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-mike
Graham: I like the cool shower idea. Thankfully, my kids don't get car sick. Man, that would break my heart if they did! She's the future WRC champ, first female to do so! ;-)
-juice
Mike - I give you a call Sunday afternoon. Maybe I could meet you guys when you arrive in Cape May. I might on the beach waving. :-)
-Dennis
juice - I guess we need to form a new club. How does FXTESG sound? That would stand for Forester XT Envy Support Group.
Patti, Dennis and Frank - Congrats on your new drives. You can now refrain from any more positive reviews of said vehicle (pictures are OK though).
-Ian
Cheers Pat.
Well you know how that got resolved in our household. The XT is still at the top of my next-car list, though once in a while I have the nutty thought of forcing myself to remaster an MT and pop for a WRX STi. My hobbies and, to a lesser extent, my work require cargo space, so that thought usually passes.
Ed
Leather is a near perfect match for the interior. Not that you can really tell but the inserts are perforated.
I posted a couple of outside shots in the photo gallery so you can see the tint.
-Frank P.
P.S. The light was fading fast. I'll try and get better photos tomorrow.
Cheers Pat.
Yeah, I'm glad my wife would kill me for buying another car, otherwise I'd be green with envy too!
Craig
Patti
Patti
Santé, prospérité et paix sur terre.
Et des turbos sur tous les modèles.
Cheers
I guess I have dual membership, the OTFC is still thriving, despite a couple of humpty-dumptys that had great falls (into XTs!).
Ed: once in a while I have the same thoughts. I could get my wife the 7 seater, then trade in both of my vehicles for an STi. But naaaah, I just couldn't, could I? ;-)
Frank: schweeeeet! I love it! I've always liked the two-tone interior, black/gray, and your seats match it perfectly. Also, perforated and heated is just about ideal.
Honestly, it looks even better than the stuff I saw on what's-her-name's Forester. On her headrests you could see the seams where the stitching was done. Yours looks more custom fitted.
Starting Step 1 of the FXTESG program...
(also a Finding Nemo reference)
Find a happy place, find a happy place, find a happy place!
-juice
Frank: That really looks nice! Perhaps you could save the info on colors, vendors etc. for *ahem* future XT owners? I'd like the same look but, if feasible, covering the seating surfaces in alcantara (a/k/a Ecsaine in Subiespeak). If not then perforated leather is the way to go.
juice: I hear ya.
Enjoy and Happy New Year to all!
Ed
Any Automotive Resolutions out there? For yourself, or for Subaru?
Self: get off The Fence. At least make a decision, if not a purchase.
Subaru: keep it real. No GM clones. Boxers only, AWD only. More VTD. More AVCS. More turbos, and not just for high priced models.
-juice
Ed
-juice
I hope everyone's 2004 is a successful, happy, profitable, safe, and healthy year.
Yep, OTFC is for anyone contemplating a new Subie. Sure, most are those stuck on which turbo to get - Legacy or Forester or WRX. But, by being 'in envy', you become OTF. Doesn't matter if you're really 'not' shopping right now for a new Subie. It could mean that in a heartbeat you'd switch your current Subie for a F-XT.
Originally, I was one not sure of which model to pursue. But, I know (ok, fairly certain) the F-XT is less expensive than the new Legacy will be and will be more 'family' oriented to me than a Legacy sedan would be. That's important now with 2 kids sharing the backseat. So, I've decided for a F-XT, it's just a question of when. I have plenty of time to decide as well. Plus, I guess I too am holding off a bit until we know if the PP makes it to the MT. But, I wouldn't mind doing an aftermarket moonroof and leather, especially after seeing Frank's interior.
In fact, from what I can gather, my Outback was about the same price as what I can get a F-XT for now, including using the IMBA discount. Same price, more fun 8), more power, new vehicle, what's not to like!?!?!
-Brian
Cheers Pat.
FYI: Anyone interested in aftermarket leather, Katzskins' Dark Graphite and platinum are almost perfect matches for the Forester's interior.
-Frank P.
P.S. Happy New Year to everyone!
Bob
Cheers Pat.
Same colour in mint condition and WRX rims.
Cheers Pat.
Oh c'mon, Bob, you'd buy any Subie as long as it could TOW The Fence! LOL
Got a router installed at home, now 2 PCs hooked up. My 4 year old was monopolizing our PC! Next step, wireless G. And that's so I'm ready for Detroit, in case I can find a wireless signal somehow. :-)
-juice
Bob
Jim
Well, thinking of you folk winding down 2003, I have just been and inspected 2004. Looks very similar to the 2003 model with sunshine, light breezes, a full refrigerator and good spirits.
My 10 year old daughter is off on a big adventure, heading off 2000km with friends to stay on their newly acquired macadamia farm. She and heir son, a budding entrepeneur who can see the opportunities in everything, are soulmates. He dreamed up the idea, sold it to his mother and father, who, like us, laughed. They already have four kids and the implausibility of squeezing one more in seemed uproariously funny. Two weeks later, I found the two mothers figuring how to make it work, with the argument being that one more kid is only 20% more strain (dodgy maths there) and anyway, she is good with the littler ones. I hope they are able to cope.
That means that we have two weeks of relative peace with our 7 year old son, who will revel in the attention. Not sure what the dog will think though. She sepnds long hours wrapped around our daughter, being part furry pillow and part amiable companion. She may be lonely.
Hope everyone's 2004 starts as well as ours and stays that way
Cheers
Graham
To 2004!!! (lifts my cup of tea to you all)!
Patti
Hoping the Easter Bunny can deliver on what Santa couldn't... A Turbo Legacy Wagon. ;-)
-Ian
Cheers Pat.
Be safe everyone,
Jim
bit
Thanks for the tip, Bit!
Patti
-Brian
I have to put myself to bed early tonight - catching a zero-dark-thirty airplane for Greenville/Spartanburg, via Seattle & Memphis. My uncle passed away this morning, and I'm the designated representative of the west-coast family contingent. Needless to say, the happy is kind of gone out of my new year, at least for now.
Recipe for a nightcap:
Equal parts Bailey's, Kahlua, & Crown Royal... over ice!
It's called a 'duck fart' in these parts...
Quack Quack!
Cheers, and all the best to all of you in all of 2004!
Paul
Sorry to hear of your loss. Only the best for you and your family in 2004 and beyond.
To the rest of the crew-
A Happy, Healthy, Safe, and Fun New Year to all!
Mark
Bob
Patti
Cheers Pat.
on a more upbeat note ... are we chatting tonight?
Jim
Condolonces, Paul.
-Dennis
You shouldn't let the "happy" to be amissed.
Be only sad that you'll miss him, but be happy for him that he's at a better place.
-Dave