2010 Subaru Forester - Turbodiesel Boxer - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

Kunikos · 2008-10-16, 01:47 PM

http://www.motortrend.com/oftheyear/...el_engine.html

Sounds good to me, and at 34/41 mpg for $28K it isn't too shabby for a well-reviewed SUV that drives like a cross-over.

I'll take the red one?

BOO · 2008-10-16, 02:11 PM

Me likey!! especially the 6 speed gear box!!

Thanks for the great news

Nick Koan · 2008-10-16, 02:33 PM

Ah, about time.

I thought they were going to release the boxer turbo diesel first for the OB, but the Forester works too.

sperry · 2008-10-16, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick Koan

Ah, about time.

I thought they were going to release the boxer turbo diesel first for the OB, but the Forester works too.

I thought the Legacy was getting it... I also thought the new Forester was based on the Legacy instead of the Impreza, which would explain why the Forester looks so much bigger than it used to.

Nick Koan · 2008-10-16, 03:03 PM

I was under the impression that it was still the Impreza chassis. Though, the new Impreza chassis shares similar dimensions to the older (still current gen) Legacy chassis. Plus the Forester has a ton more rear overhang, which could account for the larger look.

Dunno though, really.

sperry · 2008-10-16, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick Koan

I was under the impression that it was still the Impreza chassis. Though, the new Impreza chassis shares similar dimensions to the older (still current gen) Legacy chassis. Plus the Forester has a ton more rear overhang, which could account for the larger look.

Dunno though, really.

Maybe. It just looks so much bigger and truck-like than the old version.

ScottyS · 2008-10-16, 04:35 PM

Now if they would just chuck that power plant in a car like the OB!

kidatari · 2008-10-16, 04:45 PM

Just swap the drivetrain into a GC/GM

sonicsuby · 2008-10-16, 06:58 PM

That Ford Escape looks sweet.

ScottyS · 2008-10-16, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by kidatari

Just swap the drivetrain into a GC/GM

Man, that would be so cool.

JonnydaJibba · 2008-10-17, 07:20 AM

So is that the Forester XL7 or the Forester Grand Vitara?

Kunikos · 2008-10-17, 08:20 AM

I don't think they are using those names anymore. It's the Forester 2.5XT.

Nick Koan · 2008-10-17, 08:22 AM

sperry · 2008-10-17, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kunikos

I don't think they are using those names anymore. It's the Forester 2.5XT.

Actually, I think it's the Forester H3, isn't it?

JonnydaJibba · 2008-10-17, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kunikos

I don't think they are using those names anymore. It's the Forester 2.5XT.

What's it called?

cody · 2008-10-17, 12:43 PM

Dude, undercar neons? I'm all over it.

100_Percent_Juice · 2008-10-17, 06:00 PM

Those are not under car neons, that thing is obviously parked over a small city.

ScottyS · 2008-10-17, 09:59 PM

Oh look, it's Mt. Whitney!

I think the Subie literature calls those "puddle lights"

Quote:

Originally Posted by cody

Dude, undercar neons? I'm all over it.

sperry · 2008-10-17, 10:20 PM

I like the puddle lights.

I also like the additional side headlights that only turn on when your turn signal it used... why those went away is beyond me... being able to see the apex of a corner at night before you turn into it, why would you want that!? The last car I remember seeing that on was the mid-90's Maxima.

van · 2008-10-18, 10:10 AM

I like it

2008-10-16, 01:47 PM	#1
Kunikos EJ22 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: QT3 Forums Posts: 213 Car: Three-Dead-Hooker-Trunk Devilmobile Xfire: Kunikos	2010 Subaru Forester - Turbodiesel Boxer http://www.motortrend.com/oftheyear/...el_engine.html Sounds good to me, and at 34/41 mpg for $28K it isn't too shabby for a well-reviewed SUV that drives like a cross-over. I'll take the red one? __________________ "What can change the nature of a man?" - Ravel Puzzlewell

2008-10-16, 02:11 PM	#2
BOO EJ205 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 2,076 Car: 12+tires Class: Spec. without hard work, nothing grows but weeds	Me likey!! especially the 6 speed gear box!! Thanks for the great news __________________ LOL.. The other White Meat ... lol ------------------------------------------------ subaru(STi) is a boys car, mitsubishi(evo) is a man's car - Jeremy (Top Gear) GC,GD,GM

2008-10-16, 02:33 PM	#3
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Ah, about time. I thought they were going to release the boxer turbo diesel first for the OB, but the Forester works too. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2008-10-16, 03:03 PM	#5
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	I was under the impression that it was still the Impreza chassis. Though, the new Impreza chassis shares similar dimensions to the older (still current gen) Legacy chassis. Plus the Forester has a ton more rear overhang, which could account for the larger look. Dunno though, really. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2008-10-16, 04:35 PM	#7
ScottyS EJ205 Real Name: It is real! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: RNO Posts: 2,367 Car: 1998 Impreza Wagon, 1991 Legacy Turbo Sedan, 2003 Nissan Xterra Class: tvFree Yes, I'll fix it for you. Again.	Now if they would just chuck that power plant in a car like the OB! __________________ "Trend Number One is that people aren't getting any smarter." Dogbert

2008-10-16, 04:45 PM	#8
kidatari EJ22 Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 291 Class: Low lol internet.	Just swap the drivetrain into a GC/GM

2008-10-16, 06:58 PM	#9
sonicsuby Wagon Ho #2 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 657	That Ford Escape looks sweet.

2008-10-17, 07:20 AM	#11
JonnydaJibba EJ207 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Reno/Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,482 Car: 2000 2.5RS Class: RestNPeace Master Slurper.	So is that the Forester XL7 or the Forester Grand Vitara? __________________ "Why do chicks tell you to call and then not answer....so gay." "Cuz girls are fags I dunno"

2008-10-17, 08:20 AM	#12
Kunikos EJ22 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: QT3 Forums Posts: 213 Car: Three-Dead-Hooker-Trunk Devilmobile Xfire: Kunikos	I don't think they are using those names anymore. It's the Forester 2.5XT. __________________ "What can change the nature of a man?" - Ravel Puzzlewell

2008-10-17, 08:22 AM	#13
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	__________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2008-10-17, 12:43 PM	#16
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Dude, undercar neons? I'm all over it. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2008-10-17, 06:00 PM	#17
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	Those are not under car neons, that thing is obviously parked over a small city. __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2008-10-17, 10:20 PM	#19
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	I like the puddle lights. I also like the additional side headlights that only turn on when your turn signal it used... why those went away is beyond me... being able to see the apex of a corner at night before you turn into it, why would you want that!? The last car I remember seeing that on was the mid-90's Maxima. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2008-10-18, 10:10 AM	#20
van SECCS Brewmeister Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: on the edge of a marsh Posts: 1,451	I like it

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