2007-03-11 19:30:06 · 6 answers · asked by lakat 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Subaru
I have an 02 Forester.
It is a great car for where I live in Minnesota.
It has only two downsides that I have found. One,it does not get great gas mileage, but it is all wheel drive so that is to be expected. Two, it is a bit small. With two kids and their car seats, the car gets small. And do not expect an adult over about 5'8" to be comfortable in the back seats.
But barring those two shortcomings, we have loved our car. Well built, affordable, and can drive through a foot of snow- trust me I have done this before.
Unfortunately, we may need a larger car some day. Until then, we love our Forester.
Hope this helps.
2007-03-12 18:43:06 · answer #1 · answered by Still Learning 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I went in looking for a Forester, fully expecting to buy one. I had been driving a Honda Accord for about 8 years, though, and I found the Forester and its short wheelbase to be a bit TOO much like a small truck for my tastes. I really wanted a small wagon/SUV to carry band equipment and other things, so I was kind of sold on the IDEA of a Forester. As I was headed into the showroom to talk price, I noticed an Outback sitting there with all the doors and the hatch open. It has virtually the same cargo capacity (1 sq ft less than the Forester), but the thing is SO much more like a car that the Forester. I drove it and decided that this was much better suited for me.
I have had an Outback since June, 2006, but I've already owned two of them. I bought the 2.5 first, thinking I'd be just fine with 175 HP, but after 8 years with a 200 HP V-6 in a Honda Accord, I just thought I was beating the 4-cylinder to death. Not that it isn't made to take it, though. In January, 2007, I got the 3.0 LL Bean Outback. Overall, I'd easily say that the Outback 3.0 is on par with the 1999 Accord 3.0 that I had. It's is a very good car unless you are looking for a rolling living room like a Buick or a Lincoln. The AWD, VDC, TCS and all those other letters are a really good set-up, too. It is a very smooth engine and it sounds great when you push it a bit.
In any event, as long as you are shopping Subaru, please drive a Legacy wagon or an Outback wagon and compare them to the Forester. To me, the Outback is sort of a luxury stealth SUV.
2007-03-12 06:21:22 · answer #2 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just bought a 2005 Legacy, and it is an excellent car, esspecially since I upgraded from a 2001 Chevy S-10. I think almost any Subaru you get will work out good for you. They tend to be very reliable and safe.
2007-03-12 12:22:17 · answer #3 · answered by Michael L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Excellent choice. Recommended for safety and reliability. Just look for oil leaks - which will not stop the car. That is experience with older models and the Impreza which has similar mechanicals.
2007-03-12 05:38:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are the best in class. Safe, reliable and greatall wheel drive.
2007-03-12 09:42:47 · answer #5 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry i cant help you
2007-03-12 04:50:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