Singing the praises of the Forester...had an '01 that we traded for a '09 Honda CRV, brand new car. It lasted nine months before we traded for an '04 2.5 XT. The Forester fits us perfectly. I loved the '01 and thought it pretty quick for a station wagon (SUV), but the turbo is a whole new game.
One problem: tight left turns have begun to make a grinding noise. Worn ball joint? It just started so I haven't had time to investigate. Any troubleshooting tips are appreciated.
I hated that damn Honda...