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Difference between Forester & Outback

12 messages,  Last post on Aug 20, 2012 at 1:49 PM

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#5 of 12 Re: Difference between Forester & Outback [xwesx] by ateixeira

Feb 21, 2012 (2:25 pm)

Replying to: xwesx (Feb 16, 2012 6:18 pm)
better approach/departure angles
 
About 25 degrees in the Forester.

#6 of 12 Update/refresh of Outback/Legacy by easypar

Apr 01, 2012 (8:50 pm)

I just read an article about this week's NY Auto Show and it mentioned that the Outback/Legacy were getting an updated exterior look.
 
Does anyone have anything on this? Anyone seen pictures? Maybe I should search the internet for pix myself.
 
easypar

#7 of 12 Re: Update/refresh of Outback/Legacy [easypar] by dcm61

Apr 01, 2012 (9:19 pm)

Replying to: easypar (Apr 01, 2012 8:50 pm)
Does anyone have anything on this? Anyone seen pictures?
 
http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.ee9956a/22262#MSG22262

#8 of 12 Re: Update/refresh of Outback/Legacy [dcm61] by carteach

Apr 15, 2012 (9:03 pm)

Replying to: dcm61 (Apr 01, 2012 9:19 pm)
I was hoping to start a new thread about this, but couldn't find the thread starter. Yes, if you google 2013 Outback, you'll get to see pictures of both cars. The Outback looks like it won't have such a cheesy interior, and quite a few new safety options are going to be available.
 
I'm ready to buy a car now, but have been less than thrilled with the Outback. I'm hoping to wait for the 2013 in the expectation that it will be an improvement on the 2012.
 
When in the summer does Subaru usually release their new models?

#9 of 12 Re: Update/refresh of Outback/Legacy [carteach] by xwesx

Apr 16, 2012 (9:52 am)

Replying to: carteach (Apr 15, 2012 9:03 pm)
They used to release them in the June/July time frame on the year-over-year updates, but they have pushed back the schedule a little in the last couple years.

#10 of 12 Re: Update/refresh of Outback/Legacy [xwesx] by ateixeira

Apr 17, 2012 (12:00 pm)

Replying to: xwesx (Apr 16, 2012 9:52 am)
Also, new Forester and Impreza models usually launch early in the year. We should see the next Forester early next spring, for instance.

#11 of 12 2012 Forester 2.5L turbo by dwling

Aug 16, 2012 (4:32 pm)

ateixeira. It is good to see your posting. I used to read many of your postings some years ago on Forester. I recall you own one with happy experience. I am reading the recent Forester postings is because I bought a new 2012 Forester 2.5L turbo in Malaysia. I used to own an Outback in Seattle. I will drive my Forester to join expeditions in SE Asia, e.g. to Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, China, .... Most of the other convoy members drive Hilux truck or Landcruiser. I actually have one question on engine oil. My manual suggests using fully synthetic 5W30 for turbo. Most dealers here use Castrol 5W40 saying because of hotter weather. Malaysia is no hotter than Florida or Arizona summer or Darwin Australia, where they still use 5W30. What is the difference between 5W30 and 5W40? Is it harmful to the engine to use 5W40 all the time when the Subaru recommendation is 5W30? dwl

#12 of 12 Re: 2012 Forester 2.5L turbo [dwling] by ateixeira

Aug 20, 2012 (1:49 pm)

Replying to: dwling (Aug 16, 2012 4:32 pm)
So it's more viscous in the heat...either should be OK, but I'd still stick with the manufacturer's recommendation. I'm sure they did plenty of hot weather testing.

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