2009 Subaru Forester Consumer Discussions Page 6

2009 Subaru Forester

I think this thread topic should be updated to "2009+ Subaru Forester"

Written by: xwesx on Oct 12, 2009 00:10 PM

Post topic, plus I installed my winter tires over the weekend. I managed to find a set of 16" silver-painted steel wheels from a 2007 Forester on which to install the tires. I like them! They look pretty good on the car, but the smaller rim size, combined with the winter tires, makes for a much smoother ride. They are even somewhat quieter than the stock tires, though ... Read More...

All-New 2010 Legacy/Outback?

Getting my new 10 legacy

Written by: jtny1 on Oct 07, 2009 06:20 PM

Ok after reading and reading and reading and reading posts and reviews, test driving 3 times, I finally buckled down and am picking my new suby up tomorrow. Legacy cvt premium. I am shocked at some of the posts I have to add. I loved the new interior space. I am 5'11 and always found all the subarus to be short in front seat room, exspecially in the pasenger seat. I never ... Read More...

2009 Subaru Forester

2009 Cracked winshield 3x

Written by: birdboy on Oct 05, 2009 05:57 PM

I have been driving for 40 years and have had many vehicles during that time. Only twice in 40 years have I had a windshield crack. believe it or not, today a small pebble kicked up and put a small crack in my windshield. This is the third time in a one year period. Fortunately, this time they were able to repair the crack, as it was small, and I barely notice the little ... Read More...

Re: 2009 forester-paint pitting, chips on rear fenders [birdboy]

Written by: bikerguy3 on Sep 26, 2009 08:58 AM

Sorry to hear that you are one of us "lucky ones" - ie early production Forester owners who need to have the larger rear fender protection film installed... Let me share with you my experience after having this work done. When I reluctantly turned in my Forester to the Subaru body shop for this work, I made certain to get assurances from the service manager that "absolutely ... Read More...

2009 forester-paint pitting, chips on rear fenders

Written by: birdboy on Sep 25, 2009 01:18 PM

In addition to many but not all the rattles and squeaks being fixed, my Forester is going to be in the body shop for 4 days having the rear fenders painted and a new larger protective fender film installed. This is part of a TSB issue. It affects the first set of 2009 Foresters produced. I am happy that Subaru is backing its customers, however all this should never have ... Read More...

Re: 2009 Forester rattles [birdboy]

Written by: pgb0517 on Sep 25, 2009 08:02 AM

We have pretty well the same list of complaints about fit, finish and materials, including the vibrating driver's mirror -- didn't know anybody else suffered from that one. We are planning a trip to our dealer. By the way, if you send feedback to Subaru, they do respond. I have done so a couple of times. They say they forward customer input to their quality teams ... Read More...

Subaru Forester Lease Questions

Early Lease Buyout

Written by: travisdog on Sep 22, 2009 01:29 PM

I'm 10 months into a 36 month lease on a 2009 Subaru Forester. I like the car alot and for financial reasons, am considering buying out the lease early from Chase. Has anyone had any prior experience with this and if so, what should I be looking at to determine if it's in my best interest to do so. Thanks. Read More...

2009 Subaru Forester

2009 Forester rattles

Written by: birdboy on Sep 20, 2009 06:05 AM

My happiness with the forester thus far has been shadowed by a series of interior annoying rattles, tick, squeaks. This to me should be a red flag to Subaru to revisit their poor fit and finish and materials used in my car. In addition, I have found the doors to be paper thin and the paint as well. A good safe drive, good mileage is not enough for me to consider buying ... Read More...

Subaru Forester Prices Paid and Buying Experience

2009 Forester XT Premium Satin White Pearl for $22,998

Written by: glin on Sep 19, 2009 10:52 AM

We test drove the 2010 Forester for both XT Limited and X Base. Prefer the turbo but non-turbo is acceptable if turbo is too expensive. The sales in Performance Subaru is an old gentlement with a lot of knowledge and not push at all, love the attitude. We thanked him and said we'd think about it. We emailed every Subaru dealer within 200 miles asking price for XT Premium ... 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...