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Outlander vs. Forester

1581 messages,  Last post on May 10, 2010 at 6:35 AM

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What is this discussion about? Mitsubishi Outlander, Subaru Forester, Car Comparisons, SUV

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#1573 of 1581 Re: possible outlander buyer-hoping the forum can help [fushigi] by authurdent

Apr 28, 2010 (8:31 am)

Replying to: fushigi (Apr 28, 2010 7:30 am)
Just looked at our Outlander sunroof. While the outer measure is about 14", the fully opened measure is about 12", which is still perfectly fine. I know some don't care about tilt, but I like the option. if anything, it helps with buffeting if you just want to crack a single window.
 
I had an opportunity to compare our leather seats vs. Benz leather. While the Benz leather had a slightly better tactile feel, I found seat comfort to be better on the Outlander. Mitsubishi is well-known for their seats.
 
Where I didn't care about FASTkey when we first got the car, I've grown to really enjoy the convenience. Only thing better might be push button start, but I like the physical key option if FASTkey batteries die.
 
Gas mileage is getting incrementally better, but this aspect has been the biggest disappointment. But I really should not complain since we knew what we were getting into, with a larger vehicle, 6 cylinders and all-whatever drive.

#1574 of 1581 Re: possible outlander buyer-hoping the forum can help [authurdent] by ateixeira

Apr 28, 2010 (8:54 am)

Replying to: authurdent (Apr 28, 2010 8:31 am)
We put a moonroof in our Legacy (aftermarket), and it was 17"x30", so that's still kind of small.
 
The Forester's moonroof is enormous. Motorweek said it was "Big as the Texas Sky".
 
Room for the whole family:
 
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It's like getting double - front and rear seat passengers can enjoy it.

#1575 of 1581 Re: possible outlander buyer-hoping the forum can help [ateixeira] by authurdent

Apr 29, 2010 (11:24 am)

Replying to: ateixeira (Apr 28, 2010 8:54 am)
Reminds me of that Seinfeld episode where Elaine can't stand "The English Patient," so instead sees "Sack Lunch!"
 

 
There aren't many cars with that big a sunroof. Wonder if it effects body rigidity?

#1576 of 1581 Re: possible outlander buyer-hoping the forum can help [authurdent] by ateixeira

Apr 29, 2010 (11:49 am)

Replying to: authurdent (Apr 29, 2010 11:24 am)
Nope, just look at the crash tests (including roof crush resistance)...

#1577 of 1581 Re: possible outlander buyer-hoping the forum can help [ateixeira] by authurdent

May 02, 2010 (6:13 am)

Replying to: ateixeira (Apr 29, 2010 11:49 am)
Nope, just look at the crash tests (including roof crush resistance)...
 
Good point. Subaru has done quite well with IIHS tests for years. Mitsubishi has gotten considerably better, as have most cars. We were very fortunate not to suffer any major scraps in our Colt or Mirage, since both by today's standards would be considered death traps!
 
In other news, I finally messed around with the Outlander paddle shifters. Not quite as much fun as a meaty clutch, but not bad. I imagine I'll let the AT do much of the work much of the time.

#1578 of 1581 Re: possible outlander buyer-hoping the forum can help [authurdent] by fushigi

May 02, 2010 (6:38 am)

Replying to: authurdent (May 02, 2010 6:13 am)
I haven't had a car with a MT as my daily driver since '93 but I still find myself resting my hand on the gear shift. For my past couple of cars that's been insignificant but now I could, if desired, use it or the paddle shifters to force up or, more likely, down shifts.
 
I've done some downshifting ahead of passing maneuvers a couple of times and have used it when I wanted to engine-brake to slow down without brake lights coming on *cough* cop car ahead *cough*. But for the most part I just let the AT do it's job.

#1579 of 1581 Re: possible outlander buyer-hoping the forum can help [authurdent] by ateixeira

May 03, 2010 (7:58 am)

Replying to: authurdent (May 02, 2010 6:13 am)
There has never been a time where I haven't had a true manual in my driveway.
 
Having said that, I'm fortunate enough to have more than one car.

#1580 of 1581 swiftly tilting sunroof by authurdent

May 08, 2010 (6:34 am)

I had blissfully ignored the ominous clouds, and jabbed my finger at the button, springing the sunroof tilt-ward. The gentile combination of windless transport and the secret language of birds, who knew this was the harkening of events yet to transpire.
 
Standing in the bagel shop line, distracted by the heady smells of fresh baked circles of dough, that's when the deluge happened. Setting aside my paper bag, I bolted for the parking lot, to save leather seats and threat of festering musts and molds.
 
Much relief, as the tilted portal to the sky allowed very little liquid sunshine to invade the sanctity of the crispy dry interior. De-tilted and unfettered, I returned home, safe in the celebration of the joys of tilts and birds and bagels.
 
(as I understand, the Forester sunroof doesn't tilt)

#1581 of 1581 Re: swiftly tilting sunroof [authurdent] by ateixeira

May 10, 2010 (6:35 am)

Replying to: authurdent (May 08, 2010 6:34 am)
Correct. It opens to different spots depending on how many times you hit the button.
 
Leave it open in a deluge and you'll have a mobile swimming pool.

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