photo2001 Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 If you go to Subaru.com, you can click on a link that shows a pop-up window of the new Forester Sports models. What do you think of 'em? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine73 Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 Well the Forester XT's (turbo) are pretty darn quick. I've heard some people say the Forester is as aerodynamic as a brick. But I don't know, I kind of like it, the hood scoop is cool. It's nice for a small SUV. Personally I would probably go with a turbo outback wagon since it has more cargo room. The Forester was/is based on the impreza. Hopefully the battery stays charged well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericem Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 Well the Forester XT's (turbo) are pretty darn quick. I've heard some people say the Forester is as aerodynamic as a brick. But I don't know, I kind of like it, the hood scoop is cool. It's nice for a small SUV. Personally I would probably go with a turbo outback wagon since it has more cargo room. The Forester was/is based on the impreza. Hopefully the battery stays charged well! Me as well would prefer the outback it looks SO hot! compared to the forester i prefer the outback because it produces the same power without having to worry about a turbo, and turbo lag. THEN theres the legacy. They all look yummy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photo2001 Posted January 12, 2007 Author Share Posted January 12, 2007 The Sports models of the Forester are different (in appearance anyway) from all the other Forester models. You can see the XT version here: http://autos.yahoo.com/subaru_forester_sports_2.5xt/ I think it's pretty hot! (and thanks re: the battery staying charged Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericem Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 WOW, never saw that one, it is pretty nice, but i must admit its a little boxy :-\ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photo2001 Posted January 12, 2007 Author Share Posted January 12, 2007 Nice thing about the XT is, it'll do 0->60 in under 6, but it flies under the radar, so to speak. Not advocating racing of course. Best bang for the buck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setright Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Having driven my XT on German motorways, I can vouch for the aerodynamic "problem". Above 125mph it feels like someone is stepping on the brake, when all you've done is release the throttle. It does get to 125mph very quickly indeed, and will indicate 140mph without fussing. All in all, the aerodynamic thing is academic, because there are so few places left on this planet to cruise at such high speeds. What the Forester can do really well, is surprise even Porsches/Ferrari's at the Traffic Light Grands Prix. All the others, like big Audi's, Mercs, and the entire GTi bridage, are almost too easy to outrun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine73 Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Wow that pic of the black XT is nice! It very slightly reminds me of a scion but of course not nearly so boxy though obviously scion was looking for that big box look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericem Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 I still prefer the outback :-\ But the forester has a top speed of 140mph right, is it govenered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerFahrer Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Yeah, we've got a Forester CrossSports (they call them CrossSports in Japan, and I am so JDM, I can't help but call them that ) in the showroom. It's in WRB too. It gives me an erection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjo Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 I dunno.. i'm still a big fan of the OB XT's.. (maybe because i have one...) it's more of a sleeper i think... and it isn't as much of an aerodynamic nightmare as the forester... althought the suspension is waaaaayyyy to soft for that amount of power... The Legacy GT on the other hand..... wow.... sooo shiney... (w/ Forester XS Rims...) or... stock rims... again.. the forest is just too boxy... and gets worse milage..... although that isn't really something people worry about too much when they're pushing 250+ hp... it does help to get slightly better fuel economy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericem Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 makes me want to trade in the old legacy(but i never will wasted to much on it:mad:), seeing the outback Second pic is better, i prefer those rims,not the first pic rims. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nashwill Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 We saw this guy at the LA Auto Show. Unlike a lot of y'all, we both like the Forester best of all the Subies, both in the looks department and as a practical proposition: it's exactly the size we need, no bigger and no smaller. And I think the new Sport is the sexiest little box I've ever seen. We are both officially In Lust... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setright Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 I hear you guys complaining that we get the Dual-Range transmissions over here Europe, but you know, I'd give it up for the turbocharged Legacies you people get Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Takami826 Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 I kinda like the boxy look of the 2007 Forester. I just can't get into the whole wagon thing. Course, I'm running my Legacy into the ground, but since a WRX is financially out of the question, the Forester is looking to be my choice. I do like that they raised the suspension a bit, but not so much that like every other suv out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferret Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Unlike the WRX, the Forester is also an insurance bargain. There is no additional surcharge for the XT over the X or XS. Insurance companies state they attract a different type of driver than the WRX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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