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2006 Forester;other Subarus? sitemap Available May 2004, all 2005 U.S. Forester models get air filtration, driver's airbags is now dual stage deploying in addition to dual stage passenger airbag, new.... more what's new history
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Updates, misc links etc: March 05 Leading car testing magazine: Forester a favored pick for a Smaller SUV category and a suggested buy. 6/06 Manual transmission: be sure to always
let off the clutch completely to release the hill holder.
new for 05 XS LL Bean comments, tips welcomed. all information subject to change and correction. all photographs, text, formatting © joe spitz :: unauthorized reproduction prohibited V 5.10.09 you are here http://www.cars101.com/subaru/forester/forester2005.html |
BASICS...
The Subaru Forester is an all-wheel-drive
car-based SUV introduced in 1998. Made by Fuji (Subaru) in Ota, Japan.
Shares wheelbase with the Subaru Impreza
Size and price wise it fits between the
smaller Impreza and the larger Legacy and is popular with commuter, campers
and small families. People appreciate the practicality, looks, strong motor,
smooth ride and excellent handling.
The Forester has done very well in Insurance
Institute crash tests and various consumer magazine ratings, usually earning
top spots and recommended ratings.
HISTORY...
2005 summary:Available
starting in May 2004.
October: new options now available: Short
shifter on XT models, Auto dimming mirror/compass with optional Homelink
on all models
September: Price increase on all cars
delivered to dealers starting 9/04
All 05 models get air filtration, the driver's
airbags is now dual stage deploying as the passenger airbag has been, there
a new remote keyless entry, new black sidewall tires.
New model: XS LL Bean replaces the XS
Premium with Leather model, which was included in early printed brochures.
The LL Bean has new load leveling rear suspension, hard finish cargo floor,
comes standard with auto dimming mirror/copmpass & etc.
Power driver's seat is finally on the
Forester, it is on all XS and XT models.
Turbo XT gets new immobilizer (chipped)
key, and the XT Premium with leather/sunroof is now available with a manual
transmission.
There are a few new colors and etc....
2004: Turbo XT model introduced.
2003: Major remodel:
2nd generation Forester available mid-May 2002.
1st major re-design sinbce
introduced in 1998. Models renamed X and XS.
Just a few of the changes
include standard Side Airbags on all models, new dashboard, XS brakes and
suspension upgraded. New grill, tailgate, hood, seats ..
2002 model has a few minor upgrades, including factory leather (S Premium only), daytime running lights etc
2001 Minor re-design, available early, in February 2000. New: front, rear lights, dashboard, rear seats, S Premium model added
1999 model body was stiffened and strengthened and did very well in crash tests.
1998 1ST YEAR!
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Destination $575 (up $25) New advertising fee (275) charged to dealers New models:
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Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Air filtration (replace filter every 3+ mos or so) New keyless remote Dual stage deploying driver's airbags (n additon to dual passenger airbag) Illuminated power window button Black raised letter tires replace white raised letter tires New center dashdisplay |
(in additon to the X) Upgraded speakers 8 way Power driver's seat (finally!) 8 spoke 16" alloys new climate control knobs |
(in addition to X, XS) automatic transmission
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(in addition to X) XT Premium w/ sunroof & leather is
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the Forester meets federal safety standards for Passenger Vehicles The Forester does not require a roll over warning label on the driver's visor and has excellent emergency handling. (All other small sport utilities are required to have a safety warning that they don't handle like a normal car and extra care must be taken to prevent roll over and injury) |
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Safety
5 Star front, side crash results, US Gov testing http://www.nhtsa.com Crash Tests from the Ins Inst for Hgwy Safety all models have front and front side air
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Warranties-
Bumper-to-bumper: 3 year/36,000 miles 3year/36,000 Service Adjustment (adjustment performed one time) 3yr/36000 miles roadside assistance ( Cross Country Motor Club, call 800 261-2155) 3year/36,000 mile Wear Item Warranty covers brake pad/shoe linings, clutch disc lining, wiper blades Roadside assistance: 3 year/36,000 miles Powertrain: 5 year/ 60,000 miles Corrosion: 5 year/100,000 miles Does not cover wear or damage due to competitive driving |
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Minor service: every 15,000 miles - inspection, tire rotation (best 9-12,000 miles), air and other filter changes as necessary. 30,000 mile service with major fluids and filter change and starting with 2000 Models replace spark plugs 60,000 miles - repeat 30,000 service, on 1998-9 models spark plug replacement 105,000 miles replace timing belt. |
on cars delivered to dealers in May 2005 on cars delivered to dealers in 9/04 NOTES new on 2005s
NEW
advertising charge. Invoice prices do not include a new regional Subaru
advertising fee ($275) that is already in effect in many areas of the U.S.
