Forester XT 5sp -any COMPETITION?
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Forester XT 5sp -any COMPETITION?
Ive been trying to compare any other vehicle to honestly compare with the XT 5sp, i have narrowed it down to the ALTIMA v6 5sp and Saturn Vue and even the SRT-4 from DODGE (not a boy racer but like the 21k sticker).
any other cars to compare??
any other cars to compare??
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I do not see how you can compare a:
Turbo AWD SUVish Wagonish Grocery Getting Drive Anywhere Forester
with either:
a. V6 Altima (Enterprise Rent a Car?)
b. Saturn VUE (Huh? Saturn what? What a second, ... a Saturn?!)
c. Dodge Neon SRT-4 (NOT a boy racer? And, IT IS A NEON!)
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Yes, I am being overly sarcastic, but I think neither of these cars are even near Forester. Not only did you pick the funkies cars to compare the Forester with, but they also not really even in the same category, besides VUE, which is, once again, a g.d. Satrun.
Are you trying compare them by price? Performance? Usability? Coolness factor?
Turbo AWD SUVish Wagonish Grocery Getting Drive Anywhere Forester
with either:
a. V6 Altima (Enterprise Rent a Car?)
b. Saturn VUE (Huh? Saturn what? What a second, ... a Saturn?!)
c. Dodge Neon SRT-4 (NOT a boy racer? And, IT IS A NEON!)
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Yes, I am being overly sarcastic, but I think neither of these cars are even near Forester. Not only did you pick the funkies cars to compare the Forester with, but they also not really even in the same category, besides VUE, which is, once again, a g.d. Satrun.
Are you trying compare them by price? Performance? Usability? Coolness factor?
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I agree with imprezer... Forrester is the bomb. Nothing compares, even cars that are SUPPOSED to compete with the Forrester (RAV-4, VUE, other small SUV's) cant match the AWD, the car based chassis and suspension, and most of all the 210 (though dynoed to be more like 220-230)hp turbo charged 2.5.
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Since the chassis is based on new WRX chassis, one must not underestimate Forester's true performance. Yes, it is 2.5L turbo, but there is more to it. With some suspension tweaking, it will handle nearly as good as a WRX. I would like the GLUE or whatever you call it do that.
Plus, Forester is a real trooper in terms of passenger and cargo space.
Did you know its got more cargo space than a Cherokee?
Plus, Forester is a real trooper in terms of passenger and cargo space.
Did you know its got more cargo space than a Cherokee?
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I have to give props for the forester. My girlfriend bought an XT back in July and it is pretty sweet. She picked the automatic since she drives in more traffic, and she wanted the premium package (the moonroof is huge!). I would definitly purchase the forester over ANY of the other cars you are comparing it to. I just wish they had offered the premium package as an option with 5 speed, or even the 6 speed!
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Originally posted by SsTiNgEr77
the Pathfinders / Explorers / Blazers
the Pathfinders / Explorers / Blazers
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Re: i agree
Originally posted by SsTiNgEr77
but i believe for the sticker, the XT's competition is in those vehicles, that is the market where subaru is aiming to sell too
but i believe for the sticker, the XT's competition is in those vehicles, that is the market where subaru is aiming to sell too
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Well to actually answer the original question......
The SRT-4 is of course whipcrack fast, is a 4 door, and before long will have lots of different tuning options. New ones come with the sorely needed limited slip front differential.
On the downside its the smallest of the cars being considered (okay, obviously), you'd need various racks to carry big stuff, its a bit of a ripoff magnet, and crash ratings are lukewarm.
It should hold its value somewhat decently in the short/medium term.
The Vue is true SUV, with handling to match. Only consider the V6 of course. Pretty well appointed, more or less acceptable crash ratings, and pretty good reliability from the entire Saturn line, especially considering its a GM product.
On the downside, its the slowest of the cars being considered by a wide margin, will handle like a truck, and no guarantee with resale value.
The Altima is interesting. Nissan's V6s of late have been absolute crackers, and this one is no different. VERY good power out of this engine, and a 5 speed would be terrific with it. Overall bodyshell is well made, it should be very reliable for a long time. Its got a nice amount of interior room.
Downsides are cheap interior, somewhat anonymous styling, and I think those things have pretty low ground clearance. I know the new Maximas do. Resale value would be somewhat above average with the V6-5speed combination vis-a-vis other Altimas. Very good crash ratings.
At the end of the day though, the Forester has superb power, lots of room for stuff, excellent reliability, 4wd, and ability to tune it to near STi levels of performance. Add to that impeccable crash rating performance. All in all, its a pretty clear winner.
Proceed to checkout.
Cheers,
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The SRT-4 is of course whipcrack fast, is a 4 door, and before long will have lots of different tuning options. New ones come with the sorely needed limited slip front differential.
On the downside its the smallest of the cars being considered (okay, obviously), you'd need various racks to carry big stuff, its a bit of a ripoff magnet, and crash ratings are lukewarm.
It should hold its value somewhat decently in the short/medium term.
The Vue is true SUV, with handling to match. Only consider the V6 of course. Pretty well appointed, more or less acceptable crash ratings, and pretty good reliability from the entire Saturn line, especially considering its a GM product.
On the downside, its the slowest of the cars being considered by a wide margin, will handle like a truck, and no guarantee with resale value.
The Altima is interesting. Nissan's V6s of late have been absolute crackers, and this one is no different. VERY good power out of this engine, and a 5 speed would be terrific with it. Overall bodyshell is well made, it should be very reliable for a long time. Its got a nice amount of interior room.
Downsides are cheap interior, somewhat anonymous styling, and I think those things have pretty low ground clearance. I know the new Maximas do. Resale value would be somewhat above average with the V6-5speed combination vis-a-vis other Altimas. Very good crash ratings.
At the end of the day though, the Forester has superb power, lots of room for stuff, excellent reliability, 4wd, and ability to tune it to near STi levels of performance. Add to that impeccable crash rating performance. All in all, its a pretty clear winner.
Proceed to checkout.
Cheers,
-Mirror
Last edited by The Mirror; 12-25-2003 at 08:40 AM.
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Originally posted by Imprezastifan88
Those are mid size SUV's and the forrester is small. Also, those are body on frame vehicles where as the Forrester is Unibody. Also, those are larger, less powerful, not car based, and of couse... not turbocharged
Those are mid size SUV's and the forrester is small. Also, those are body on frame vehicles where as the Forrester is Unibody. Also, those are larger, less powerful, not car based, and of couse... not turbocharged