Article Comments - 2009 Subaru Forester Diesel First Drive

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2009 Subaru Forester Diesel First Drive - First Impressions: As much as we like the idea of a diesel Subaru Forester, this one is too pokey for all but Subie die-hards. (more)

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#1 of 7 Article Comments - 2009 Subaru Forester Diesel First Drive by KarenS HOST Sep 23, 2008 (5:00 am)
Ordinarily, the only reason to go to Velden am Wörther See, Austria, is to luxuriate in one of the opulent hotels lining the lakeside, and stamina permitting, paddle out a bit in a solid teak rowboat. But today our attention turns to the highly practical matter of the 2009 Subaru Forester 2.0D — you know, the Subaru Forester Diesel. 2009 Subaru Forester Diesel First Drive
#2 of 7 Shifter by ateixeira Sep 23, 2008 (7:29 am)
I wonder if that's just a pre-production, the notchiness in the shifter. 30 lbs over the XT means it's 130 lbs heavier than my non-turbo gas model. Electric PS is more efficient, but I agree they're often numb. Love that the 6 ratios will make it over here soon, even though we got an automatic. The WRX should get that, too.
#3 of 7 I Want One!!! by kcflyer Sep 23, 2008 (10:00 am)
I would buy one today if it were available in the US.. It would be the perfect vehicle for me an my family of four. Lots of room for the four of us plus the dogs. Hope the remark about legal concerns limiting towing capacity to less than the european version aren't true. 4500 LBS would be great. I for one hope they don't develop an automatic compatible with the diesel so they will be forced to offer the 6M tranny here. I was just waiting for the "new" factor of the 09 to wear off and dealers to start dealing to buy one. Now I will wait and see if the Diesel makes it's way here. I think they would sell like hotcakes with no comparable vehicle in it's price range. AWD and 36mpg, where do I sign? Replies to this message: gmginsfo (Nov 25, 2008 3:30 pm) gagrice (Nov 25, 2008 4:51 pm)
#4 of 7 610 Mile Range!!!! by thunderchild Oct 01, 2008 (10:08 am)
Man, sign me up now!!!! I drive 100+ miles a day for work. This would be the ultimate vehicle for me. I have a 2009 Outback 2.5i Limited now. I would be SUPER HAPPY to add this to my stable!!!! Plus I think it is good looking!
#5 of 7 Re: I Want One!!! [kcflyer] by gmginsfo Nov 25, 2008 (3:30 pm)
Replying to: kcflyer (Sep 23, 2008 10:00 am) KC, Your buying strategy mirrors my own, and I hope they Americanize* the Diesel sooner rather than later, which in my case means before my odo runs from 75K to 100K or 2010 arrives, whichever occurs first. __________ *Add 5+ speed auto, increase HP and make it 50-state emissions compatible. Replies to this message: gagrice (Nov 25, 2008 4:51 pm)
#6 of 7 Re: I Want One!!! [gmginsfo] by gagrice Nov 25, 2008 (4:51 pm)
Replying to: gmginsfo (Nov 25, 2008 3:30 pm) Why would you want more HP? The Legacy Outback 2.0L Diesel will do 0-60 MPH in 8.5 seconds. It is rated at 47 MPG on the highway. Not shabby for a 4X4 wagon.
#7 of 7 Diesel surchage now over 50% by ateixeira Dec 01, 2008 (1:32 pm)
Over here in Potomac, MD. This kills even a 30-40% advantage in efficiency. Why is diesel taxed so heavily? This is crazy. Gas is under $2 and around me diesel is over $3 now.