robin61

Yes that is very good.

We do too much around town stop / start driving so diesel isn't really an option for us. MPG isn't a huge issue because we're not covering a lot of miles. It'll be petrol or hybrid for me next time I change the car. I think maybe diesel has reached its peak and we will gradually see petrol turbo and hybrid cars becoming more popular. Think you are right about tax on diesel.

Well the article seems to be fairly confident that they have been developing a hybrid. I'd consider one.

Interesting article here on the new XV. With a Hybrid option. http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/subaru/xv/94326/new-2017-subaru-xv-teased-ahead-of-geneva-motor-show-reveal?_mout=1&utm_campaign=autoexpress_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&tpid=420289999996

I won' t be buying brand new I will probably go for something about 3 years old with low mileage. Too much depreciation buying brand new. I have been keeping my eyes open on prices on auto trader and there doesn' t seem to be a huge difference at that age. I think I would enjoy either car though so choosing is a nice problem to have.

Yes I will be going for petrol auto as well. I don't cover a great deal of miles so can' t justify diesel plus as I do a fair bit around town I am concerned about DPF issues with diesel. I like auto especially around town and a decent ride height. Yeah I know fuel economy will not be great but really unless it' s ridiculous as i don' t cover huge mileages it' not a big problem for me.

No bother. I must get myself one of these xv's either that or an Outback is what I fancy. Need to hand the company car back first though.

Hi, Have a look at the post 'How are you guys finding the XV'. It's a recent one in this section. There is some info there about the optional space saver spare wheel.

That is worth remembering. I had always just assumed you would get a really crap price from them.

Yes a nice Xmas present David. Hope you have a large chimney.

Very nice it looks good in that colour.

That's very good.

Sounds good out of interest what kind of MPG are you getting ?

That looks fine Rizmo. You don't lose a lot.

Thanks Brandy. It's always nice to have something a bit different. I like the fact you don't see very many.

Thanks. I am pleased you are happy with it. I think I would also go with a spare wheel. Those cans of gue are not much good and in the past I have been caught out with what would have been 20 minutes changing the wheel becoming a 5 hour recovery ! What a pain. I assume the spare wheel kind of raises the floor level in the boot ? Still probably worth the sacrifice.

I looked into my nearest Subaru dealer today. Really to have a look at the Outback or Legacy. Maybe even a Forester. However the XV looked nice and a bit bigger than I had thought it would be and I was thinking that actually this may be an option. I would be really interested to find out how you guys are finding them in terms of durability, reliability, comfort etc. Thanks

Yeah it isn't very interesting but gets the family from a to b. Once I am spending my own money that will be sorted. Looking forward to handing it back really.

Thanks guys. The other thing I like is the reputation they seem to have for reliability. These cars seem to tick a lot of boxes for me.

Hi Guys, I've just signed up. I drive a company Peugeot at the moment and have had company cars since the 1980's. I am hoping to get early retirement within the next year or so and when I do I'll be needing a car. I'm thinking either the Legacy or Outback estates are favorite but maybe even a Forester. I don't cover high mileages and do a fair bit of door to door as Dad's taxi service so I'm thinking a petrol is a better bet and I'd like an auto. Why a Subaru ? Well I've always liked them and never had the chance as a company car. Plus they are a bit different and a bit more interesting than the more common Fords, Toyota etc and with a bit more time on my hands I'll be glad of another hobby or two. Also these seem to be a good value used buy. I'll probably go for something about 3 or so years old when the time comes. In the meantime I'd like to lurk here for a while and see what I can learn. Regards Robin