I might be coming back to a forester...Q's?

tom@kartboy · 07-02-2009, 02:34 PM

Hi guys and gals. i'm looking to sell the 08 STi to pick up another FXT.

looking at a FXT with leather. i'm confusered on what the major differences between the 09's and 10's. are there any major differences that i would want one over the other? been looking around here but cant seem to find any real answers.

or if anyone in SD has a 10 FXT limited and wants to trade for an STi let me know :)

Tom

pleiad7 · 07-02-2009, 02:38 PM

No major differences between the two, really.

New for 2010s
New for all 2010 models (not just Forester), Subaru is using major 'Option Packages' to equip cars. These are factory-only upgrade packages available on appropriate models.
For example - the All Weather Package (was standard on 09 Premiums) is now Option Package (#02) on the 2010 Premium, so not all Premiums will have it, but it was standard on all 09 Premiums (except for the very first few months production). So should we call this new base Premium without the All Weather Package a 'Premium Lite'

New all models, overhead Map Lights get 'Door Open' switch (light fades off).
New 2.5X Premium gets a 10way power seat with power lumbar
New Navigation now includes Bluetooth (Navigation is Option Package #10, available on Limiteds only)
New Paprika Red Pearl (was on 08/09 Imprezas is you want to see it)
New Camillia Red now with Platinum interior (not off black anymore)
Gone Topaz Gold Metallic

According to Subaru Research Site- specs, prices, invoice, options, 2010, 2009, 2008....

tom@kartboy · 07-02-2009, 02:40 PM

interesting, thats pretty much exactly what i wanted to know. might be good to bargin down a little on an 09 if possible.

Thanks Silke

sea-scooby · 07-02-2009, 02:50 PM

You thinking of doing anything crazy with it or making parts for it?

If your curious, PIA here is WA bought a wrecked 08 STi and swapped everything onto an 09 XT.

tom@kartboy · 07-02-2009, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sea-scooby

You thinking of doing anything crazy with it or making parts for it?

If your curious, PIA here is WA bought a wrecked 08 STi and swapped everything onto an 09 XT.

prob not. need reliable daily driver. but most likely tinker some, always do...

i already did a FXTSTI swap. NEVER should have sold that car...

satalac · 07-02-2009, 03:29 PM

was it the picture of the ambulance with the hoodscoop that got you wanting a forester again? ;)

tom@kartboy · 07-02-2009, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by satalac

was it the picture of the ambulance with the hoodscoop that got you wanting a forester again? ;)

lol reminds me of my last trip in an ambulance...

pleiad7 · 07-02-2009, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tom@kartboy

NEVER should have sold that car...

I know... I'm not even sure where that car ended up. The most recent owner here tried to sell it for such a long time. Don't know if he ever did, but it was kinda sad to see this car go from one of the most coveted XTs on this forum to something that slipped into oblivion. Heck, it was even owned by a real celebrity for a while!

tom@kartboy · 07-02-2009, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pleiad7

I know... I'm not even sure where that car ended up. The most recent owner here tried to sell it for such a long time. Don't know if he ever did, but it was kinda sad to see this car go from one of the most coveted XTs on this forum to something that slipped into oblivion. Heck, it was even owned by a real celebrity for a while!

yup tell me about it... i talk to Pat all the time(-W- drummer i sold the car to) we both say we should have kept it. it went to someone in bakersfield. then someone back east Georgia i think. i get an email from the latest owner every once in a while asking some questions.

T

Vinnyd · 07-02-2009, 07:38 PM

fxsti swap an 09!!!!!!!!!!!!!
if anyone can do it right you can. and if tom@kartboy does it it will prove to subaru that they should do it as well

07-02-2009, 02:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
tom@kartboy Supporting Vendor Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 503 Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	I might be coming back to a forester...Q's? Hi guys and gals. i'm looking to sell the 08 STi to pick up another FXT. looking at a FXT with leather. i'm confusered on what the major differences between the 09's and 10's. are there any major differences that i would want one over the other? been looking around here but cant seem to find any real answers. or if anyone in SD has a 10 FXT limited and wants to trade for an STi let me know :) Tom __________________ Tom Deadrick www.kartboy.com

07-02-2009, 02:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
pleiad7 The Seventh Sister Administrator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North of the Bay Posts: 17,217 Gallery: 21 Feedback Score: 29 reviews	No major differences between the two, really. New for 2010s New for all 2010 models (not just Forester), Subaru is using major 'Option Packages' to equip cars. These are factory-only upgrade packages available on appropriate models. For example - the All Weather Package (was standard on 09 Premiums) is now Option Package (#02) on the 2010 Premium, so not all Premiums will have it, but it was standard on all 09 Premiums (except for the very first few months production). So should we call this new base Premium without the All Weather Package a 'Premium Lite' New all models, overhead Map Lights get 'Door Open' switch (light fades off). New 2.5X Premium gets a 10way power seat with power lumbar New Navigation now includes Bluetooth (Navigation is Option Package #10, available on Limiteds only) New Paprika Red Pearl (was on 08/09 Imprezas is you want to see it) New Camillia Red now with Platinum interior (not off black anymore) Gone Topaz Gold Metallic According to Subaru Research Site- specs, prices, invoice, options, 2010, 2009, 2008.... __________________ -Silke 04 FXT PP PSM ~ "Subed" 98 Forester S ~ "Slynki"

07-02-2009, 02:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
tom@kartboy Supporting Vendor Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 503 Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	interesting, thats pretty much exactly what i wanted to know. might be good to bargin down a little on an 09 if possible. Thanks Silke __________________ Tom Deadrick www.kartboy.com

07-02-2009, 02:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
sea-scooby The Sub kit guy Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Renton, Wa Posts: 12,729 Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 69 reviews	You thinking of doing anything crazy with it or making parts for it? If your curious, PIA here is WA bought a wrecked 08 STi and swapped everything onto an 09 XT. __________________ 05 Forester XTi Premium M/T (bobbytuned VF39)(his) 05 Forester X A/T (hers) My Journal page

07-02-2009, 03:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
satalac Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nashville Posts: 1,535 Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	was it the picture of the ambulance with the hoodscoop that got you wanting a forester again? ;) __________________ Java Black Pearl 04XT 5sp Stg. 1

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Vinnyd Contributing Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Columbia, Md Posts: 2,982 Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 14 reviews	fxsti swap an 09!!!!!!!!!!!!! if anyone can do it right you can. and if tom@kartboy does it it will prove to subaru that they should do it as well __________________ 500hp Journal big wheels and big brakes soon

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