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No, there should still be '03 Foresters waiting to be bought up. It's only the 'special' financing offer that ends, barring any 'special' extension or new offers.
-Dave
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time to get "accessorized". What would be places to look for stuff like bug shields, mud flaps etc. in Canada, other than Subaru dealers?
thks,
kid
Anybodu knows of a reliable window tinting shop in Alberta, that they would care to suggest?
Joybell, thanks for the info, I'm close to finalizing my deal, will let you know how it went.
Kid
Ironsides
Besides roadside assistance, Subaru Care entitles you to other small goodies that your provincial branch of CAA offers to its members. In Alberta with AMA, that includes free maps and discounted hotel rates (those can be substantial in my experience).
K
K
I've continued my AMA membership for the free registration as well as roadside assistance for our other two vehicles that are not covered by Subaru Care (unless I trade in our old subies and buy two new subies!!)
K
I am also thinking about the Clear guard stuff, any comments on the various types, that is, is 3M the best? Any comments on Calgary installers would be appreciated, too. Has anyone tried to do this themselves? Also, what is the consensus on the hood deflector for the Impreza, is it worth it?
I'm dreading the winter months and the,'ahem', sand that the City uses on the streets is more like pea gravel. Anything that could help protect our new car's paint would be considered.
Regards, Owen
You mentioned some noise on another discussion, maybe from the crossbars (if you have them)? If you don't use them regularly, may as well take them off. They go off and on pretty easily when required. Also, if you choose to keep them on, maybe check the orientation of them, I think they're direction specific. Can someone with a newer 'F' verify that?
Anyway, enjoy your car, my '98 L is still running fine at 120K km, and I'm sure the clever gentlemen at FHI have made many improvements since then (even if you ignore the powerplant in the XT!).
Cheers, Owen
Cheers Pat.
the 3M protection, aka ClearBra, aka StonGard,...
it will form around tight curves, dependent on the finese and experience of installer.
Noticeable? Applied on White and Silver, it is virtually invisible. On darker colours, its presence is detectable.
-Dave
The Forester was farmed out to Shadow Tinting in Calgary, who also did the (so far) flawless tint on the windows.
I really like the Forester after a week, and my wife might even like it more than me - and she drives a new Accord EX!! Road trip up to Edmonton this weekend, so it will face its first real test. Cross bars came off as soon as I got in the garage; I think those Geolanders might be responsible for the howl. I am going to get the factory security system installed next week. The Club is back at Canadian Tire.
I'm back after a vacation. Had a chance to test drive a couple of European vehicles, some significantly cheaper than Forester, and "wishful thinking" forum will have to hear from me
frying, how do you like it so far? I was wondering why you switched from club to the security upgrade - I was thinking of going other direction
K
I think the club would drive me nuts, in that (a) it is a pain to install, and (b) I would be doubting myself all the time when I should and should not throw it on. While the Subaru security system is not the greatest, I know I can arm it every time, and my insurance company will be happier because of it!
I also had the armrest extension installed - oh, man, what a joke! Waste of cash there - it is so cheap, flimsy and useless, but I needed more storage somewhere. Can you let me know if your drivers-side door handle (where I rest my left arm as I drive) feels/sounds "cheap" when you lean on it? It gives a bit when I lean, and when I shift my weight on or off of it, or "groans" like a cheap piece of particle board would.
I think I would call the dealer, only to have the incident registered. Or call 800-SUBARU3 to simply open a case file on it.
They're covering them under the powertrain warranty, so you're OK for a long time, plus we have Patti to ensure that.
-juice
Bob
It should be in your owner's manual.
-juice
My 2000 L blew a head gasket at 75,000 km, both gaskets were replaced under the powertrain warranty. Now with 95,000 km on the car, I am wondering if it is time to trade her for a new XT or an OBT. The DOHC engine is a different version of the 2.5L boxer, and maybe the gaskets will be fine. Plus will have another 100,000kms/5 yrs of warranty.
The L has been a bit of a dog, and I briefly ahd a GT wagon before that with clutch shudder - would not work propoerly, even after 5 trips to the shop. Though I love the brtand, the next Sube better be reliable, or will be the last.
Will pay for a proper quote when the time comes....
Thanks.
-Dave
-juice
BTW, what snow tires are people running?? I understand that they are a difficult size to get. Any opinions appreciated.
Nicholas
But then again like everything else there are many opinions on what is the best tire, I am sure others will way in.
Cheers Pat.
Cheers, Tom
p.s. Just found the Canadian Townhall site,(we are a little slow out on the Island) great idea everyone, please keep it going!!!
Thanks for dropping in. I'm a Subie newbie myself. Week old today and love it every time I drive it.
Patti
"George" I think they call our Island the land of the newly wed and nearly dead. I am going to try to stay somewhere in between! As Patti says you will love your Subie the more you get to know it. I am heading up to the "Loops" tomorrow and really glad to have a Subie under my butt as that drive can sometimes get a little ugly.
Cheers, Tom
Jon
After a couple of years of winter use the salt on the road really attacks the alloys causing the clearcoat to flake off and then the alloys pit very badly.
The rust on the steel wheels is a cosmetic problem it would be many years before the wheel would be rusted to the point of being dangerous.
And it is a good idea in any case to have winter tires permanently mounted on separate rims. Constant mounting and dismounting tires causes damage to the bead on the tire were it seals on the rim.
Plus you have the added expense of constantly paying for installing and balancing twice every year when you change tires.
Cheers Pat.
If your steel rims are already damaged from the winter salt, etc., then you may wish to buy new steel rims and cover the rusted rims with full size wheel covers or you can get chrome wheel inserts that cover most of the rust. Subaru Canada offers a 4 rim package at a discount price every Sept. The 16 inch steel rim is grey coloured, similar to your original steel rims. I bought my steel wheels from the dealer in the fall. An acquaintenance of mine bought steel wheels last year for his Legacy at Canadian Tire (black colour). By buying at the dealer, I didn't have to worry about getting the correct offset for the rims. I used plastic wheel covers from Canadian Tire although Walmart and other places carry the wheel covers.
My garage looks like a tire shop with 16 rims and tires on shelves. As well, I still have 3 compact spares stacked up since I changed to a full size spare in the 3 Legacy wagons we have. Unfortunately, the wheel well in our Outback won't fit the 225/60R16 rim and tire unless I deflate the tire and then carry a tire pump. Consequently our OB still has the compact spare.
Joybell, with your Forester, you already have a full size spare on a steel rim so you could just purchase 3 steel rims and use a rusted rim for the spare during the off season. If you purchase alloys, use them in the summer as Pat has suggested.
Jon
These are the hub-caps we have on our race trailer, $30 @ Walmart to give you that bling look!
-mike