Hello All,

 

I have previously posted on the old version of this forum and I'm a long time Subaru owner (on number 4 and counting). I'm considering getting an '04 XS to replace my '96 Legacy LS Wagon. I recently saw Subaru's announcement about the '05 Forester line-up, including the LL Bean edition:

 

http://www.subaru.com/content/newscm/index.jsp

 

Based on this release, it appears that the 2005 is getting, among other things:

 

-Monotone color only for XS (except LL Bean)

-New 3-Spoke Steering Wheel

-Power Driver's Seat (XS and up)

-Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system to X & XS (already in XT)

-Dual-stage deployment driver’s air bag

-Standard air filtration system

-Illuminated power lock switches

-Raised black-letter tires

 

I don't know if prices have been released (I assume they will go up if equipment is added, but who knows), but I was wondering if anyone is considering waiting for an '05 based on these features, especially the ETC.

 

Thanks for any responses

Joe

 

(also posted this on www.subaruforester.com)

Nope, we bought our '04XT 5spd a few weeks ago and there is nothing on that list that would have convinced us to wait (besides, we got the 1.9% interest rate too:brow: ). What a HOOT this car is!

 

-Louis-

'04 Forester XT 5spd

'91 Loyale 5spd 4wd Wagon