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Subaru Crew: Suggestions for Subaru
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AWP was standard for a while, too, until they introduced that new Sound Package. But my guess is most of those will be ordered in warm climates.
-juice
So if the choice would be sound package or AWP, the AWP should be way ahead.
Cheers Pat.
Offer the MT on the Forester XT. It's the perfect vehicle for a stick!
I like Juice's idea of a bigger Baja- however I think just offer one size, not two. The Baja also needs a bigger payload, with a locking tonneau cover.
Lastly, bring over the B11S! I love the hatchback capability of the design, as well as the front grill. I think it lends character to the car, and makes it memorable.
Mark
-juice
Ed
And like Ed so aptly pointed out the heated seats are useful from a theraputic point of view.
Cheers Pat.
I also LIKE the cladding on my outback
MNSteve
Bob
Len
Bob (speaking as a member AARP)
I hadn't considered that one .. what a luxury when the temps are soooooo low ... oooooo ooooooo ... I WANT one!
(and just for the record I'm still a little way from AARP eligibility!)
Cheers Pat.
I don't see a problem with a heated steering wheel being a standalone option or even part of an AWP.
-Colin
It's 60+ with a clear sky today. The snow is rapidly disappearing.
MNSteve
Bob
Like heated seats, it's really nice.
Bob
The heated steering wheel sounds like a winner!
Bob
Well, I kind of do think it's superfluous but as an option sure. I think heated side mirrors would be far more useful, but can see all of it as a pretty nice cold-weather package.
-Colin
Cheers Pat.
Len
Bob
In the US the L SE is essentially what was origionally our GT, the L SE that we get is just a dressed up L model with body coloured mirrors, side mouldings, the old GT rims and a couple of other trim items no moonroofs like the L SE in the states.
IF we want a GT wagon now we have to take the top of the line with leather and all the rest of it, in the sedan you can choose the standard GT with cloth, basically what was offered in 2002, but then if you want the leather and all the other good bits you can get a sedan with a premium package.
Here we get the AWP in just about all models I think the impreza Ts is the only model that does not get it.
Maybe I am naive but I think it would be less of a marketing hassle to have the same product lineup right across Canada and the US.
Cheers Pat.
(that's all) .. lol
(From one AARP member to another.)
Jim
According to the Canadian Subaru web site, the 2.5XT Forester will have the same clearance as all other models (it is also about 100lbs heavier at ~3200lbs).
And that's fine with me - any less clearance, get the WRX wagon. In fact, I like the idea of making taller springs with 1.5" to 2" additional height an option, as well as lower gearing. Also, change the wheel wells so slightly larger and wider tires (235?) +chains will fit without rubbing.
But those things pale in comparison to having leather and monroof available as separate options throughout (including manual transmission models).
They also should immediately start to offer a lighter color (light grey?) for the XT inerior, for those of us who experience strong sunshine and high temps. More choices of light exterior colors (e.g., light metallic green etc.) would also come in handy.
And unpainted lower body cladding - perhaps in silver or grey for some of the lighter exterior colors rather than black.
- D
I didn't mean to confuse, I was just comparing the two features and my impression of which one I'd get the most function out of. Both are nice. ;-)
-Colin
-mike
2) Four wheel discs with ABS standard across the board.
3) All Weather Package on all models.
The first two sell safety and control of the vehicle. That translates to additional peace of mind which should be an easy sell.
The last is a creature comfort item. Even if you live in a warm weather climate, the therapeutic value in heated seats, and the heated mirrors, iirc, also help increase visibility in misty conditions.
In the Forester line, make the Red available as an XS without the sunroof. While you're at it, give it a nice silver interior.
- Lou, lookin like a fat leprechaun hobbit today!
Ross
My AWP is a pair of gloves and a hat. :-)
One thing we asked for on the 2003 Forester and did not get was the rear multilink suspension design from the Legacy. I'll ask for it again for packaging reasons. The wheel wells intrude much less on the Legacy, leave a wider cargo area, and allow for more leg room. It's probably the one thing overlooked on the 2003s that could have improved the vehicle dramatically.
-juice
Bob
Right now the limitation is the rear spring base, at least on stock Foresters. They could go to 225/60R16 but not any bigger at all.
Also, the suspension is shared with the WRX, where clearance is not an issue.
-juice
Bob
I got wheels with an offset that basically pushed the tires out about half an inch. The strut base is angled upwards as it approaches the tires, so yes, that wheel allows for more room.
I went 225/60R16 and it's still close. I could do 235/60R16 but the front mud flap would probably rub slightly.
But the stock Forester rim's offset is already the Subie that puts the tires the farthest outward, so we're not going to see Subaru change offsets much.
Look at the Legacy, you can get any tire from small to large in diameter. The Outback's tires are 1.7" bigger in diameter vs. the GT. Taller springs allow even more leeway.
Basically the multilink suspension is compact inside and gets out of the way of the wheels/tires, with the trade-off you noted about the underside not being quite as uniformly level.
-juice
Steve
Cheers Pat.
Bob
Please Subaru, resist this temptation.
Bob
Bob
-Frank P.
Steve
-mike