I got Forester s-turbo 2001 as my daily driver. Very comfy to drive. Large boot with folding flat rear seats(flat I say flat I mean). Level boot easy to slide things into boot. Can have roof racks. And can tow things. Ones with turbo can tow heavier things. Its an estate but looks more like 4x4. Women love 4x4's ;) ;) ;) did I mention its higher off the ground meaning you can go off-road if needs to.
2000 turbo saloon, 99 v reg. I had one. They are quick and damn light if I compare it to my current 03 blob sti type uk. Bubbles in expansion tank =likely head gasket, water in boot on left side = probably blocked draining hole.