Pros: What do you like about 2009 Subaru Forester?
Nimble as a mountain goat on all surfaces.
Smooth, supple ride.
Excellent acceleration with turbo.
Spacious and versatile.
Great in city, highway and offroad situations. Cons: How would you improve 2009 Subaru Forester?
Loud fan with climate control on auto setting.
A bit too much wind noise on high speed cruising.
Would like power passenger seat. 2009 Subaru Forester Review:
Model: 2009 Subaru Forester XT Limited w/o Navigation. Silver Spark Metallic, Leather.
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After suffering through 40 snow events in Chicago last winter, I decided that, while I loved my BMW sedan, I would not go through another winter without an AWD vehicle. I looked at and test drove AWD BMWs including the sedans, X5 and X3. I expanded to other brands, including Ford, Infiniti, Acura, Toyota, Honda, Nissan and Audi. I had been trying to decide between a sedan (the Infiniti M35X) and an SUV (BMW X3) when an old tree-hugging friend recommended that I look at the new Forester. Indeed, that was the last vehicle that I test drove (an XT Limited). I was pleasantly surprised by not only the performance, but the comfort, convenience and utility. I actually delayed my decision for a month, and took it out for a second test drive. I was sold and ordered one that very day. I have had the vehicle for 5 months and have been delighted with its performance in the snowy and icy conditions that have plagued Chicago. In the better weather since the winter, it has been a delight to drive: comfortable, quiet, fast, nimble and very spacious. The fact that it was five figures less expensive that my other choices still astounds me. |
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