DISQUS

sbaker8380 · 2 years ago

I'm in the market for a car and also have one kid (at home). I think I'll push for better gas mileage than the Forester, though (and a used car, too). Saw 27 mpg highway for the standard Foresters. Did you see cars over 30 mpg that looked the least bit interesing to you? Was there a reason you went for a larger car. A dog, perhaps?

maxkalehoff · 2 years ago

Hi sbaker8380,
The Forester actually gets slightly better mileage for me; the 27 mpg is the average highway rating. We considered hybrids, though, at least with my friends, a lot of the top hybrids achieve significantly lower mileage versus what their manufacturers' advertised. Moreover, the hybrids are more finicky and costly from a mechanical and maintenance standpoint -- and those were two major criteria for us.

I also liked the Volkswagen Passat with the diesel engine, but that started to exceed our price range. Why the size of the care we went with -- the Forester? Built on the Impreza chassis, it's actually not that big. But the bottom line is that it had to hold a car seat, my wife, me and one other passenger comfortably. And we wanted enough cargo space in which to easily toss the Baby Jogger stroller, overnight bags, groceries, bikes, etc. Our usage is primarily around-town driving on weekends, though we seem to do a weekend road trip at least once per month. Cheers.

Nathan · 2 years ago

I just love that a Forrester report reminds you of buying your Forester. ;-)

maxkalehoff · 2 years ago

Nathan, it was kind of funny timing.

George · 1 year ago

Thanks for the tips, I am making plans for a new acquisition myself, I am thinking about Volkswagen parts, at this moment it's the right thing for my specific needs and also this is what I can afford without making any compromises.

ececogifts · 4 months ago

The functional hood scoop on the XT has a smaller bulge than before, but its opening is no less wide, thanks to a redesign of the turbocharger intercooler opening, and the steeper slope of the hood.
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ececogifts