Great choice for a vehicle.
Thanks! It is very nice... Fantastic, actually.
Good idea - and even better in the summer when it keep the interior from getting
so warm.
Yes, I agree. My old Subie had the tinting. It was nice to not have
to worry about things being visible on the back seat. I really did
like it, and it helped the autodimming mirror.
BAD idea. Why ruin the handling of a pretty decent vehicle?
I guess that this depends on exactly why and how much, does it not? I
agree that it would reduce the handling aspects of the vehicle in most
(perhaps even all) cases, but I also do a fair amount of off road
driving where ground clearance can be an issue. In some cases even an
inch would make a big difference. Perhaps a better choice might be an
air adjustable system and a few smartly placed skid plates (along with
the rear diff. protector) for under body protection. To be sure, I am
not one of those wankers who want a truck so bloody high off of the
ground that you would require a lift to get in. That certainly is
stupid.
Another BAD idea. If you ever are in a collision you can be sued for making
your car more of a danger to other vehicles and people. I suppose that IF you
were to only put it on when (and if) you were using the vehicle off road it
might be understandable.
Okay, true it may make the vehicle slightly more of a danger to
others, but it is MY safety and potential damage to MY vehicle is what
is most on my mind when I am driving. You see, it's all about ME!
(just kidding!)
Anyway, refering to point 2, above. Yes, I do drive off-road (quite
likely more than most), and the addition of the bull bar would be
helpful in reducing some of the lighter front end damage that you
might expect when driving through the bush. I suppose if I could find
one that was easy to remove and install, and still serve it's intended
function, it would be worth looking in to. I have also found that
having a winch is quite useful in some cases.
Illegal, and pretty much not needed. The car will go plenty quick. 0-60 in
under 6 seconds is probably faster than the chassis is really set up for, and
especially if you raise the suspension you'll have a pretty unsafe car. If you
wanted a faster vehicle, the WRX wagon would have been a better choice as it's
closer to a sport suspension.
While I agree that it is plenty fast, I am not looking for additional
speed. As you say, I could have picked a car the was built more for
speed. I did not. Why? Because I wanted the capacity of a larger
vehicle. Working on the ranch, I find that sometimes I am required to
carry heavy loads (more so than normal), or tow or drag things. The
little extra power would be nice, but it is not 'required'.
Why did I not by a big truck? Simple, I don't want a big truck. I am
often in San Francisco. Have you ever tried to park in San Francisco?
Sometimes even a mini can't find a place.
Simply put, I think that the Forester is the best all around choice
for the way that I drive and for the things that I intend to use if
for. Not too small and not too big. Change for change's sake is not
what I am looking for. I just would like to tailor the car to better
suit my requirements.
I think that the one thing that bends me most is the buggers that buy
big SUVs, 4x4's and trucks and NEVER use them as they were meant to be
used. What?!?! Get MUD all over my car?? Yuck!!!
A pack of wankers, the lot of them!
Cheers,
Michael