2006 Subaru Forester Consumer Discussions

Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Subaru Forester

Re: 2010 vs. 2009 [ateixeira]

Written by: chelentano on Nov 22, 2009 01:12 PM

>> how you were driving around with 4 year old maps, and you were OK with that? Why would I care? I have never ran into a new road. Outlander uses Navteq maps – the same map vendor as most of manufacturers: acura, audi, benz, bmw, caddi, LR, jag, infi, mazd, niss, vw, volvo and more. And they all get updates at the same time. I don’t think it’s 4 years. The current version ... Read More...

Re: Outlander vs. aftermarket accessories [ateixeira]

Written by: chelentano on Nov 19, 2009 06:36 PM

>>I see, things only matter when Mitsubishi has the edge. When you think Forester has an edge you talk about it. But when you see there no edge you talk about aftermarket accessories. There is really no edge except for large sun roof, which by the way eliminates that good roof safety test. . >> Safety means nothing to you now? It did a day or two ago. You r talking about ... Read More...

Re: Mitsubishi Outlander GT [fushigi]

Written by: ateixeira on Nov 17, 2009 02:01 PM

Mitsu's site listed BMW and Subaru. Maybe I didn't scroll to the right enough? Or were you talking about Edmunds? Any how, Mitsu is certainly ambitious if they list BMW and Acura. Anyone who wants to spend $33k on a Subie can get an Outback 3.6R Limited with Navi, and that gets a backup cam with trajectory lines (does Outlander have those?), big engine power, and ... Read More...

Subaru Reliability

RE: Subaru Reliability [bvf925]

Written by: ateixeira on Nov 16, 2009 06:43 AM

Aaaah, that explains it. The class actually went through some cost cutting. Back in 2006 I remember the Forester had the Tribeca's fabric, padded headliner, and nicer cloth seats, too. I'm sure the CR-V did, also. Both have cut costs. The headliner is that cheap paperboard, with what feels like dryer lint glued on. It probably also saves weight. The RAV4 is no ... Read More...

Tiguan vs. Forester vs. CR-V

Re: Tiguan vs. Forester vs. CV-R [kr5]

Written by: gdoc on Nov 03, 2009 07:06 PM

I have been a loyal Acura customer since 1992, with the exception of one bmw. I've had 7 acura/honda products. My acura was a 2006 acura tsx/nav. I must say, I have only positive things to say about my tsx experience. However, with a new 11 week old baby and the need for some more space I spent about 3 months researching and test driving every SUV/CUV. Reading reviews ... Read More...

2009 Subaru Forester

Re: 2009 subaru forester recall [kurtamaxxxguy]

Written by: billwv on Nov 01, 2009 06:55 AM

Only applies to PZEV, viz" "Service Program WVM-23 (2006 - 2009 Legacy / Outback or 2008 - 2010 Forester 2.5L with PZEV) " bill Read More...

2006 BMW X3 vs. 2009 Subaru Forester

Re: 2006 BMW X3 vs. 2009 Subaru Forester [aatherton]

Written by: palefire on Sep 18, 2009 10:14 PM

Thanks for this. On the good side, i just bought a Forester 2.5 limited. The bad news, reading this I realized I want a 2.5t. No T! I am besides myself. Why didn't I think of that? Read More...

Re: 2006 BMW X3 vs. 2009 Subaru Forester [palefire]

Written by: aatherton on Sep 18, 2009 03:00 PM

"... I like it when a car is response and powerful, and part of me wants to say, get serious you don't have that kind of money, you need something practical and solid!..." The Forester XT Limited is faster than the X3, with a better AWD, with the same level of equipment and finish, for almost $10,000 less. Read More...

Re: 2006 BMW X3 vs. 2009 Subaru Forester [kenm6]

Written by: pp2009pp on Sep 17, 2009 04:27 PM

How does she find the ride between the two? Are they comparable? Read More...

Re: 2006 BMW X3 vs. 2009 Subaru Forester [smsoule]

Written by: kenm6 on Sep 17, 2009 10:45 AM

My wife has a 2006 X3, there was the blue tooth transmitter failure at the beginning of this year. Other than this, the X3 has been very reliable since Dec of 2005. She loves the X3 more than the Forester. I have a 2009 Forester Prem, so far there is no problem at all, it has 30K miles on it now. By the way this is my third Forester, I had a 2002 and 2006 model. By far 2009 is ... Read More...