Subaru Forester - Anyone pick up a 2011 yet?

I've heard you can put orders in for the 2011, but not sure if I believe them. Also, wondering if anyone has any info about when the cars are actually going to be available in the showrooms. Concrete info only, please. I've done enough speculating! Thank you all!
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IIRC the 2009s arrived in March/April of 2008, and the 2010 in April of 2009.
2010 was a looooooooooooong model year.
Bob
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/subaru-sales-continue-to-climb-101989383- .html
Keep in mind last August was the peak of the C4C, but Forester sales were down 39% from that record month.
Incredibly, Outback sales were up 37%.
So they do probably have Foresters in stock. Outbacks? Fuggedaboutit.
I think that Subaru is playing games one dealer told me that he would take orders based on the 2010 prices with a 4% mark up, I walked out.
2011 Forester features an all-new 2.5L DOHC Subaru Boxer Engine
Subaru today announced 2011 pricing for its award-winning Forester model starting at $20,495 equipped with manual transmission, a modest $200 increase from 2010. The automatic transmission version starts at $21,695. The 2011 Forester's all-new 2.5L DOHC SUBARU BOXER® Engine improves on the Forester's already impressive fuel efficiency. All Forester models now come with a new grill design as well as an updated instrument panel with a softer, textured material for enhanced interior appearance.
The 2011 Forester 2.5X Premium, equipped with manual transmission starts at $23,195, a $400 increase over last year. The automatic transmission version starts at $24,195. Standard equipment includes all 2.5X model features (where applicable) plus a standard 10-way power driver's seat, privacy glass, panoramic power moonroof, roof rails, steering wheel mounted audio switches, reclining rear seatback function and rear seat retractable rear tray.
The Forester 2.5X Premium also now includes:
* Driver's side power window with Auto-Down and Auto-Up with Anti-Pinch Protection
* Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
* New 17" Alloy Wheels
* Standard Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone Connectivity with steering wheel control switches
* Bluetooth Audio Streaming Connectivity
* iPod connectivity
* USB port
* Sirius Satellite Radio capability
In addition to those features, the 2011MY Forester 2.5X Premium also features an all-new TomTom® Navigation option package. Available with the $500 All Weather Package, the TomTom® Navigation option has a special value price of only $595, for a total package price of only $1,095. This TomTom® unit is a removable navigation device with a 4.3" LCD touch screen and includes the following features:
* Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone Connectivity
* iPod connectivity
* Removable Portable Navigation Device
* USB port
A back-up camera is an additional available accessory and traffic information on the camera is available with a subscription.
Forester 2.5X Limited
The 2011MY Forester 2.5X Limited, equipped with automatic transmission, has a starting price of $26,495, a $500 increase. Standard equipment includes all 2.5X Premium model features (where applicable) plus leather-trimmed upholstery, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter handle, stainless exhaust tips, automatic climate control system, fog lights, cargo area tray and All-Weather Package along with the following additional improvements to the audio system:
* Bluetooth Audio Streaming Connectivity
* Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone Connectivity
* HD radio
* iPod connectivity
* 4.3" LCD display screen
* 6 upgraded speakers (instead of 4)
* Back-up camera accessory option
The 2.5X Limited continues to offer a Touch-Screen GPS Navigation System for $1,800 which includes a 7" LCD screen, auxiliary input jack and now includes a backup camera.
Forester 2.5X Touring
Also new for the 2011MY is the introduction of the 2.5X Touring model. This model builds on the 2.5X Limited model and comes equipped with automatic transmission starting at $27,995. This model adds several unique features: High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights, exterior mirrors with integrated turn signals, silver finish roof rails, one-touch folding rear seatbacks, dual-zone automatic climate control, Sirius satellite radio and electroluminescent instrumentation.
Forester 2.5XT Premium
The 2.5XT Premium starts at $26,995, is equipped with automatic transmission and features the impressive 224-horsepower 2.5L DOHC intercooled, turbocharged Boxer Engine. Standard equipment includes a 2.5 liter turbocharged engine with Active Valve Control System, decorative engine cover, stainless exhaust tips, fog lights, rear spoiler, telescopic steering column, unique 17-inch alloy wheels, hood scoop, and aluminum-alloy accelerator and brake pedal covers and now includes a 10-way power driver's seat.
Forester 2.5XT Touring
The 2011MY Forester 2.5XT also adds a Touring model, equipped with automatic transmission and starting at $29,995. This new model includes HID headlights, exterior mirrors with integrated turn signals, backup camera, silver finish roof rails, one-touch folding rear seatback and electroluminescent instrumentation. In addition to those features, it has an upgraded audio system with a 4.3" LCD display screen, dual-zone automatic climate control and perforated leather-trimmed upholstery. The Touch-Screen GPS Navigation System is also available (with the standard backup camera already included in the vehicle) as an option on all Touring models for only $1,600.
The destination and delivery charge is $725 for all 2011MY Forester models in the contiguous 48 states. The MSRP of PZEV (Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle) models remains $300 more than the federal specification model.
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/subaru-of-america-inc-announces-pricing-- - - on-2011-forester-103721929.html
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All Forester models now come with a new grill design as well as an updated instrument panel with a softer, textured material for enhanced interior appearance.
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This is good news, as it signals Subaru has gotten the message that a lot of hard plastic in the interior turns people off. Rumor has it that the all-new 2012 Impreza will also have a softer padded dashboard.
Bob