Hello All, 
  
Just wanted to introduce myself.  My wife and I just bought a 2006 Forester 2.5X in obsidian black pearl.  It's light on the extras, only splash guards and auto dimming mirror.  We love it.  After many years owning a used Saturn, we finally gave in to our lust for the Subarus and bought! 
  
Consumers in July had complained a little about "light steering" and "steering wheel coming back to center".  No complaints here, though.  Steers comfortably into curves without much correction.  Turns on a dime too! 
  
Reading this forum's posts helped me to make my decision to buy this car.  Thanks!!! 
  
Best regards, 
Scott from LI