I work at Subaru now.
Awesome, now let's start with the litany of (unreasonable) requests and/or complaints!! I expect these will be addressed ASAP!
1. Where's the frigging WRX hatch??
2. Can you finally improve the customer experience at Western Subaru dealerships?
3. Is it true the new Impreza won't have a stick option - if so, BOOOOO!
4. Why won't Subaru put a more potent engine into Crosstrek? (or refer back to #1)
5. 205 HP in the 2017 BRZ...c'mon Subaru, you can do better!
6. I want a short-shift kit for my 6MT Forester! (maybe I should direct that to Kartboy or others in the aftermarket...)
7. STi - when is it getting an updated engine?
8. Did I mention "Where the hell is the WRX hatch??"
Seriously though, I'm glad Subaru Canada still offers the manual in most of their lineup, especially the Legacy and Outback (not available in the USA). Tell your bosses that Canadians appreciate that - and some of us have voted with our wallets! (And I'm sure more would if dealerships would actually stock some M/T vehicles).
About the sound deadening in the 2017 Forester - when I took the door panels off to switch out the (awful) factory speakers, there certainly was room for some Dynamat! I don't mind the road / engine noise though...just gives me an excuse to crank up the aftermarket head unit.