Subaru Forester

sw65 · 15th June 2008, 21:34

Just bought a top of the range Subaru Forester 2.0 XEn and does it make my Type S seem poor in comparison! The build quality of the Subaru is higher, and though the engine does not seem as powerful it is a much more mature and enjoyable driving experience. My love affair with the Civic is over!

FWH · 15th June 2008, 21:37

So have you partex'd the Civic?

I do like Subarus, especially with the winters we get here.

Build quality is very nice.

The things that have put me off are:
1) Price
2) Fuel consumption

Did you get the new one, or a good deal on the old one?

sw65 · 15th June 2008, 21:42

I got the 2007 model with 27 miles on for a great price; its got heated leather, electric roof, sat nav for same price as my type s. Had it for 1200 miles and its delivering between 29 - 34 mpg which is not bad as my diesel civic type s (which Ive kept) only does 42-43. Quantum leap in build quality too.

Brodick · 16th June 2008, 16:21

3 door civic to 5 door 4x4 SUV ??? Interesting choice

The subaru is a nice car perhaps not one of the best suv's on the market but not far off the mark - it should last you a good few years ( only sting in the tail being the servicing costs according to some folk)

Be interested to see what you think of the subaru in 6 months ( just curious

)

cb550 · 16th June 2008, 17:53

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Originally Posted by sw65

Just bought a top of the range Subaru Forester 2.0 XEn and does it make my Type S seem poor in comparison! The build quality of the Subaru is higher, and though the engine does not seem as powerful it is a much more mature and enjoyable driving experience. My love affair with the Civic is over!

Best wishes with your new vehicle.Presumably you need the facility of 4 wheel drive and 4 passenger doors etc.

I bought the type S diesel because It gives me the combination of what I want from a vehicle,namely the ability to go round corners quickly and safely,provide 'instant' and effortless acceleration when I want it,brilliant economy and running costs,great looks and trouble free reliability.

If I should ever need a 'jeep' type vehicle,which I can't see I ever should,a Subaru's probably as good as any of the others

pjg50 · 16th June 2008, 18:01

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Originally Posted by sw65

I got the 2007 model with 27 miles on for a great price; its got heated leather, electric roof, sat nav for same price as my type s. Had it for 1200 miles and its delivering between 29 - 34 mpg which is not bad as my diesel civic type s (which Ive kept) only does 42-43. Quantum leap in build quality too.

We did nearly 100k miles in our Forester and loved (almost) every mile of it. Admittedly it was the turbo auto, but it did make the Civic diesel seem slow. But on the other hand fuel consumption over the whole period was just 23.5 mpg (measured not indicated). Servicing wasn't bad at £5248 total (the later ones were done by me, the earlier ones by a main dealer) including tyres. The only repairs needed in the whole time were an oxygen sensor and a radiator.

Now we've got a non-turbo Outback alongside the Civic.

Have fun.

sw65 · 16th June 2008, 19:13

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Originally Posted by Brodick

3 door civic to 5 door 4x4 SUV ??? Interesting choice

The subaru is a nice car perhaps not one of the best suv's on the market but not far off the mark - it should last you a good few years ( only sting in the tail being the servicing costs according to some folk)

Be interested to see what you think of the subaru in 6 months ( just curious

)

Been quoted £164 per service and Subaru parts are cheaper it seems. Part-exed another car and kept the Type S (for the time being). The Forester paint work is better too; doesnt have the bird egg mottled paint effect on the bonnet which the Honda had after the same mileage.

FWH · 16th June 2008, 19:20

I would not call the Forester an SUV as such.

sw65 · 16th June 2008, 19:21

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Originally Posted by cb550

Best wishes with your new vehicle.Presumably you need the facility of 4 wheel drive and 4 passenger doors etc.

I bought the type S diesel because It gives me the combination of what I want from a vehicle,namely the ability to go round corners quickly and safely,provide 'instant' and effortless acceleration when I want it,brilliant economy and running costs,great looks and trouble free reliability.

If I should ever need a 'jeep' type vehicle,which I can't see I ever should,a Subaru's probably as good as any of the others

Thanks the Forester is less in your face than most other 4x4s; it is a slightly raised estate in my opinion. I agree that the Type S diesel has a fantastic engine but the ride and handling are nowhere near as smooth as the Forester; the Civic is reliable and looks good I agree but the paintwork? Dash? Economy? Are they top notch? After 8300 miles in my Type S, I think it is a good car but not great. We'll see what the Forester is like in 6 months. I did test a CRV but it is pretty average inside, though it has a handsome exterior. My wife says the Forester is a man's car and she has now adopted the Type S as hers!

lippy · 16th June 2008, 21:04

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Originally Posted by sw65

My wife says the Forester is a man's car and she has now adopted the Type S as hers!

Sensible lady!!!!

Enjoy the forester, I know a couple of people with one and they are very happy with theirs

Christian 9ff GT2 · 16th June 2008, 21:17

My father bought a 2,5 XT Forester last spring and he is still very fond of it. I must say it is a fantastic machine

Brodick · 16th June 2008, 21:32

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Originally Posted by sw65

Been quoted £164 per service and Subaru parts are cheaper it seems. Part-exed another car and kept the Type S (for the time being). The Forester paint work is better too; doesnt have the bird egg mottled paint effect on the bonnet which the Honda had after the same mileage.

