dgoodhue Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 I got my Drive magazine yesterday. SOA has a card in there to test drive a new Foz and they'll send me a gift card. Anyone know if there are any around in North Jersey? My Drive magazine didn't have the card in it. I have to goto the dealership to have my ECM updated anyways, so a test drive would have been a thing to do while I waited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoTone Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 My Drive magazine didn't have the card in it. I have to goto the dealership to have my ECM updated anyways, so a test drive would have been a thing to do while I waited. Same here no card Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claw Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 A Canadian review.. http://wildsau.ca/2013/03/the-2014-subaru-forester-drive-event-review/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSpan Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Got to check one out at the KC car show last week, and my wife and I were pretty impressed. The interior is (or at least feels) a lot roomier than the last generation, which is big for us. Definitely on the list for the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higuma Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Interesting new Forester Video with Tommi Makinen driving the DIT Forester XT on Rallye Monte Carlo tarmac section... [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAbTTBczQIo&feature=player_detailpage]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAbTTBczQIo&feature=player_detailpage[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgoodhue Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 I recently saw on '14 Forester, my first impression was it looked like much more like a Rav4 in person than in the pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Marker Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 I recently saw on '14 Forester, my first impression was it looked like much more like a Rav4 in person than in the pictures. That's pretty much the general consensus. 2011 Volvo S60T6 & 2013 Volvo XC60T6 Polestar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoTone Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Test drove an XT yesterday, sad that a small SUV handles better than our sedans. We'd be all over it except for the fact the truck on the Legacy is bigger than the hatch area of the Forester. So the new SUV search continues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Test drove an XT yesterday, sad that a small SUV handles better than our sedans. We'd be all over it except for the fact the truck on the Legacy is bigger than the hatch area of the Forester. So the new SUV search continues. Look at the Outback then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Outback + fa20 turboed ftw. I hope they'll do this combo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1055 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Outback + fa20 turboed ftw. I hope they'll do this combo. Then they'll only offer it with a cvt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 I know this is the spy photos thread but it seems there is quite a bit of discussion going on in here as well. My wife and I have been shopping for an Outback 3.6R or 2.5i 6MT to add to the "fleet" because we now have a dog and a kid on the way. We went to the dealer on Saturday evening to check out the 2013 as well as see what '10-'12 models they had on the lot. It turned out this dealer also has a 2.0XT Touring with Eyesight/Keyless/HID package on the lot, so we both took a look and were really impressed! First impression from the exterior styling is that it is a much better looking vehicle than the Outback. We liked that the hood was shorter than the Outback, and this was appreciated from the drivers seat as well. The XT front end is more aggressive than the vanilla model, and while the fake vents near the fog lights are a bit poseur-ish and the lack of a functional hood scoop is a loss, in dark colors it looks really sharp (this model was the dark grey metallic). It also had the gunmetal trim grille and wheels, which we were divided on style-wise, but neither of us would pay for. The fender flares have the little cut-back which neither of us care for, but in dark colors it is not all that noticeable. The side profile is very typical Forester, and the rear of the car hasn't changed much either. The side view mirrors look a bit funny being mounted on the door, and our salesman (who was excellent - knew his product and had a great personality) explained that Subaru did this to reduce noise in the cabin. Apparently they can brace the base of the mirror better as it is tied to the door structure. Sitting in the car we both really liked the interior styling as compared to the Outback. Where the Outback is longer and wider, the Forester is taller and more open feeling. The Outback has more of a cockpit feel and when I was in and everything was adjusted around me it felt like a long-range missile. The Forester felt like we had miles of headroom, although it was also noticeably narrower and shorter in length than the Outback. (I am 6' tall by the way.) Under the hood I was really happy to see the layout of the 2.0T with it's center-mounted turbo. There was actually a decent amount of room around the engine too. I also learned that all the XTs are being built in the Gunma plant in Japan, rather than in Indiana! That was quite a pleasant surprise. I am not as thrilled that the XT is only available with the CVT, although I am willing to go for a test drive prior to passing judgement. I am shopping for a family car, so outright performance is not a 1st or even 2nd tier criteria, but the car does need to be reasonably fun to drive which means it can be low-power with a manual, or higher-power with an auto/CVT. All in all I am having a tough time with the Forester/Outback decision - both seem to be great options for a family car with AWD capability and reasonable amenities for the money. Of course there are three model years of used Outbacks out there, which greatly tips the equation it the Outbacks favor, but the wife and I also see value in buying new. One thing to note: I felt the slightest notion that I would be willing to get rid of my '06 GT Ltd. sedan if it was the only way to get the Forester XT... I have never felt that way about the Outback. The Crimson Dynamo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5thgen2.5i Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 I saw one yesterday while i was heading to work, they have a really nice look to them. When i got home me and the wife got in her xt and took a ride to the dealer. Unfortunately they only had one (non-xt) but it looks much larger when we parked next to it. The cvt is the only thing that is pushing me away from it, im starting to not like the cvt in my current legacy compared to the 4-eat in the xt we have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Then they'll only offer it with a cvt. ^ Nice review Underdog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Marker Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 I test drove a base model and didn't really love it or especially liked it... They have me on a list when an XT is available to test drive. 2011 Volvo S60T6 & 2013 Volvo XC60T6 Polestar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Dagwood Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 I felt the slightest notion that I would be willing to get rid of my '06 GT Ltd. sedan Dibs on brakes...and maybe some other stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Dibs on brakes...and maybe some other stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Catalyst. Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 One thing to note: I felt the slightest notion that I would be willing to get rid of my '06 GT Ltd. sedan if it was the only way to get the Forester XT... I have never felt that way about the Outback. Dibs on brakes...and maybe some other stuff I get the Bilstein Coilovers and JDM Tails! Screw that - I want the whole car My spec.B [#163] Project Thread with Pictures Get CryoTuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 The vultures are circling! The Crimson Dynamo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Dagwood Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 The vultures are circling! Come on, Rick, you know you can't say things like "might be willing to trade up the LGT" around here Catalyst, you can have the tails (I already have a set). We can fight for the coilovers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Catalyst. Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Pffft... they are Bilstein and belong on a spec.B! (seeing as the B is for Bilstein and all) My spec.B [#163] Project Thread with Pictures Get CryoTuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 It's looking like we are going with a used Outback 3.6R, so no one is getting any parts off Underdog! It's not as exciting as the Forester XT (which is something I never thought I would say) but I plan on doing some minor mods to make it more... um, palatable? Back to the 2014 Forester discussion! The Crimson Dynamo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Found out that Norwegians will also get the Forester XT with a price tag of USD 116330. Yes, when they buy one of them it'll be like buying ~3.4 Foresters over here!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Found out that Norwegians will also get the Forester XT with a price tag of USD 116330. Yes, when they buy one of them it'll be like buying ~3.4 Foresters over here!! Cars are very expensive in Norway. With VAT lifted here the XT rolls in at about US$45k. A bit more sensible. I did test drive it, and I feel the temptation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Cars are very expensive in Norway. With VAT lifted here the XT rolls in at about US$45k. A bit more sensible. I did test drive it, and I feel the temptation! When I was there, I had the choice of importing my OBXT in Norway in which case I would have had to pay 45000 USD up front, for a car that cost me 11000 USD. Luckily I stayed less than 2 years over there, so I did not have to import my car. In Norway, without tax the car costs 60000 usd. Crazy. http://www.subaru.no/prisliste.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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