2009 Forester reverse

[Rob]

Hi all. We traded our 2001 for a 2009 Forester, got the 5 speed man.
Having trouble getting it into reverse at times. Do a little double clutch
ing
and it goes, but thats a pain. Our 2001 was an auto so I have nothing to
compair it to. Cant see there being any adjustment but I though I'd ask
before I go through all the hassle of going to the dealer. Is this normal?
Thanks ...Rob

 

[Carl 1 Lucky Texan]

Hi all. We traded our 2001 for a 2009 Forester, got the 5 speed man.
Having trouble getting it into reverse at times. Do a little double clutch
ing
and it goes, but thats a pain. Our 2001 was an auto so I have nothing to
compair it to. Cant see there being any adjustment but I though I'd ask
before I go through all the hassle of going to the dealer. Is this normal?
Thanks ...Rob

None of the several manual tranny cars I've owned would reliably go into
reverse smoothly. Some were better than others. I'd say my 06 WRX wagon
is about in the middle as for revrsing 'ease'.

 

[Hachiroku $B%O%A%m%/(B]

Hi all. We traded our 2001 for a 2009 Forester, got the 5 speed man.
Having trouble getting it into reverse at times. Do a little double clutch
ing
and it goes, but thats a pain. Our 2001 was an auto so I have nothing to
compair it to. Cant see there being any adjustment but I though I'd ask
before I go through all the hassle of going to the dealer. Is this normal?
Thanks ...Rob

Try rolling the car forward a bit and then trying to put it in reverse
when it does that.

 

[Rob]

None of the several manual tranny cars I've owned would reliably go
into reverse smoothly. Some were better than others. I'd say my 06 WRX
wagon is about in the middle as for revrsing 'ease'.

Ya, thanks. With luck it'll ease up a bit as it ages. Still a nice ride.
thanks again. Rob

 

[Carl 1 Lucky Texan]

Ya, thanks. With luck it'll ease up a bit as it ages. Still a nice ride.
thanks again. Rob

I find it helpful to slip the shifter into another gear before selecting
reverse. On this car, it 'seems' sliding into second before using
reverse helps a little.

Carl

 

[OptoOne]

  Hi all.  We traded our 2001 for a 2009 Forester, got the 5 speed man.
Having trouble getting it into reverse at times.  Do a little double clutch
ing
and it goes, but thats a pain.  Our 2001 was an auto so I have nothing to
compair it to.  Cant see there being any adjustment but I though I'd ask
before I go through all the hassle of going to the dealer.  Is this normal?
Thanks               ...Rob

I have a 2009 Forester and a 2000 Legacy Wagon, both with 5 speed.
Both cars exhibit the behavior you describe, the Legacy always has.

 

[Stewart DIBBS]

Hi all. We traded our 2001 for a 2009 Forester, got the 5 speed man.
Having trouble getting it into reverse at times.

My 05 Impreza is the same. Its a bit notchy. Doesn't bother me.

SD

 

[Rob]

Thanks all. Every maker has its quirks. It sounds like
mine is normal, thanks again

.........Rob

 

[Eddie]

Hi all. We traded our 2001 for a 2009 Forester, got the 5 speed man.
Having trouble getting it into reverse at times. Do a little double clutch
ing
and it goes, but thats a pain. Our 2001 was an auto so I have nothing to
compair it to. Cant see there being any adjustment but I though I'd ask
before I go through all the hassle of going to the dealer. Is this normal?
Thanks ...Rob

Just curious, but why would anybody get a stick shift now that
automatics get better gas mileage. Not to mention the ease of
driving. Plus a much better resale value.
Does stick have an advantage I don't know about?
I have a '00 Forester with auto tranny and just love it. Matter of
fact, I haven't driven a stick since 1956.
Eddie

 

[scarano1]

Just curious, but why would anybody get a stick shift now that
automatics get better gas mileage.  Not to mention the ease of
driving.  Plus a much better resale value.
Does stick have an advantage I don't know about?
I have a '00 Forester with auto tranny and just love it.  Matter of
fact, I haven't driven a stick since 1956.
Eddie

Everyone will have a personal preference for one transmission over
another. Here are some of the reasons why I prefer the manual...
1) $1000 cheaper if you're buying a new Subaru
2) Manual center differential instead of a hydraulic one (true 50-50
front/rear power split instead of the typical Subaru 90/10 front/rear
automatic split)
3) Better gas mileage. I get a consistent 28mpg in a '98 outback with
a manual. When borrowing my ex's '03 outback with auto, I was lucky
to get 24mpg on the same commute route.
4) Less expensive repair work. There are rumors of Subaru automatic
transmissions crapping out at just over 100K.
5) More control in bad weather. I can downshift and use engine
braking on a snowy day here in the Rocky Mountains and avoid Subaru's
inadequate ABS system.

I agree that automatic transmissions have come a long way in the past
30 years in terms of efficiency and convenience, but for me the
benefits of a manual transmission still outweigh the disadvantages
(like constant clutch pedal time in stop-and-go traffic). My
situation is such that I don't have much stop-and-go commute so it's
less of a concern for me and I pick the car that works best for my
needs.

Steve.

 

[OptoOne]

Everyone will have a personal preference for one transmission over
another.  Here are some of the reasons why I prefer the manual...
1) $1000 cheaper if you're buying a new Subaru
2) Manual center differential instead of a hydraulic one (true 50-50
front/rear power split instead of the typical Subaru 90/10 front/rear
automatic split)
3) Better gas mileage.  I get a consistent 28mpg in a '98 outback with
a manual.  When borrowing my ex's '03 outback with auto, I was lucky
to get 24mpg on the same commute route.
4) Less expensive repair work.  There are rumors of Subaru automatic
transmissions crapping out at just over 100K.
5) More control in bad weather.  I can downshift and use engine
braking on a snowy day here in the Rocky Mountains and avoid Subaru's
inadequate ABS system.

I agree that automatic transmissions have come a long way in the past
30 years in terms of efficiency and convenience, but for me the
benefits of a manual transmission still outweigh the disadvantages
(like constant clutch pedal time in stop-and-go traffic).  My
situation is such that I don't have much stop-and-go commute so it's
less of a concern for me and I pick the car that works best for my
needs.

Steve.

I agree with all of the reasons that Steve stated for prefering to own
a manual. However, I live in rural NH where there are no traffic
lights. If I lived in the suburbs or city I would own an automatic.

 

[Hachiroku $B%O%A%m%/(B]

I agree with all of the reasons that Steve stated for prefering to own
a manual. However, I live in rural NH where there are no traffic
lights. If I lived in the suburbs or city I would own an automatic.

Yeah. I live in 'rural' Western Mass, but have to go to Hartford about
once a month. Around home, southern NH and VT the 5-speed is OK. If I have
to go through downtown Hartford ~5PM...

 

[Rob]

Just curious, but why would anybody get a stick shift

Its the wife's buggy. I loved our 01 auto, but she had
her heart set on a stick, and we did save $1K. It do remind
me of driving a 15 speed trans (shift at low rpm's).

My youngest and I did get lost a few weeks ago and ended
up at the sand pitts with the dirt bike\atv crowd. I was
impressed at how it got around out there. Lots of waves and
smiles as we passed by a 2 x 4 jeep on a hill.
....Rob