Billy Dagwood Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 oh that's not bad. and i went and drove an 08 tribeca yesterday. I actually really liked it - so composed on the road! The only thing i didn't particularly like about it was how the rocker knobs for hvac controls are a little flimsy. They should just have normal knobs like we do in our leggies (though having the display right in the middle is fine) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 I dont understand why the award winning interior styling of the Tribeca isnt being incorperated too all of the cars. Subaru, you did something right for once. Use that as an example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted December 10, 2007 Author Share Posted December 10, 2007 I dont understand why the award winning interior styling of the Tribeca isnt being incorperated too all of the cars. Subaru, you did something right for once. Use that as an example. because I am assuming the new Forester is about the same size inside as the new Impreza hatchback. The weight is about the same. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whobaru Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Mmmmmuch better! Get one with da scoop and ur good. I might try to talk my wife out of a Tribeca and into one of these. ...then I get more money for modding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted December 10, 2007 Author Share Posted December 10, 2007 I wonder if the Megan Racing CBE for the Lgt will fit on the new Forester. I also wonder if Boostjunkie will be willing to fabricate one. Exhaust, intake, and a little tuning - make LGT power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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IwannaSportSedan Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 actually, if they didn't dip down and come back up a bit, before meeting the grille, if they were just straight to the grille, it might look a bit better. The Tribeca's new headlights are simpler, and better for it. but then, the Impreza has overly shaped headlights, as well. 06-07 Imprezas headlights were nicer than 08, despite the schnoz grille. And I don't like the new Legacy upswept headlights as well as the 05-07 versions, either. everything Subaru is doing lately is getting over-styled, and the designs aren't benefiting from it. There is a difference between styling and design. Lots of styling, with no design is still not a good design. The forester grille isn't as bad as I thought it might be. I still like the illustration from a few weeks back, better, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest heightsgtltd Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 The issue is, it's still turning from car-like into an SUV. That sux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neurodancer Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Say what you want folks, but I really like the new forrester and i think it is going to bring in many more customers than any other new model. There seem to be a lot of haters lately on here. The fact of the matter is that cars need to evolve to bring in new customers. If I bought a Forrester in 2004 and was looking to replace it next year, this is the type of vehicle I'd be looking at. I am not, because I was in the market for a GT-type of car and the Legacy was the closest fit to what I wanted, but I'm definitely going to put this car on my wife's list of test drives for the replacement of her current minivan. The exterior is following the lines of what the market is demanding - yes its bland, but that's what it takes to sell cars. The "B9" Tribeca is a case in point - with that vehicle, Subaru brought to market an SUV that was competitive but looked different from the norm and the marketplace punished Subaru with terrible sales and they had to refresh the exterior a lot quicker than I'm sure they planned. The interior follows the cues from the Tribeca because that vehicle was widely acclaimed for its styling in the cabin. It can't match it too closely because the Forrester is down market from the Tribeca - hence the Impreza-like cues. Overall, I think Subaru hit a solid double with the new Forrester and I'm hoping that sales will validate the logic. My $0.02... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 I like it so far! My vB Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted December 10, 2007 Author Share Posted December 10, 2007 I can has moar pics plz http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/9650/foresterkm6.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted December 10, 2007 Author Share Posted December 10, 2007 2009 Forester XT: http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/3551/forester1wb2.jpg http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/4700/forester2ls0.jpg http://img125.imageshack.us/img125/1089/forester3dw0.jpg http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/9817/forester4lq7.jpg http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/4004/forester5ms7.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddseth Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 ^^^^ Definitely has a side profile stance similar to the previous gen forrester but it also looks a little bit like a taller version of the outback/leggy wagon towards the rear. That looks like a base model - with some nicer wheels, I think we have a pretty sweet car here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted December 10, 2007 Author Share Posted December 10, 2007 ^^^^ Definitely has a side profile stance similar to the previous gen forrester but it also looks a little bit like a taller version of the outback/leggy wagon towards the rear. That looks like a base model - with some nicer wheels, I think we have a pretty sweet car here! It's the Forester XT You could see the bulge of the hood scoop under the shipping hood wrap: http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/4700/forester2ls0.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest heightsgtltd Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Not hating, just being truthful.. I want to like new Subaru products they just arent doing anything for me at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddseth Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 It's the Forester XT You could see the bulge of the hood scoop under the shipping hood wrap: http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/4700/forester2ls0.jpg I see it now that you pointed it out. I remember seeing a forrester with a blacked-out mesh grille and what looked like a lowered stance and sportier rear bumper in one of the publication documents. Maybe that will be the forrester sports? That looked pretty sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holter95 Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Man... they GOTTA get rid of that new Chrysler grille. I hear Celine Dion singing in the background. Everything else looks nice... except the obvious bow to Outlander/Highlander (maybe it should be the Forelander) really takes away from the uniqueness that made the original Forester... well... a Subaru. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Mike, good find. Subaru is still a fine mainstream car. Toyota makes a good rig as well so the subaota is fine with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigHonu Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 What is that little sideview mirror thing on the front fender for? I know they used to have them on cars before, but it was either those or the regular ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest heightsgtltd Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 JDM style Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goral85 Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Great find androxt: http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/2669/8abhtnpoz4.jpg http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/245/85m10zkwt9.jpg I see a little X3 in the rear side profile picture... or am I just I am actually liking the sport version. Looks pretty good to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holter95 Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 What is that little sideview mirror thing on the front fender for? I know they used to have them on cars before, but it was either those or the regular ones. Wide-angle spot mirror - commonplace in Japan - so you can see who's next to you in tight traffiic and parking. The Japanese park better than anyone in the U.S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserpro2 Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 yah, i thought i saw a bmw.....and a mitsu...in there...and the grile...ewwww. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Dagwood Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 i like the wheel arches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrownBoy Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Wide-angle spot mirror - commonplace in Japan - so you can see who's next to you in tight traffiic and parking. The Japanese park better than anyone in the U.S. From what I gathered on NASIOC News and Rumors, that is actually a side/rear camera. How cool is that? Who wants to bet that wont make it to the U.S? I actually like this Forester. It looks more like a classy mini-SUV than a weird, tall wagon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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