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3657 messages, Last post on Nov 26, 2009 at 8:32 PM
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Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (Jul 14, 2009 11:43 am)
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Replying to: pgb0517 (Jul 14, 2009 7:56 pm) No, it won't be junk at all. But it probably will be considerably more expensive, necessitating a longer ownership period for new cars. Increased mpg in the same size vehicle means more costly materials like high strength steel, aluminum and magnesium, composites and new designs for heavy components like seats. brake master cylinders and discs, wheels, tires, and glass. The old way is to get strength from material thickness; the new way is to improve the design. Some of these new designs pose problems for reconstruction after a crash: That may raise insurance cost. In short.....expect to spend more and keep your car longer.
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Replying to: saedave (Jul 15, 2009 6:11 am)
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Replying to: pgb0517 (Jul 16, 2009 10:41 am) Worse includes not having standard protective cladding and door bump strips on the Forester as compared to the Outback; there is a reason for the lower price besides reduced overall length. At least you can order many of these at extra cost.
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Replying to: bikerguy3 (Jul 14, 2009 10:18 am)
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Replying to: confused25 (Jul 16, 2009 5:52 pm) is that actual page at subaruforester.org. Apparently the fix was called a "Tech tip" and not a TSB. http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/attachments/f106/15990d1233599257-tech-t- ip-2009-forester-buzzing-rattle-noise-front-doors-09doorrattlett.jpg is a concise summary the site posted as a .jpg. The waffle baffle they describe is on the lower left of the driver door (lower right of passenger door), behind the interior trim and a thin plastic air barrier held in place by butyl rubber strips. If you look very closely at the pics you can see the holes where the inner trim snaps into the door. I also saw internal wiring that might be the cause of a buzz just above the door handle release. When I get brave I may try removing the door trim to secure everything. |
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Replying to: saedave (Jul 16, 2009 10:56 am)
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| hello, when my sunroof is fully opened there is a persistent annoying rattle coming from the vibrating headliner shade. Does anyone have a fix suggestion for this? | |
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Hi all--Haven't posted for a while, but happily really nothing to post--my XT Ltd. has been amazingly free of any glitches, rattles or general annoyances (except as noted below), and getting on toward 7k miles. Average mileage since new is only 18.3 mpg, but the bulk of my driving is short hops and city traffic, so not optimal mpg conditions for any car. An 8" diameter, 12 foot long tree branch fell on it last month and dented the roof a little, but the fact that it didn't do more damage is a testament to the strength of the roof rails, which bore the bulk of the hit and are absolutely undamaged. As to my one general annoyance--I wouldn't do this, it would be wrong, but theoretically if I were to want to disconnect the seat belt chime, does anybody know how to do this? I don't mind it really except it immediately starts bitching at you the minute the car starts to move--the one in my Acura at least has the patience to wait about 30 seconds before doing so. I always wear the belt, but don't always want to have to do it by the time I reach the end of the driveway.
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Replying to: redherring1 (Jul 22, 2009 6:28 am) Really? That sucks. In previous generation Foresters, it would ding at you for a few seconds after you started the car but remained blissfully silent from then on. Unlike most American makes that periodically continue to annoy you until you either go crazy or fasten your seatbelt  -Frank |
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