[stinhambo]

Hi all,

I am speaking to our local (and only) Subaru dealer today about a Forester X Auto. Are there any extras that are must haves or should I be looking at the XS?

Also, will the 4 speed auto be sticking around or should I wait and see if a CVT comes around early next year?

The driveaway price for an X is $36,500 but I'm aiming for about $33,500. Is this reasonable?

We were looking at the new Mazda CX-7 2.5 and while this had a lovely interior, it isn't really suited to any off-blacktop motoring and we have thousands of square kilometers of national parks up here. It would be a shame not to enjoy them!

 

[FLdrummer]

Welcome to the forum. I visited your city back in 2004. Great place.

 

[stinhambo]

Welcome to the forum. I visited your city back in 2004. Great place.

Awesome! Did you get to visit any of the rainforest and national parks?

 

[frogstar7055]

Myself I'd rather have the 4eat than the CVT.
And yes will run circles around the Mazda off pavement.

Welcome aboard.

 

[stinhambo]

Myself I'd rather have the 4eat than the CVT.
And yes will run circles around the Mazda off pavement.

Welcome aboard.

Just heading off to the Subaru dealer now!

 

[2.5x_sleeper]

Welcome to the forum from Oregon! :biggrin:

Good luck on your Forester purchase. Post up a picture when you get one. :wink:

Bobby...

 

[steve_green_forester]

Welcome

Welcome to the forum (from a newby).

Have fond memories of Cairns - especially Kuranda Scenic Railway - Home Page

Cheers - Steve

Hi all,

I am speaking to our local (and only) Subaru dealer today about a Forester X Auto. Are there any extras that are must haves or should I be looking at the XS?

Also, will the 4 speed auto be sticking around or should I wait and see if a CVT comes around early next year?

The driveaway price for an X is $36,500 but I'm aiming for about $33,500. Is this reasonable?

We were looking at the new Mazda CX-7 2.5 and while this had a lovely interior, it isn't really suited to any off-blacktop motoring and we have thousands of square kilometers of national parks up here. It would be a shame not to enjoy them!

 

[Tuned200]

Welcome to the forum from KY.

 

[Duderotomy]

Welcome to the forum from Niagara Falls!

 

[FLdrummer]

Awesome! Did you get to visit any of the rainforest and national parks?

Yep, but only the touristy stuff. None of the cool local spots off the beaten path. Spent a day on the Great Barrier Reef at the Low Islands. Also did the cablecar ride over the rain forest, plus a few other stops. Unfortunately it was a quick trip - was only there for about 3 days and was part of a large wind symphony (100+ folks on the trip) that were performing in Sydney and Cairns. Between rehearsal schedules and the size of the group, mobility was a bit impaired.

 

[stinhambo]

Yep, but only the touristy stuff. None of the cool local spots off the beaten path. Spent a day on the Great Barrier Reef at the Low Islands. Also did the cablecar ride over the rain forest, plus a few other stops. Unfortunately it was a quick trip - was only there for about 3 days and was part of a large wind symphony (100+ folks on the trip) that were performing in Sydney and Cairns. Between rehearsal schedules and the size of the group, mobility was a bit impaired.

I'll be sure to post some photos when I go visit some tracks

 

[Pam_Cakes]

Welcome.

 

[Snoshado]

Welcome from Lake Tahoe. Must... Have.. Pics!!!

 

[stinhambo]

I'm getting a test drive next week when they have an auto X in stock. If all goes well then I'll put down a deposit and have a 2010 registered Forester!

 

[stinhambo]

It's done!

Went to the dealer and got a final $158 off the price to round it down to AU$35,500.

Forester X | Automatic
Spark Silver | Grey Cloth

* Front Mud Flaps
* Window Visors (Weathershields)
* Tweeter Kit
* Cargo Nets (Side)
* Rear Bumper Step (Resin)

Estimated delivery date is end of March 2010.

Looking forward to many adventures (and more accessories!)

 

[colin4130]

Welcome to the forum - look forward to seeing some pics when it arrives!