Forester Turbo S vs Forester XT? (Safety)
15 August 2004, 11:52 AM
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Forester Turbo S vs Forester XT? (Safety)
There are no Euroncap results for the Subaru Forester, but can anyone help with the safety features that the older (Forester Turbo S 2000-on) and new (Forester XT) Foresters have?
Is there someone at Subaru I can speak to, or somewhere online that will have the information?
I'm interested in the various air bags, the side impact protection bars, stc, and how they differ between the two.
Are there any crash tests available on either car? It doesn't matter if they are based in the US, or worldwide, etc.
Thanks in advance
Andy
Is there someone at Subaru I can speak to, or somewhere online that will have the information?
I'm interested in the various air bags, the side impact protection bars, stc, and how they differ between the two.
Are there any crash tests available on either car? It doesn't matter if they are based in the US, or worldwide, etc.
Thanks in advance
Andy
15 August 2004, 01:39 PM
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Andy,
The new XT gets top marks in the US safety tests. If you are thinking of getting one, do so. It's a superb all round car. A lot more versitile than a scoob. You can even tart one up
www.subaru.com
The new XT gets top marks in the US safety tests. If you are thinking of getting one, do so. It's a superb all round car. A lot more versitile than a scoob. You can even tart one up
www.subaru.com
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Originally Posted by Andy Tang
There are no Euroncap results for the Subaru Forester, but can anyone help with the safety features that the older (Forester Turbo S 2000-on) and new (Forester XT) Foresters have?
Is there someone at Subaru I can speak to, or somewhere online that will have the information?
I'm interested in the various air bags, the side impact protection bars, stc, and how they differ between the two.
Are there any crash tests available on either car? It doesn't matter if they are based in the US, or worldwide, etc.
Thanks in advance
Andy
Is there someone at Subaru I can speak to, or somewhere online that will have the information?
I'm interested in the various air bags, the side impact protection bars, stc, and how they differ between the two.
Are there any crash tests available on either car? It doesn't matter if they are based in the US, or worldwide, etc.
Thanks in advance
Andy
15 August 2004, 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Neil Smalley
Andy,
If it's a new one you are after, it might be worth waiting as there is rumoured to be a 2.5 litre turbo XT coming soon
If it's a new one you are after, it might be worth waiting as there is rumoured to be a 2.5 litre turbo XT coming soon
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Originally Posted by Neil Smalley
rumoured to be, but nothing for definate. If it was I'd expect to hear of it in September when the 05 Forrester comes out
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15 August 2004, 03:34 PM
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The JDM Forester STI is available via grey importers, but it's close to £28k!! 
To be honest I've had a look at some XT prices, but I think they may be out of my price range, so I'll probably look at newer S-Turbo (IIRC MY00/W-reg and newer), as they had the mild facelift and the wider rear track.
To be honest I've had a look at some XT prices, but I think they may be out of my price range, so I'll probably look at newer S-Turbo (IIRC MY00/W-reg and newer), as they had the mild facelift and the wider rear track.
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We had an S-Turbo (Y reg) - when the XT came out we took one for a test drive, and that was it - ordered on the spot. The old one was very good, but the XT was a significant improvement in all areas!!!!!
The 2.5 in the US is much quicker - 0-60 in 6.5 secs with loads more torque, apparently. I do hope that engine comes over here!
Keith
We had an S-Turbo (Y reg) - when the XT came out we took one for a test drive, and that was it - ordered on the spot. The old one was very good, but the XT was a significant improvement in all areas!!!!!
The 2.5 in the US is much quicker - 0-60 in 6.5 secs with loads more torque, apparently. I do hope that engine comes over here!
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15 August 2004, 11:28 PM
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You (and/or Caroline 
)can have a go in mine if you want Andy.......though it's been slightly fettled.. Vonnie drives it everyday & she's quite happy.
Steve
)can have a go in mine if you want Andy.......though it's been slightly fettled.. Vonnie drives it everyday & she's quite happy.Steve
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Steve,
It's very generous of you, but I decided a long time ago not to drive other peoples cars! I know I'll be careful, but there's no guarantee for the other drivers on the road!!
I've driven a Forester Sport (2.0 NA) and I was quite impressed with the visability, performance, etc. I notice that Cheam Motors have a secondhand Forester on their forecourt, so we can go harrass them! (I don't have an issue with driving dealer/loan cars )
It's very generous of you, but I decided a long time ago not to drive other peoples cars! I know I'll be careful, but there's no guarantee for the other drivers on the road!!
I've driven a Forester Sport (2.0 NA) and I was quite impressed with the visability, performance, etc. I notice that Cheam Motors have a secondhand Forester on their forecourt, so we can go harrass them! (I don't have an issue with driving dealer/loan cars
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