NAIAS 08: 2009 Subaru Forester - Page 2

BerettaZ · 12-26-2007, 10:18 PM

Definitely reminds me of the Outlander...I hope this nose doesn't find its way onto the Legacy/Outback...

**BigAls87Z28** · 12-26-2007, 10:43 PM

Cherry Hill, NJ? Is that where Subbie has its US headquaters?

Bravada · 12-26-2007, 10:48 PM

Is Cherry Hill close to Auburn Hills? Looks like they tried to build a Mitsubishi Outlander, but somehow changed their mind halfway and ended up with a jacked-up whatsit. I have no respect for Subaru anymore. Boo, Toyota!

BrickTamland · 12-26-2007, 10:59 PM

That's a nice looking compact SUV.

I bet it's also my dad's next car. My mom has a 2001 Forester right now and my dad loves to drive it.

montrealvue · 12-26-2007, 11:22 PM

I like it, I was never a fan of the Volvo 240 wagon lookalike of the present Forester. The exterior looks are miles ahead of the '08 Vue thats for damn sure.

chevydlrmn · 12-26-2007, 11:23 PM

I couldnt even tell a difference, maybe because I dont ever look at them.

Sporer65 · 12-26-2007, 11:34 PM

Toyota is killing the design of Subarus. First the Impreza, now the Forrester. What's next, no more boxer engine or no more AWD?

concordefreak · 12-26-2007, 11:36 PM

Sorry Toyo...Subaru, Mitsu already had the front end design, with the 5 spoke rims:

GM-Joe · 12-26-2007, 11:54 PM

It is beginning to look like a CUV, rather than a compact station wagon; I think it looks more CUV than the CRV, to me the CRV looks like a compact van and hatchback made a child.

camaro_freak · 12-27-2007, 12:45 AM

nice looking but as others have said... blah

sort of looks okay but not that exciting either

axan · 12-27-2007, 01:18 AM

At least now they can call it an "SUV" without having to make any excuses.

"B-B-But it has the same roof hight as the "ABC SUV5000"
-a-a-and it's all wheel drive too!....really it is!" etc..etc...

I've heard every argument in the book about why the current Forester is an "SUV".....but none if it ever mattered because it never looked like an SUV. It's like trying to convince everyone that a Jeep Wrangler is really a Pickup truck. (Don't put it past some of these marketing departments

)

As far as appearance, regardless of opinion, the bottom line is now it at least looks like an SUV, errr...Crossover, CUV....errr whatever.

Funny thing is though, I think the last thing the world needs is another small crossover, despite what the sales number may say. In my opinion it had a better niche being the mini station wagon that it was before.

This will be a classic case of the kid that tried so desperately to fit in, and when he finally does he realizes that he's only achieved mediocrity, and should've just been himself from the beginning.

driverblogger · 12-27-2007, 01:21 AM

I think this model looks really really good.

Andonis · 12-27-2007, 02:38 AM

so eh...when is the facelift planned?

stevecmh · 12-27-2007, 02:58 AM

yaawwnnnn

nothing really attracts me

boydrive · 12-27-2007, 08:22 AM

Quote:

The exterior looks are miles ahead of the '08 Vue thats for damn sure

I would hate to see your wife!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

12-26-2007, 10:18 PM	#16 (permalink)
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12-26-2007, 10:43 PM	#17 (permalink)
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12-26-2007, 10:48 PM	#18 (permalink)
Bravada 70 MPG Two Mode Saturn Hybrid Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Warsaw, Poland Posts: 10,870	Re: NAIAS 08: 2009 Subaru Forester Is Cherry Hill close to Auburn Hills? Looks like they tried to build a Mitsubishi Outlander, but somehow changed their mind halfway and ended up with a jacked-up whatsit. I have no respect for Subaru anymore. Boo, Toyota!

