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10 messages,  Last post on Aug 03, 2010 at 6:48 AM

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#1 of 10 BlueConnect by boas13

Jul 16, 2010 (1:43 pm)

Picking up new 2010 Forester 2.5x Premium. Dealer is adding blueconnect early next week when in stock. Where does it install and how does it work? Through the radio, separate speakers? How is performance.

#2 of 10 Re: BlueConnect [boas13] by ateixeira

Jul 22, 2010 (11:13 am)

Replying to: boas13 (Jul 16, 2010 1:43 pm)
I think they add a mic on the steering column and it uses factory speakers.
 
Search on cars101.com, a good Subaru dealer with all the info about options on their site. I bet they even have photos there.

#3 of 10 Re: BlueConnect [ateixeira] by rsholland

Jul 22, 2010 (11:49 am)

Replying to: ateixeira (Jul 22, 2010 11:13 am)
The mic is now up on the ceiling, by the map lights.
 
Bob

#4 of 10 Re: BlueConnect [rsholland] by ateixeira

Jul 23, 2010 (8:56 am)

Replying to: rsholland (Jul 22, 2010 11:49 am)
Indeed, I stand corrected, pics here:
 
http://www.cars101.com/subaru/forester/forester2010photos2.html

#5 of 10 Re: BlueConnect [rsholland] by xwesx

Jul 23, 2010 (10:16 am)

Replying to: rsholland (Jul 22, 2010 11:49 am)
new optional handsfree cell phone 'BlueConnect' system fits under the heater controls. Available starting 2/2010
 
Lame... I love that little cubby!

#6 of 10 Re: BlueConnect [xwesx] by boas13

Jul 23, 2010 (8:52 pm)

Replying to: xwesx (Jul 23, 2010 10:16 am)
Thanks to all for the information. Car bought and dealer installing BlueConnect on Wednesday.

#7 of 10 What does bluconnect for forester cost? by agf

Aug 02, 2010 (8:41 am)

Intend to buy a Forester tonite with Blueconnect. How much should it cost?

#8 of 10 Re: What does bluconnect for forester cost? [agf] by boas13

Aug 02, 2010 (9:41 am)

Replying to: agf (Aug 02, 2010 8:41 am)
BlueConnect lists at $399 and shows invoice at several istes at $379. I told the dealer any car without bluetooth would not be considered and he included it without straying from the already negotiated price.

#9 of 10 Re: What does bluconnect for forester cost? [boas13] by occking

Aug 02, 2010 (6:08 pm)

Replying to: boas13 (Aug 02, 2010 9:41 am)
I am responsing to all of these messages. I have had "build in" bluetooth both on my 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid as well as 09 Forster. Both are lousy, let me clafify. The sound goes thru the speakers, interrupts the radio. The sound is fine, it is excellent for retreiving messages while you are driving. Unfortunately, unless the car is not moving the mike (on my Subaru is mounted on the steering column) for the most part people cannot understand me. It just pickes up too much background noise and I constantly have to get out of the handsfree and go hand held. Of course this led to my first ticket (since 1983!) in NY last week as I was nailed talking on the phone. $185 cost me.
 
I think when I travel in the future in CT and NY I will go back to using bluetooth earpiece instead of built in hands free

#10 of 10 Re: What does bluconnect for forester cost? [occking] by saedave

Aug 03, 2010 (6:48 am)

Replying to: occking (Aug 02, 2010 6:08 pm)
the mike (on my Subaru is mounted on the steering column) for the most part people cannot understand me.
 
That problem is solved for newer model Subarus which have the mike overhead. When I had a hard wired carphone I mounted the mike at the top of the lefthand A pillar.....now not possible with airbags in the pillar. The new overhead location is probably just as good.

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