and should be national by years end according to Subaru.
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$575 is destination |
$575 is destination add for regional advertising |
2005 X, manual trans | 5FA | $21,195 +$575 = $21,770
after 9/2004 $21,295 +$575 =$21,870 after May 2005 $21,445 +$575= $22,020 |
$19,579 +$575 = $20,154
after 9/2004 $19,685 +$575 = $20,260 after May 2005 $19,843 +$575= $20,418 |
2005 X, automatic trans | 5FB | $21,995 +$575 = $22,570
after 9/2004 $22,095 +$575 = $22,670 after May 2005 $22,245 +$575= $22,820 |
$20,306 +$575 = $20,881
after 9/2004 $20,412 +$575 = $20,987 after May 2005 $20,570 +$575= $21,145 |
2005 XS, manual trans | 5FC | $23,595 +$575 = $24,170
after 9/2004 $23,695 +$575 = $24,270 after May 2005 $23,845 +$575= $24,420 |
$21,679 +$575 = $22,254
after 9/2004 $21,784 +$575 = $22,359 after May 2005 $21,942 +$575= $22,517 |
2005 XS, automatic trans | 5FD | $24,395 +$575 = $24,970
after 9/2004 $24,495 +$575 =$25,070 after May 2005 $24,645 +$575= $25,220 |
$22,406 +$575 = $22,981
after 9/2004 $22,511 +$575 = $23,086 after May 2005 $22,669 +$575= $23,244 |
2005 XS w/ moonroof, manual trans | 5FE | $24,595 +$575 = $25,170
after 9/2004 $24,695 +$575 = $25,270 after May 2005 $24,845 +$575= $25,420 |
$22,5876 +$575 = $23,162
after 9/2004 $22,692 +$575 = $23,267 after May 2005 $22,850 +$575= $23,425 |
2005 XS w/ moonroof, automatic trans | 5FF | $25,395 +$575 = $25,970
after 9/2004 $25,495 +$575 =$26,070 after May 2005 $25,645 +$575= $26,220 |
$23,314 +$575 = $23,889
after 9/2004 $23,419 +$575 = $23,995 after May 2005 $23,577 +$575= $24,152 |
2005 XS LL Bean, automatic trans | 5FG | $26,295 +$575 = $26,870
after 9/2004 $26,395 +$575 = $26,970 after May 2005 $26,545 +$575= $27,120 |
$24,149 +$575 = $24,704
after 9/2004 $24,235 +$575 = $24,819 after May 2005 $24,393 +$575= $24,968 |
2005 XT turbo, manual trans | 5FI | $25,595 +$575 = $26,170
after 9/2004 $25,695 +$575 = $26,270 after May 2005 $25,845 +$575= $26,420 |
$23,593 +$575 = $24,168
after 9/2004 $23,698 +$575 = $24,273 after May 2005 $23,856 +$575= $24,431 |
2005 XT turbo, automatic trans | 5FJ | $26,395 +$575 = $26,970
after 9/2004 $26,495 +$575 = $27,070 after May 2005 $26,645 +$575= $27,220 |
$23,593 +$575 = $24,895
after 9/2004 $24,425 $25,000 after May 2005 $24m583 +$575= $25,158 |
2005 XT Premium w/ leather, sunroof, manual trans | 5FK | $27,295 +$575 = $27,870
after 9/2004 $27,395 +$575 = $27,970 after May 2005 $27,545 +$575= $28,120 |
$25,132 +$575 = $25,707
after 9/2004 $25,237 +$575 = $25,812 after May 2005 $25,395 +$575= $25,970 |
2005 XT Premium w/ leather, sunroof, automatic trans | 5FL | $28,095 +$575 = $28,670
after 9/2004 $28,195 +$575 = $28,770 after May 2005 $28,345 +$575= $28,920 |
$25,859 +$575 = $26,434
after 9/2004 $25,964 +$575 = $26,539 after May 2005 $26,122 +$575= $26,697 |
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Overall height including roof rack & cross bars: 65" Overall width: 68.3" Wheelbase: 99.4" Turning radius: 34.8ft Track front/rear: 58.9"/58.5" Angle of approach: 24.8* Angle of departure: 21.2* Breakover angle: 18.7* Driver's seat height, hand measured from ground: app 24-27" |
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Stereo: 100 watt am/fm/weatherband with
