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Originally Posted by RWebb
The problem is that the new Foresters.......(are) boring ....
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You've said you don't care what they look like, that it's all function for you.
You haven't driven a 2009 up Forester. You haven't driven a turbo Forester. Yet you say they're boring.
Let's see. 800 pounds lighter than the panzerwagon Allroad, with very similar power. FASTER in every way, including handling and braking.... 25% less weight will do that. The 'high center of gravity' is all in your head (literally, your head is higher) as the skidpad and slalom were faster with the Subie. What's boring again?
The 2009-up has a multilink rear suspension that is VERY different than the old one you drove.
Your total cost of ownership (initial purchase price, plus fuel, plus repairs, less resale) will be LESS on a $20K used 2009-2010 Forester XT than that $7K 150K+ mile 2002 Allroad, so it's not all about money.