any forester 2.5xt drivers out there

[robert99]

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

[robert99]

also if anyone has owned or at least driven the legacy and the forester a comparison would be amazing

[Gambit]

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

[Jay762]

Wotcha and welcome - hopefully some of the Legacy / Forester members will be along to share their opinions

[Subaru Owners Club]

Welcome to the Subaru Owners Club Mate! :D

[hayman1959]

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 &#33;Removed&#33; cameras everywhere so you have to hold the reigns in.

[Gambit]

Hi hayman1959 welcome to S.O.C

Your car sounds great feel free to upload some pictures :)

[Jay762]

Wotcha and welcome- yup you do have to watch that right foot - it becomes addictive

[nascartaffy]

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

[Alanmac]

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

[Gambit]

Just remember to post some pictures from what 've seen helps with the sale :)

[Alanmac]

cheers gambit,

 

 

I may not sell it I love it, cant afford 3 Scoobies

 

 

Cheers

 

 

 

AM

[Gambit]

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