single disc CD
Stereo: 4 speakers 2 Tone with unpainted charcoal gray lower body-cladding and bumpers Cupholders: 2 front, 2 rear (re-designed) Rear defroster, rear wiper blade de-icer See-through front head rests Full Size spare tire under floor inside vehicle 16" steel wheels, MS tires Leather shift boot (manual only) Roof rack with Cross Bars, 150# capacity Height adjustable drivers seat Lumbar support, driver's seat Interior dome light (delayed off), rear cargo light, Map lights with sunglass holder 3 under-carpet rear cargo storage bins 4 cargo tie-down hooks, Tilt steering column Tachometer, low fuel light, coolant temp. gauge Automatic off headlights Floor mats, carpeted Split folding rear seats Raised back-up lights (reverse lights) Plastic headlight lens, chip resistant lexan Dual over-head storage console (sunglasses etc) Center storage console with 12v power outlet 2 Trip odometers Tinted glass |
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adds over XS (everything the XS has, plus....) |
XS LL Bean adds over XS with moonroof |
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16 valve, SOHC Single Overhead Cam Fuel system: multi-port sequential fuel injection, distributorless ignition |
Intercooled Active Valve Control System AVCS |
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Horsepower
Torque |
166 ft lbs torque at 4000 rpm |
torque 235lb-ft @ 3,600 rpm |
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Transmission | S: manual with hill holder
0: automatic |
S: manual with hill holder
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S: automatic | S: manual with hill holder
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3rd 1.448, 4th 1.088, 5th .780, reverse 3.333. final 4.111
automatic: 1st 3.027, 2nd 1.619, 3rd 1,0, 4th 0.694 reverse 2.272; final 4.444 |
manual: 1st 3.454, 2nd 1.947,
3rd 1.366. 4th 0.972, 5th 0.738, reverse 2.272. Final 4.444
automatic: 1st 2.785, 2nd 1.545. 3rd 1.0,
4th 0.694,
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Tune-up information*
check, confirm with your mechanic - parts supplier for confirmation or changes. Not responsible for errors etc |
plugs: Platinum Champion RC10YCR,
or NGK BKR6E-11, BKR5E-11
firing order 1-3-2-4 ignition timing/idle (btdc): manual 10* +/- 8* 650 rpm, auto 15*+/- 8* 700rpm Idle speed/rpm: manual: 650 +/- 100, auto 700 +/-100 Generator/Battery 12V-90A, manual 48AH, Auto 52AH |
plugs: iridium NGK: PFR6G
firing order 1-3-2-4 ignition timing/idle (btdc): 17* +/- 10* at 700rpm Idle speed/rpm 700+/- 100 Generator/Battery 12V-90A, manual 48AH, auto 52AH |
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Fuel economy
all models: 15.9 US gallon tank |
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EPA economy rating: Manual trans - 23 city / 30 highway Automatic trans - 22 city / 28 highway Automatic. |
Premium Unleaded recommended
EPA economy rating Manual trans: 19/24 Automatic trans: 20/23 |
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Brakes | Front: 11.4" vented disc with dual
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Rear: 9" drum. |
Front: 11.4" vented front
disc, dual caliper piston, Rear: 10.3" disc.
