2009 Subaru Forester - Honda Pilot

**colorider** · 01-02-2008, 04:57 PM

Looks like some nice changes in store for the little Forester (and not so little any more).

Moter Trend article on new Forester

rlapid · 01-02-2008, 05:58 PM

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

**colorider** · 01-02-2008, 06:22 PM

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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.

pat2k8 · 01-03-2008, 12:45 PM

Looks like a cross between a Vibe/Matrix and a Saturn! Also the 2007 Tribeca has a strong resemblance to the Chrysler front ends.......

Nathan_P · 01-03-2008, 02:02 PM

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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.

**colorider** · 01-03-2008, 04:41 PM

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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.

**colorider** · 01-03-2008, 04:45 PM

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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..........

krygny · 01-03-2008, 09:17 PM

Subarus get great mileage at the expense of being horribly underpowered. Too much of a trade-off, IMO.

**colorider** · 01-04-2008, 09:04 PM

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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?

Actually, Subaru's are not best know for mileage, but for their AWD system.

GreenMachine · 01-04-2008, 09:42 PM

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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.

krygny · 01-05-2008, 07:51 AM

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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.

**colorider** · 03-21-2008, 08:37 PM

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.

jay · 03-21-2008, 08:50 PM

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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.

You need to find a different hobby.

And what do you mean by fore-aft adjustable seats?

Is that like a sliding second row like the later Pilots and 2nd gen Highlander?

**colorider** · 03-21-2008, 09:09 PM

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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? 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.

jay · 03-21-2008, 09:35 PM

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Originally posted by colorider

Well, I have taken up photography lately!!!

...

I gave that up long ago. With the new digital cameras, who cares about f-stops, apertures, spot-lighting, ....

And red-eye reduction ain't all it's cracked up to be.

01-02-2008, 05:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
rlapid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: West Sacramento, California Posts: 847 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	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 __________________ 2006 Pilot EX-LN 4WD \| Taffeta White \| "Amelia" OEM accessories: chrome side steps, crossbars, cargo tray, cargo cover, wheel locks, rear splash guards, door edge guards, full-size spare Aftermarket accessories: Yakima Big Powderhound, LED license plate and door bulbs, Infinity 6012i speakers, 4300k HID, 35% tint, Nokya yellow fogs + yellow Lamin-X

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03-21-2008, 08:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
colorider Olde Timer Administrator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 6,772 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	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. __________________ '10 Honda Pilot EX-L '11 Ford Mustang GT/CS '12 Yamaha XT1200Z Enjoy Life Today Yesterday Is Gone Tomorrow May Never Come

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