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793 messages, Last post on Nov 22, 2009 at 6:52 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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Replying to: kdshapiro (May 10, 2008 5:30 pm) I have a friend with a RAV4 V6, I'll bet dinner that it will beat the 2.5XT from a standing start to 60. PM if you have a 2.5XT in socal, I'll video tape it and post it on Youtube.
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Replying to: ateixeira (May 10, 2008 7:13 pm) You keep distorting the information provided. I told you I measures WITH the cargo mat in place and I also DID NOT count few 1/8" in order to make sure you don't touch the ceiling. Basically I rounded up the measurement to the 0.5". Also, the measurement taken in the same place as the one shown on the cars101.com for the Forester, is 36.5" for the Outlander. With the cargo mat removed and measuring strictly cargo floor to roof is 37" or very close. I just provided the numbers so you can do your comparison. If someone is shopping and they're not sure whether or not they trust Mitsubishi, then asking about what problems have crept up for people and if/how they were resolved is indeed relevant. To me, it's essential actually, because I don't. I guess that's the bottom line. No, the bottom line is that there is an Outlander forum on Edmunds.com that has all the information about the Oulander. Go there an read the discussions and you'll find everything about the car. There are also other dedicated forums about the Outlander that contain a wealth of information from owners from all over the world. The "Forester vs. Outlander" thread is not the place to learn about the Outlander specific issues. Why is so hard to understand? In fact, this thread does not really contain any information that would help someone interested in learning about the Outlander. These senseless discussions about "my car is better than yours" don't really help too much IMO. |
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Replying to: ateixeira (May 10, 2008 5:20 pm) Wow ... these are real advantages.  "Twin exhaust" - really? Everyone would tell you that those two pipes you see are just a split from the muffler which doesn't do anything other than .. well ... impress some people.
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