and-telescope option across the line. The lack of telescoping steering was one reason I ignored Subaru for so long.
#2911 of 3640 Re: First Accident [connieylee] by jbkennedy Jan 20, 2009 (6:27 pm)
Replying to: connieylee (Jan 19, 2009 7:51 pm) Houston, TX Dealer - Gillman Subaru
#2912 of 3640 Re: Time.com Article [pharmd718] by ponytrekker Jan 20, 2009 (7:36 pm)
Replying to: pharmd718 (Jan 20, 2009 12:18 pm) Good cars but they tend to get a little ratty with age. Good for local driving but I'm hesitant to take our 02 outback w 96k on a long trip.   But they are the best of a lot of worlds: AWD, good crash test scores, reasonable fuel economy.

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