2008 Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Pros

Fantastic engine! No counter balances! It's like a mini Porsche-Boxter

Cons

Needs to have smaller engine to be a gas sipper.

This car may out last you! I have allmost 80,000 on a 2002 Forrester. Get this: It has NEVER been in the shop! It has the original brakes, windshield wipers, battery. It only needs oil changes w/filter. Yes, I do baby this car, and use 3rd gear to slow me down on hills. I rarelly go over 3,000 rpm, and usually about 2500. It has tons of room for me and my tuba! And a standard poodle. Took roof "furniture" off, that is cross pieces. Changking the oil can be tricky because of the air dam that covers the filter. I just wish Subaru would re-invent the 1800 CC engine that the Bratt had, years ago. Now THAT would get good gas mileage! The torque that his engine has will set you back against the seat, if you goose it. But I don't do such dumb things! I will await Subaru to get smart about gas mileage. Ed from Coarsegold, CA