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831 messages, Last post on Nov 30, 2009 at 3:51 PM
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Replying to: dodo2 (May 09, 2008 12:02 pm) Also search for the "Amen" response I got and "you get what you pay for". I want to know what sort of problems creep up, what to expect. I can overlook problems as long as I feel like I understand what they are and trust the issues that arise will be taken care of. Am I skeptical? Absolutely. I complained that the cargo area is narrow and the knee-jerk response was that it's wider than the Forester's, even though it's about 3-4" more narrow.  You may recall the whole 7" cargo height advantage myth, too. The "leather" arm rests. Can you blame me for being skeptical? |
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Replying to: ateixeira (May 09, 2008 12:55 pm) I referred Tracy01 to the appropriate thread AFTER I gave her/him a summary of my solution to the problem. I did that because the dedicated threads already have more information on the issue - other owners experience with the issue, pictures of body cladding, extended mudguards, door side garnish, sources where to get them from, prices, etc. Now that you brought this up, there is nothing about "gag order", but in order to keep these forums organized, the posts should be made in the appropriate place. Maybe one of the moderators could explain it to you better if you are not familiar with the concept (I'm trying to avoid the situation where you interpret my explanation as an unfriendly Outlander owner behavior  ). BTW: We are off-topic already. Remember, this thread is about "Outlander vs. Forester". I want to know what sort of problems creep up, what to expect. I can overlook problems as long as I feel like I understand what they are and trust the issues that arise will be taken care of. This is the reason to read the Outlander forum. There is a ton of information there. If you are truly interested in learning about the Outlander and his history form its launch, I can give you the links to few other Outlander forums. For the time being, we are in a shared thread visible from both Forester and Outlander forums so we should stick with talking about how these two cars compare.
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Replying to: ateixeira (May 09, 2008 12:55 pm)
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I decided to get some first-hand knowledge of the Forester 2.5XT so I went to check it out and take a test drive. The Forester exterior styling looks good, very similar to the Outlander. The interior of the Forester is OK, mid-level quality and completely expected for this price range. I personally prefer the modern/industrial look of my Outlander's dash, but that's just me. The cargo area of the Forester is a little higher because the seats fold flat rather than flip forward, I like the low floor on the Outlander and the flip down tailgate better. The Forester holds 5 people, my Outlander can hold 7 in a pinch, I like that. The Forester sunroof is about twice the size of mine, kinda nice. I'd give the Forester a slight advantage in speed over my Outlander, but it didn't feel as powerful as the V6 RAV4. The turbo 4 felt a lot like the Mazda CX-7 and Acura RDX, smooth power without a lot of turbo lag. I don't drag race my CUV, so in everyday driving I don't think the difference is going to mean very much, they both have enough power to get the job done. Handling, ride and quietness were about the same. The Forester 2.5XT that I drove stickered at just over $31,000, my loaded Outlander had a sticker of $30,615 and I paid $29,085. I'd say my Outlander has the edge in terms of features at a similar price... missing from the Forester were 18" wheels, Bluetooth, HID headlights, 6-speed, paddle shifters, 10 year warranty, roadside assistance (?), subwoofer, DVD player, music hard drive, regular fuel capability etc. Things I liked on the Forester: rear visibility was a little better, huge sunroof, telescoping steering wheel, cupholder in rear seat. So there it is, the Forester is a good vehicle that will get the job done if you are looking for a CUV. Drive them all and make a decision that fits for you.
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Replying to: dodo2 (May 09, 2008 1:16 pm) I guess that's the bottom line. |
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Replying to: biscuit_xls (May 09, 2008 5:40 pm) I guess different things matter to different people, so that's cool. 
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After much research and deliberation I decided on the Forester. For one we got a great price and the Mitsubishi people were quite rude when it came to pricing. Much more comfortable with the Forester's ride but the Mitsu is a nice car with fun tech.
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Replying to: biscuit_xls (May 09, 2008 5:40 pm) It may not have felt as powerful but the XT will show the RAV4 it's tailights. And it has slightly better EPA fuel economy. Additionally, the XT at 6.6 seconds is the fastest of the other vehicles mentioned, RDX, CX-7 and Outlander.
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Replying to: dodo2 (May 09, 2008 1:32 pm) I'll cut you some slack, because you did say "IIRC", but.... I got 35" with my tape measure and the cargo liner in place. You removed the liner and got 35.5". So both measures were correct. My beef isn't with a half an inch, though, it's that an Outlander fan boy stated the Mitsu had a SEVEN INCH cargo height advantage, which turned out to be more like 1-3 inches, depending on where you measure. cars101 got 34.5" for the Forester, my measure was actually less perhaps due to the moonroof on the one I took my tape measure to. I think I got 32.something. How's that for honest? I could have used the cars101 number but shared my lower number instead. An Outlander owner claimed it was 30". LOL So clearly I am not the one trying to skew the numbers.
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Replying to: phdhusky (May 10, 2008 5:25 pm) My wife ordered a Forester. Due to high demand we could not find a blue LL Bean model in DC/MD/VA (closest one was in NJ), so she'll have to wait 6-8 weeks or so. Blue, PZEV, Limited model (which replaces the LL Bean).
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