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#3366 of 3666 Re: Essential options for Subaru Forester? [billwv] by rsholland Jun 12, 2009 (10:04 am)
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
#3367 of 3666 Re: Essential options for Subaru Forester? [billwv] by gtscharg Jun 12, 2009 (10:06 am)
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.
#3368 of 3666 Acceleration--is this normal? by billwv Jun 13, 2009 (8:59 am)
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 Replies to this message: Den5276 (Jun 14, 2009 8:14 am) billwv (Jun 14, 2009 10:54 am) confused25 (Jul 12, 2009 2:35 pm) billwv (Jul 13, 2009 7:06 am) bigfrank3 (Jul 13, 2009 9:02 am) kurtamaxxxguy (Jul 13, 2009 10:32 am)
#3369 of 3666 windshield distortion by robert142 Jun 13, 2009 (6:23 pm)
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? Replies to this message: robert142 (Jul 14, 2009 3:38 pm)
#3370 of 3666 Re: Acceleration--is this normal? [billwv] by Den5276 Jun 14, 2009 (8:14 am)
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. Replies to this message: billwv (Jun 14, 2009 10:54 am)
#3371 of 3666 Re: Acceleration--is this normal? [Den5276] by billwv Jun 14, 2009 (10:54 am)
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
#3372 of 3666 Re: Essential options for Subaru Forester? [billwv] by rsholland Jun 14, 2009 (1:11 pm)
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
#3373 of 3666 Re: Interior Cabin Air Filter [ateixeira] by tinycadon Jun 14, 2009 (1:20 pm)
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/ Replies to this message: ateixeira (Jun 17, 2009 8:13 am)
#3374 of 3666 open sunroof headliner rattle by birdboy Jun 14, 2009 (2:05 pm)
Hello again, what an annoying rattle from the sunroof headliner when opened fully. Has anyone experienced this? Is there a fix? Any info is appreciated. Already took care of the rear seat lock rattles using foam in the locks.. Replies to this message: iamrod (Jun 14, 2009 7:31 pm)
#3375 of 3666 Re: Very rough cold start. [billwv] by iamrod Jun 14, 2009 (7:30 pm)
Replying to: billwv (May 20, 2009 7:13 am) Hi Bill,   I am experiencing the exact same thing you are describing. It doesn't happen every single time, but I'd say about 80% of the time I come out of a cold start. Definitely fires up right away, but just as you describe after the rev it feels like it's going to stall out on me, but doesn't.   And like you the engine sounds really rough until it warms up a few minutes later.   You're not alone! Replies to this message: billwv (Jun 15, 2009 5:36 am) billwv (Jun 30, 2009 7:56 am) iamrod (Sep 15, 2009 4:46 pm)

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