robert99 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 I'm looking to buy a new car, its got to be practical (ie: estate), quick, not too common and ideally 4 wheel drive I've narrowed the options down to a Legacy 3.0R Spec B or a Forester 2.5 XT I've already done plenty of research into the Legacy but the Forester is a new option for me so I don't know too much about them other than they are pertty quick and if you can handle a bit of body role they handle well What I would like to know is what they're like on the motorway, with only 5 gears and acceleration like that I imagine the gearing is quite short, what are they like comfort wise on long journeys and what mpg can people get on the motorway? I'm looking at something around 2005 with 60k to 90k on the clock is there anything I should look out for or any major work I should check has been done (cam belt, etc) Thanks in advance for your advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert99 Posted May 23, 2013 Author Share Posted May 23, 2013 also if anyone has owned or at least driven the legacy and the forester a comparison would be amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 1st off I would like to0 say welcome to S.O.C :) And sorry can't really comment on either car I've only ever had the Impreza but I know from what people on the forums say there both great car's. So I would rather them tell you there self's :) <<<( Yes I'm passing the book along) :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 Wotcha and welcome - hopefully some of the Legacy / Forester members will be along to share their opinions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subaru Owners Club Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Welcome to the Subaru Owners Club Mate! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayman1959 Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 I have the forester 55 plate just driven 300+ miles, lovely drive always want to give you more. Very comfortable done a steady 80 most of way, only one problem a big problem for my boy, there are thease !Removed! cameras everywhere so you have to hold the reigns in. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Hi hayman1959 welcome to S.O.C Your car sounds great feel free to upload some pictures :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Wotcha and welcome- yup you do have to watch that right foot - it becomes addictive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nascartaffy Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 I know that my car is not what you are looking for but just in case you can stretch your budget, I have a 2013 Forester XT. You did say you were looking for a new car :D 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanmac Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 Drive a Forester STI, great car, just changing to an Outback. Its wicked, you can do a lot with a Forester turbo. BTW it will be up for sale soon with a brand new engine in it. ATVB. AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 Just remember to post some pictures from what 've seen helps with the sale :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanmac Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 cheers gambit, I may not sell it I love it, cant afford 3 Scoobies Cheers AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 That's what I like to hear love for the scoob's :D Yeah I hear ya 2 didn't last very long for me so can't imagine what 3 would be like lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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