[RWebb]

what MY's of Allroad have the low range? 2005 & up?

I know the '09 Forester is better than the '07, but did not know about the multilink rear suspension; it is on my list of things to drive. Seriously doubt the interior is as nice as the Audi, but...

re cost of ownership - I am getting different opinions on that; naturally, there is more risk to the Audi, but does the $23,000 price premium for a Subaru offset that risk (????)

Trust me - I am no irrational Audi-lover - my mom had a 100LS and it had serious design flaws.