godwhomismike Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 I been looking at the '06 Forester for a few months now and curious about how it compares to my Legacy. I'll wait until the dealers near me get some '06 XT's and I'll take one out for a test drive. Has anyone heard anything about the '06s yet - other than looks - I'm interested in performance, ride feel, and handling - not that the altezza lights look bad. Any info? - Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChruiSSer Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 I was able to drive one at the ride and drive a couple weeks ago. They actually changed it quite a bit. The "tan" leather isn't going to be so "orange". They also did some suspension improvements and it rides great! Theres other subtle things, but nothing else major. I was actually suprised at the way it handled; it was alot smoother. It was very linear also in terms of power. It wasn't laggy and then hit boost and off you go. It gradually threw you back into the seat. It felt pretty slow, but it was an auto. I'm pretty fond of the look. I'm not crazy about the rear, but I don't hate it either. Overall I would give it a 7 out of 10 just because I thought it would've been faster. They keep improving it. Every year is better than the last. Also, it's not CONFIRMED, but a couple sources there said that we should look for an STi forester next year as a MY07!!! We'll keep our fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wunderkind Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 heard that the USDM FXT doesn't have HIDs whereas the Canadian version has 'em! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChruiSSer Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 correct... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwannaSportSedan Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 Can we say, grey import? Mor importantly, can I ask WTF, WHY? Why not offer hids in the US? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChruiSSer Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 O yea, they are going to be offered in another color as well...it's kind of the the Steel grey that's offered for the Outback Sports, and baja's. They looked great. We're hoping that's what the new color for the impreza's will be also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt_ltd Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 same crappy 5MT as the one on my 99 forester? This Space For Rent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted June 13, 2005 Author Share Posted June 13, 2005 same crappy 5MT as the one on my 99 forester? ... and the same 4EAT. Why didn't they just dig in the parts bin and put in a 5EAT? - Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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