| rlapid |
| overall, i think it looks MUCH better than previous years. clean, simple-looking interior and looks good from the back, but i just don't like where subaru is going with that new front end look. just MHO |
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| colorider |
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Originally posted by rlapid
but i just don't like where subaru is going with that new front end look. just MHO
I think it is nicer than the new CR-V. |
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| pat2k8 |
| Looks like a cross between a Vibe/Matrix and a Saturn! Also the 2007 Tribeca has a strong resemblance to the Chrysler front ends....... |
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| Nathan_P |
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Originally posted by colorider
I think it is nicer than the new CR-V.
I agree. I don't care for the styling of the new CR-V. |
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| colorider |
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Originally posted by pat2k8
Looks like a cross between a Vibe/Matrix and a Saturn! Also the 2007 Tribeca has a strong resemblance to the Chrysler front ends.......
You are off a year. The 2007 Tribeca was the "old style" grill. |
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| colorider |
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Originally posted by Nathan_P
I agree. I don't care for the styling of the new CR-V.
It kinda grows on you after a while. But still..........
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| krygny |
| Subarus get great mileage at the expense of being horribly underpowered. Too much of a trade-off, IMO. |
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| colorider |
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Originally posted by krygny
Subarus get great mileage at the expense of being horribly underpowered. Too much of a trade-off, IMO.
Ever drive a WRX or STi? :roadtrip:
Actually, Subaru's are not best know for mileage, but for their AWD system. |
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| GreenMachine |
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Originally posted by krygny
Subarus get great mileage at the expense of being horribly underpowered. Too much of a trade-off, IMO.
The XT isn't too bad, 224hp turbo 4. |
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| krygny |
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Originally posted by GreenMachine
The XT isn't too bad, 224hp turbo 4.
Never drove any of their turbos. Not interested in a turbo. I recently rented a Forrester on a trip to FL. I was very disappointed in the power.
I will say their AWD performance is better than most. I had an '82 that was only FWD and it handled as well in the snow as most AWDs I've driven. |
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| colorider |
We drove one of the new '09 Foresters this afternoon. It was the "X" (non-turbo). Overall, I was impressed. Very similar in size, ride, performance, etc to our CR-V. One feature it was lacking (compared to the CR-V) was fore-aft adjustable rear seats. Maybe not a biggy, but a feature I think is worthwhile.
EPA ratings are identical to the CR-V, but how well they do in "real life" remains to be seen.
If I didn't all ready own a CR-V and was looking for a 5 passenger SUV, I would give the new Forester serious thought.
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| jay |
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Originally posted by colorider
We drove one of the new '09 Foresters this afternoon. It was the "X" (non-turbo). Overall, I was impressed. Very similar in size, ride, performance, etc to our CR-V. One feature it was lacking (compared to the CR-V) was fore-aft adjustable rear seats. Maybe not a biggy, but a feature I think is worthwhile.
EPA ratings are identical to the CR-V, but how well they do in "real life" remains to be seen.
If I didn't all ready own a CR-V and was looking for a 5 passenger SUV, I would give the new Forester serious thought.
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You need to find a different hobby. ;) And what do you mean by fore-aft adjustable seats?:confused: Is that like a sliding second row like the later Pilots and 2nd gen Highlander? |
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| colorider |
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Originally posted by jay
You need to find a different hobby. ;) And what do you mean by fore-aft adjustable seats?:confused: Is that like a sliding second row like the later Pilots and 2nd gen Highlander?
Well, I have taken up photography lately!!!
Yes, sliding seats, like the Pilot and 2nd gen Highlander. |
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| jay |
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Originally posted by colorider
Well, I have taken up photography lately!!!
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I gave that up long ago. With the new digital cameras, who cares about f-stops, apertures, spot-lighting, .... :p And red-eye reduction ain't all it's cracked up to be. :cool: |
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| colorider |
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Originally posted by jay
I gave that up long ago. With the new digital cameras, who cares about f-stops, apertures, spot-lighting, .... :p And red-eye reduction ain't all it's cracked up to be. :cool:
Ha!!! In this case, I went just the opposite - from a P & S to a full-blown DSLR. :cool: |
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