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Re: dashboard distraction [subarukeith10]
by robert142
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Jun 12, 2009 (9:08 am)
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Replying to: subarukeith10 (Jun 05, 2009 7:01 pm)
I am light sensitive. But the vertical bars appear as a distraction. (I am getting used to them) From the corner of my eye the one closest to the driver's side sometimes looks like a lever or handle to pull down or do something with.
Otherwise like the car.
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Re: Essential options for Subaru Forester? [boho]
by gtscharg
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Jun 12, 2009 (9:54 am)
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Replying to: boho (Jun 11, 2009 8:04 am)
I just got a "base" 09 Forester with automatic. The only thing I could not live without was a subwoofer, runs about $400 installed, and since the stock stereo is decent (4 speakers, MP3 input, CD) it makes it sound really good. Rear cargo mat is good investment for those snowy ski boots and/or gardening type runs (saves your carpet) as are all-weather floor mats for winter (if you plan to go skiing fairly frequently). The base model does NOT come with luggage rails, so without adding something up there, you will have to transport skis in the cabin (split fold down rear seat) which will work but reduce your capacity to 3 passengers. Mudguards would keep the car cleaner in rain and snowy/slushy conditions or during "mud season" but in Boulder that's not too much of an issue. The car is very easy to drive, I compare it favorably to our 08 Outback XT Limited (turbo). Live up above Rollinsville, Boulder is our "everything" town.
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Re: Essential options for Subaru Forester? [billwv]
by rsholland
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Jun 12, 2009 (10:04 am)
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Replying to: billwv (Jun 12, 2009 8:36 am)
Even with the Premium trim, the AWP is an option; it used to be standard on this mid-trim level a few years ago. I would venture to guess, that most Colorado Subaru dealers will equip all their Premium models with that option.
I live in Maryland (not nearly as cold or nasty as Colorado can get), and my dealer told me recently that all Forester Premiums they order to sit on their lot will be equipped with the AWP. Oh, they will special-order without the AWP, if that's what the customer wants, but they won't stock them as most customers opt for it anyway.
Bob
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Re: Essential options for Subaru Forester? [billwv]
by gtscharg
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Jun 12, 2009 (10:06 am)
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Replying to: billwv (Jun 12, 2009 8:36 am)
Agree with Bill. $21K vs $24K is a major factor. Having an 09 Forester X (base) automatic, I too would like the AWP (heated seats, mirrors, wipers) but by going with the "premium" version you have to get the moonroof, 17 inch aluminum wheels (more $ for tires), dark tinted rear glass (does not really help in parking lot situations). Subaru went to this strategy with the last iteration (08-09) OB XT Limited, where in order to get the "juice" you had to get the whole enchilada (moonroof, leather, CD Changer). On the 05 and 06 models, you could get the OB XT Turbo without all that junk, and believe me I tried to find one of those, but was too late, so we got the 08 OB XT Limited. We never use the sunroof, leather is nice, but cloth is actually more comfortable here in CO where the leather gets HOT in summer and COLD in winter. Remote start was a necessity and it was standard on the OB we also own.
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Acceleration--is this normal?
by billwv
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Jun 13, 2009 (8:59 am)
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Hello all,
I am having problems with rough cold starts with 2.5x 4AT.
Service dept. diagnosed as loosing fuel pressure sitting overnight and replaced the fuel pump.
Did not fix the problem.
With the view that it may be a fuel pressure problem, here is my question:
I have noticed, when accelerating slightly up a slight grade, about 20 mph, 2nd gear, 2500-3000 rpm at some point there is a noticeable surge in power even though accelerator pedal is held constant and gear not changed.
Is this normal? Something is kicking in to cause increased acceleration -- or -- could it be related to fuel pressure problems or something normal? Do you experience this?
I am trying to decide what is normal, and whether to mention it to service dept.
Service dept. wants Subaru rep. to see car.
Thanks,
Bill
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windshield distortion
by robert142
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Jun 13, 2009 (6:23 pm)
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I notice a slight windshield distortion along the bottom 3 or 4 inches. Seems to run across the entire bottom of the windshield.. I notice it most when I am in the passenger right side seat which is lower.
Anyone else notice this?
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Re: Acceleration--is this normal? [billwv]
by Den5276
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Jun 14, 2009 (8:14 am)
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Replying to: billwv (Jun 13, 2009 8:59 am)
I had an experience like that in a Ford Ranger. In addition to that, it would constantly surge forward while in gear,stopped at a light and the brake was pressed. If in netural, the surge would stop. After many guesses by the Ford service dept, they found an electronic sensor that was faulty in connection with fuel flow to engine. After replacing it, no more surging. Sorry, don't ask me what it was called, it's been a while since I had that problem. I do rememeber hearing a 'CLICK'ing sound just before the surge. This may not be much help, but it might be something like I had. A 'fuel sensor ' problem.
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Re: Acceleration--is this normal? [Den5276]
by billwv
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Jun 14, 2009 (10:54 am)
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Replying to: Den5276 (Jun 14, 2009 8:14 am)
Thanks for the reply,
I agree, a bad sensor associated with fuel supply seems a likely cause of the problems.
Bill
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Re: Essential options for Subaru Forester? [billwv]
by rsholland
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Jun 14, 2009 (1:11 pm)
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Replying to: billwv (Jun 12, 2009 8:36 am)
Well, one thing about Subaru is that you can at least get heated seats in the mid-level Premium models. Most other carmakers (Honda, Toyota, etc.) force you to get the top-level model if you want heated seats.
Bob
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Re: Interior Cabin Air Filter [ateixeira]
by tinycadon
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Jun 14, 2009 (1:20 pm)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Jun 08, 2009 8:26 am)
Juice, uploaded the pictures to my album, not sure why but apparently the 1st photo entered ends up at the end of picture set? Don't really understand why, or why I can't re-arrange the photos once they're in the album, but the last photo on the bottom is actually the 1st and the 1st photo in the album is actually the last. Hope these photos are useful?
http://www.carspace.com/tinycadon/Albums/InteriorAirFilter/
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