GetAwayDriver Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Well, I was having some routine service done on my LGT today and caught a look at the new Forester Sport. The new facade is extremely sporty, blacked out grills and other sport design enhancements, 2.5 Turbo charged motor with a migrated LGT/WRX front clip and 5MT tranny, and the covert design of a the Forester. I recently saw the post here regarding the Forester STi being featured at a recent US auto show, and that SOA is definitely considering bringing the FSTi to the US market. After talking to the dealers today, they did acknowledge that the FSport is a testbed to see how an STi version would sell in the US. With that being said, what is this forum's thoughts on the performance Forester? I like my LGT and am really attached to it, but love the Forester STi and the thought of a performance oriented Forester with more than just a turboed boxer really intrigues me. With no LGT manual wagon in sight, the FSport/FSTi would be a real possibility. The aftermarket for the Forester is heavily expanding, and with my lease halfway through, the FSport or FSTi would be serious option. Thoughts, opinions on the modibility and performance potiential of the Forester? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chikmagnet Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 any pics of the new sport? -Josh Herrera -2007 DGM OBXT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Yeah, that's SOA. They will offer an half-assed trim - i.e. sport and by the sales of it they will decide if full-blown Forester STI would sell.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetAwayDriver Posted December 13, 2006 Author Share Posted December 13, 2006 I'm going to Las Vegas Subaru this weekend to testdrive a FSport and will take some pictures then. Granted they will be with a mobile phone camera, but it's better than nothing. If you look at the blacked out OEM grills on the Aussie Outback, they did the same thing with the FSport and added a new, very sporty design to the front and gave it more sculpted fenders. The FSport isn't on the website yet, and S of LV just got 3 cars 2 weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreoSTi Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 any pics of the new sport? http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/files/970238_upakt/get-attachment.aspx.jpg -Mike- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtmenace Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 ^^not enough room for the fmic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreoSTi Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 There are more photos in this thread, too; http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49700 -Mike- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opie Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 My local dealer just got two WRB Sports in, one Auto, one M/T...I almost traded the wagon in on one.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetAwayDriver Posted December 14, 2006 Author Share Posted December 14, 2006 My local dealer just got two WRB Sports in, one Auto, one M/T...I almost traded the wagon in on one.... Mind me asking why you decided not to? Damn I love that thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psucaptainkickass Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 The problem is no one is going to know about it. Subaru marketing FTL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueDevil Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 I traded in a 05 FXT on my LGT wagon. I love the FXT, but it's kind of like the kid brother to the LGT. It's not as refined or expensive feeling, but it makes up for it in fun to drive. I found the seats in the forester uncomfortable and the legroom on the 5 speed SORELY lacking. The pedals were too close together and in order to fully depress the clutch, i had to be too close to the gas and brake pedals. It was also noisy inside and had a lot of body roll when it was stock. Overall, I would say the LGT is in a class above the FXT, but I would still recommend the forester to anyone. Taking that into account, a ~300 HP engine would make up for pretty much all of the foresters quirks and shortcomings, but the LGT fits me better. I would rather see a STI version of the Legacy sedan and wagon honestly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQC049 Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 I was going to trade for a FXT sport but decided to wait. I'll either get a Forester STI or Legacy STI(which ever comes out first) in a few years. If not, I'm waiting to see what Volvo is up to. They are coming out with a DSG tranny and there are rumors of an "R" version of the new C30 and S40/V50 line up. A V50R with 300hp, 6 speed/DSG, AWD, Brembos and other goodies is right up my ally. And it's a wagon. Back on topic, I don't think the Forester sport will sell well. Anyone who would be interested in one will know that a Forester STI may be coming and rather wait. I'm one of them. Super JDM part out: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=65039 PM me an offer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetAwayDriver Posted December 15, 2006 Author Share Posted December 15, 2006 Yeh, I think I am in the same boat waiting for an STi version or either the Legacy or the Forester. I should keep a better eye on Volvo. The Volvo S60 R is a car I completely forgot to consider, and it looks shit hot and drives very very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opie Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 Mind me asking why you decided not to? Damn I love that thing. I hate bills...and want to pay off my recent home upgrades before I get a new car...and payment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQC049 Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 Yeh, I think I am in the same boat waiting for an STi version or either the Legacy or the Forester. I should keep a better eye on Volvo. The Volvo S60 R is a car I completely forgot to consider, and it looks shit hot and drives very very well. Yeah, I really like the S60R. I may get one in a few years once the new body style is released. Don't sleep on Volvo, they have some exciting AWD stuff coming out in the next few years. Plus the european delivery program is a great value and cool concept. I plan on taking advantage of it when the time comes. Super JDM part out: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=65039 PM me an offer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dplacen Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 My dealership has two of them. One is silver and the other one is rallye blue. It looks nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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