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BrickTamland 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waterville, OH Drives: 2003 Nissan Maxima SE Posts: 4,654	Re: NAIAS 08: 2009 Subaru Forester That's a nice looking compact SUV. I bet it's also my dad's next car. My mom has a 2001 Forester right now and my dad loves to drive it. __________________ I reject your reality and substitute my own. Current: Super Black 2003 Nissan Maxima SE Former: Brilliant Blue Metallic 1995 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD

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montrealvue 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Montreal,PQ - 2006 Saturn Vue V6 ! Posts: 1,908	Re: NAIAS 08: 2009 Subaru Forester I like it, I was never a fan of the Volvo 240 wagon lookalike of the present Forester. The exterior looks are miles ahead of the '08 Vue thats for damn sure. __________________ '87 Merc Tracer '88 Toyota Tercel '89 VW Golf '94 Saturn SL '97 Pontiac Grand Am '00 Olds Silhouette '02 Dodge Intrepid '04 Chev Malibu '06 Saturn Vue

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chevydlrmn 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Minneapolis Drives: 2006 CK15753 LQ9 2007 1WL27 LS4 Posts: 842	Re: NAIAS 08: 2009 Subaru Forester I couldnt even tell a difference, maybe because I dont ever look at them.

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Sporer65 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Georgia/Tennessee Drives: 1993 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Posts: 336	Re: NAIAS 08: 2009 Subaru Forester Toyota is killing the design of Subarus. First the Impreza, now the Forrester. What's next, no more boxer engine or no more AWD?

12-26-2007, 11:36 PM	#23 (permalink)
concordefreak Walking Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 8	Re: NAIAS 08: 2009 Subaru Forester Sorry Toyo...Subaru, Mitsu already had the front end design, with the 5 spoke rims:

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GM-Joe 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Columbus, Ohio Drives: 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix 1997 Saab 900 2.0 Turbo Posts: 1,431	Re: NAIAS 08: 2009 Subaru Forester It is beginning to look like a CUV, rather than a compact station wagon; I think it looks more CUV than the CRV, to me the CRV looks like a compact van and hatchback made a child. __________________ Current: 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix 1997 Saab 900 2.0 Turbo(148,500 Sobbing Saab on blocks) 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 10 (retired 11/12/2007; 219,986 mi.) Dead: 1983 Datsun 280 ZX by Nissan (146,857 mi.) 1986 Lincoln Mercury Lynx (64K mi.) 1979 Chrysler Cordoba w/ Corinthian Leather seats (130K mi.) 1976 Dodge Charger (130K mi.)

12-27-2007, 12:45 AM	#25 (permalink)
camaro_freak 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 3,590	Re: NAIAS 08: 2009 Subaru Forester nice looking but as others have said... blah sort of looks okay but not that exciting either __________________ John Crichton: It's beer o'clock. Where's my riot?

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axan Walking Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Albuquerque, NM Drives: 2006 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner Access cab TRD Off RD Posts: 11	Re: NAIAS 08: 2009 Subaru Forester At least now they can call it an "SUV" without having to make any excuses. "B-B-But it has the same roof hight as the "ABC SUV5000" -a-a-and it's all wheel drive too!....really it is!" etc..etc... I've heard every argument in the book about why the current Forester is an "SUV".....but none if it ever mattered because it never looked like an SUV. It's like trying to convince everyone that a Jeep Wrangler is really a Pickup truck. (Don't put it past some of these marketing departments) As far as appearance, regardless of opinion, the bottom line is now it at least looks like an SUV, errr...Crossover, CUV....errr whatever. Funny thing is though, I think the last thing the world needs is another small crossover, despite what the sales number may say. In my opinion it had a better niche being the mini station wagon that it was before. This will be a classic case of the kid that tried so desperately to fit in, and when he finally does he realizes that he's only achieved mediocrity, and should've just been himself from the beginning. __________________ "What exactly are the "Good old days"? I believe the Good old days are ahead of us."

12-27-2007, 01:21 AM	#27 (permalink)
driverblogger 3.6 Liter V6 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,220	Re: NAIAS 08: 2009 Subaru Forester I think this model looks really really good.

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