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Originally Posted by FWH

I would not call the Forester an SUV as such.

I t ake it we are talking about the all new forester
cause if we are then it is an SUV and it is a good car ( just not quite as good as it's japanese competition

FWH · 16th June 2008, 21:36

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Originally Posted by FWH

Did you get the new one, or a good deal on the old one?

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Originally Posted by sw65

I got the 2007 model with 27 miles on for a great price

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Originally Posted by FWH

I would not call the Forester an SUV as such.

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Originally Posted by Brodick

I t ake it we are talking about the all new forester

That would be "no", Brodders.

Brodick · 16th June 2008, 21:39

Doh - must be getting old

in that case it a a 4wd estate

FWH · 16th June 2008, 21:41

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Originally Posted by Brodick

Doh - must be getting old

Don´t worry, it happens to all of us.

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Originally Posted by Brodick

in that case it a a 4wd estate

Yes.

sw65 · 18th June 2008, 12:00

Justr went to buy a boot liner for the civic. Asked for £65! Paid £35 for one for the all wheel drive estate Forester. Mats likewise were half the price too; are we being conned by Honda?

Brodick · 18th June 2008, 13:15

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Originally Posted by sw65

Justr went to buy a boot liner for the civic. Asked for £65! Paid £35 for one for the all wheel drive estate Forester. Mats likewise were half the price too; are we being conned by Honda?

Remember that your 2007 model forester has been replaced and they will be getting rid of the old stuff

I would say Honda's prices are no worse than VW etc.

l-noel · 18th June 2008, 14:06

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Originally Posted by Brodick

Remember that your 2007 model forester has been replaced and they will be getting rid of the old stuff

I would say Honda's prices are no worse than VW etc.

Thank's for that Brodick, but here the price list is the same as a BMW one...

I've read a test about the new boxer diesel from Subaru. Has been quoted as one of the best diesel engine by most of the journalist (the same ones who likes the Honda one and not the VW

)

I wish you all the best SW65 with your new ride, and I hope your wife is more than happy with her S Type now ...

cb550 · 18th June 2008, 17:05

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Originally Posted by l-noel

Thank's for that Brodick, but here the price list is the same as a BMW one...

I've read a test about the new boxer diesel from Subaru. Has been quoted as one of the best diesel engine by most of the journalist (the same ones who likes the Honda one and not the VW

)

I wish you all the best SW65 with your new ride, and I hope your wife is more than happy with her S Type now ...

Judging from the number of rav 4's etc parked up outside any school at about 3 o'clock,I would say the 4 wheel drive's are definitley the ladies' car

Fair to say,any Lady in a Type S obviously has very good taste

sw65 · 18th June 2008, 20:13

Thanks l noel. We are moving to the far east on 25th July (Norfolk coast) and my commute to work will be 0.8 of a mile and my wife's a deadly 4.1 miles, hence the lack of concern about fuel economy on the Forester. After 3 years, it will have about 3000 miles according to my calculations. May even consider walking to work???

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FWH Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 5,348 Thanks: 9 Thanked 48 Times in 43 Posts iTrader: (0)	So have you partex'd the Civic? I do like Subarus, especially with the winters we get here. Build quality is very nice. The things that have put me off are: 1) Price 2) Fuel consumption Did you get the new one, or a good deal on the old one?

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sw65 Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 11th October 2007 Location: North Lincolnshire Posts: 111 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I got the 2007 model with 27 miles on for a great price; its got heated leather, electric roof, sat nav for same price as my type s. Had it for 1200 miles and its delivering between 29 - 34 mpg which is not bad as my diesel civic type s (which Ive kept) only does 42-43. Quantum leap in build quality too.

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FWH Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 5,348 Thanks: 9 Thanked 48 Times in 43 Posts iTrader: (0)	I would not call the Forester an SUV as such.

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Christian 9ff GT2 Valve Cap Join Date: 10th August 2007 Location: Helsingør Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	My father bought a 2,5 XT Forester last spring and he is still very fond of it. I must say it is a fantastic machine

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Brodick Perfect Guy! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 2nd December 2006 Location: Central Scotland Posts: 1,719 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts iTrader: (0)	Doh - must be getting old in that case it a a 4wd estate

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sw65 Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 11th October 2007 Location: North Lincolnshire Posts: 111 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Justr went to buy a boot liner for the civic. Asked for £65! Paid £35 for one for the all wheel drive estate Forester. Mats likewise were half the price too; are we being conned by Honda?

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sw65 Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 11th October 2007 Location: North Lincolnshire Posts: 111 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Thanks l noel. We are moving to the far east on 25th July (Norfolk coast) and my commute to work will be 0.8 of a mile and my wife's a deadly 4.1 miles, hence the lack of concern about fuel economy on the Forester. After 3 years, it will have about 3000 miles according to my calculations. May even consider walking to work???