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Wheels, tires | 16x6.5" steel wheel,
6.5jj, offset 48 (1.89) M&S 215/60R16 raised black letter |
6.5jj, offset 48 (1.89) silver finsh with |
6.5jj, offset 48 (1.89) |
M&S 215/60 R16 raised black letter |
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Curb Weight (pounds): automatic trans | 3,135 | 3,150 | 3,195 | 3,270 | 3,270 | |
Towing -
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Notes prices are factory installed. Dealer installed prices may be higher due to labor and parts costs (contact your dealer) How to read: List (invoice)
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Option
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X model | XS,
XS w/ moonroof |
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Popular Equipment Group 1 A-G depending
on color
rear bumper cover, cargo tray, painted splash guards $289 ($186) |
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Popular Equipment Group 2 (code F4G) Auto-dimming rear view mirror/compass, Security Alarm Upgrade, Custom Tailpipe Tip $429 ($280) |
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Popular Equipment Group 2B (code F5H) Auto-dimming rear view mirror/compass with Homelink, Security Alarm Upgrade, Custom Tailpipe Tip $514 ($336) |
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Popular Equipment Group 3
Rear cargo net, Armrest ext. $174 ($114) |
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Popular Equipment Group 4 (F4Q) Rear cargo bin, rubber floor mats $170 ($105) |
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Popular Equipment Group 5 (code F4T) Rear verticle and side cargo nets, front seatback cargo net, cargo area spotlight $232 ($148) |
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Popular Equipment Group 6 (F4U) Cargo tray, mud flaps, tailpipe tip $272 ($175) |
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Popular Equipment Group 7A (F5C) Alarm security upgrade, auto dimming rear view mirror/compass $387 ($252) |
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Popular Equipment Group 7B available late October 2004. Alarm security upgrade, auto dimming rear view mirror/compass with Homelink $472 ($308) |
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Premium Sound Package 1 (code F4R) CD in dash 6 disc Changer, upgraded speakers, tweeters, subwoofer amplifier, $1,101 ($770) |
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Premium Sound Package 2 (code F4F)
tweeters, subwoofer/amplifier $245 ($375) |
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Performance Group: short throw shifter, turbo boost gauge, medal pad set. manual transmission only $820 ($535) |
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CD changer, 6 disc in dash (code D3A). $525 ($394) |
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Tweeters (code D3D) $102. ($67) |
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Subwoofer/amplifier (code: D3C) $273 ($109) |
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Auto-dimming rearview mirror w/ compass
(code: KYE)
The name says it all $183 ($119) |
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$268 ($175) available late October 2004 |
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Auto-dimming rearview mirror w/ compass
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$85 ($56) available late October 2004 |
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Security alarm upgrade $204 ($133) |
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Immobilizer chipped key |
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Rear bumper cover (code P3G) $59 ($39) |
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Cargo tray (code M3D) $75 ($46) |
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Cargo bin (code M2E) $115 ($72) |
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Cargo net rear (code M3A) $46. ($30) |
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Rear differential protector rear (code: P3A) $107 ($70) |
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steel gray painted or body color mud flaps
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textured gray unpainted |
XS: steel gray painted. w/ moonroof: body colored |
steel gray or silver |
body color |
body color |
Brush guard, (code P3D, E) $301 ($196) |
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steel gray painted |
steel gray |
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Alloy Wheels, 16" (H3A) $659 ($495) |
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Wheel Locks (code MSV) $41 ($27) |
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Performance Guage Pack: manifold vaccuum, oil temperature, volts $725 ($518) |
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* fine print:
These webpages are 100% unofficial and by Joe Spitz who is solely responsible
for content.
these pages may contain errors so check
with your dealer, parts supplier, mechanic, spouse/so/kids, current or
ex inlaws, insurance agent, astrologer and the family pet before making
any decisions. All information subject to change and correction
Always inspect and have inspected and
test drive any car before driving or buying or even considering buying..
Not responsible for errors or typos or
any problems etc that might arise from use of this page (phew).
These pages are done to help you determine
your interest in Subaru.
Thank you.
Joe Spitz
206 769-7821
suggestions and comments related to this
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