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Re: An Answer Finally!!! Re: Inside chemical fogging of windows [sgloon] by redherring1
Jan 22, 2009 (6:24 am)
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Replying to: sgloon (Jan 21, 2009 10:00 pm)

I bought mine in mid-May, and live in Chicago so the heater's blasting constantly (man, that SOB gets hot)--had a little haze from time to time, but it wipes right off with a dry towel so it may not be the same thing. Unfortunately your situation may be extreme (unfortunate because it may be harder to get Subaru to fix it).
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Re: An Answer Finally!!! Re: Inside chemical fogging of windows [mgagne] by redrose1
Jan 22, 2009 (7:31 am)
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Replying to: mgagne (Jan 22, 2009 5:28 am)

I live in Montreal also and am considering buying a 2009 Forester. Some of the owners are not happy with the interior being cheapish and the paINT chipping. What has your experience been? Do you like the car and would you buy it again?!
 
Thanks for any feedback.
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Re: An Answer Finally!!! Re: Inside chemical fogging of windows [mgagne] by sgloon
Jan 22, 2009 (7:34 am)
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Replying to: mgagne (Jan 22, 2009 5:28 am)

I'm in CO so that probably won't help you.
 
Instead, if it is the same problem (read previous posts for further descriptions), go in and see if your local dealer knows about it. If not call Subaru to get more help with it.
 
Subaru was GREAT!!! with me on the phone, knew exactly what I was talking about without looking anything up. They were very professional. They knew the fix right away. Subaru offered and did call my local dealer (they even asked for the name of the person I was dealing with). Then they called me back to verify what had been discussed, and what was going to happen.
 
Just wish "all" the dealers would have gotten this info handed down. But, I don't know if any in my area got it. I had brought the car down to the dealer that sells the most Subies in the country (where I bought it) They knew nothing about it either.
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Re: An Answer Finally!!! Re: Inside chemical fogging of windows [sgloon] by xwesx
Jan 22, 2009 (8:54 am)
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Replying to: sgloon (Jan 22, 2009 7:34 am)

Did they describe, specifically, the fix, or what exactly is the cause? Heater gasket, yes, but what about it? Is it the material? The fit?
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Re: An Answer Finally!!! Re: Inside chemical fogging of windows [xwesx] by sgloon
Jan 22, 2009 (11:03 am)
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Replying to: xwesx (Jan 22, 2009 8:54 am)

It is the heater gasket material. They will be replacing it. (Hopefully with a different type of material as I don't know the chemical that I am having a reaction to.)
 
I'm pretty sure it is the material and whatever chemicals it gives off when it is heated. I don't know what material it is. They mentioned the "rubber" gasket, but if it was just plain rubber, it would not have had this problem.
 
So, I'm thinking there is something mixed in with the rubber. Perhaps next time I talk to SOA I will ask them.
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Ideas for Subaru Bucks by samiam_68
Jan 22, 2009 (1:45 pm)
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This is probably not the best forum to post this, but it seems like the most frequently visited one.
 
I have owned two Subies and, with the Chase credit card, have accumulated a TON of Subaru Bucks. However, lately, I'm leaning on not getting another Subaru in the future.
 
Does anyone have any ideas what I can do with all these Subie bucks?
 
Thanks.
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Re: Ideas for Subaru Bucks [samiam_68] by kurtamaxxxguy
Jan 22, 2009 (2:31 pm)
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Replying to: samiam_68 (Jan 22, 2009 1:45 pm)

my only advice is to try to find things you can charge the "bucks" to that will be usable for your next vehicle, or otherwise.
Clothing? Car covers? Luggage organizers?
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Re: Ideas for Subaru Bucks [kurtamaxxxguy] by xwesx
Jan 22, 2009 (4:07 pm)
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Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (Jan 22, 2009 2:31 pm)

Or, if you have time on your hands, you could exchange the vouchers for accessories, then re-sell the accessories on craigslist, etc., for a cut-rate deal. Or, perhaps, get accessories for your current vehicle(s) when you are ready to sell them. Maybe you could use it as a way to glean a few extra dollars out of the sale. When you have someone very interested in the car but a little hesitant on the price, you could offer to throw in a few acessories... their choice!
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Re: An Answer Finally!!! Re: Inside chemical fogging of windows [redrose1] by connieylee
Jan 23, 2009 (8:42 am)
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Replying to: redrose1 (Jan 22, 2009 7:31 am)

I've had mine for 3 weeks, so I can't tell you about any paint chipping. But I have no problem whatsoever with the interior. I don't think it looks cheap, but then again, what trim level are you going for? I have the X Limited with leather seats and think it looks great. (Keep in mind that I had a 15 year old Honda before this car though!) Someone mentioned here that the dash feels cheapish when you run your fingers over it, but a reader responded that he very rarely runs his fingers over the dash so it doesn't bother him
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2010 Forester PZEV by kurtamaxxxguy
Jan 25, 2009 (7:26 pm)
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This model has shown up at the Montreal Auto show. Discussion was very brief.
The engine was a pzev 170 HP with either 5 speed manual or 4 speed auto.
...just as it is for 2009 in the USA.
No mention of CVT or 5 speed auto.
 
You can read about it at auto123.com. Perhaps later this week there will be more information.

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