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For the extra money, I'd much prefer a bit more fuel mileage rather than one more gear, worse economy than the Forester, not that the Forester is a gas hog, and a little more power. Guess I'll focus on the Impreza 5 door and Forester. May still drive the outback to satisfy my curiosity, but doubtful I get serious about it.

I've been wondering about the 6 speed, especially regarding why the legacy and outback don't get better mileage than the Forester when the weight is pretty close. I'm thinking a test drive of the 3 in the next few weeks will help in my choice.

Nah, not practical at all for my needs.

Hey folks, I've been drooling over a WRX since the first US version, but I'm gona have to wait a few more years. In the mean time, I'm trading my 15 mpg combined average 08 RAM in for one of 3 new Subies. I've spent the last probably 3 or 4 weeks looking at different vehicles but always come back to wanting a Subaru. I know I want a manual transmission, the problem is that I can't decide between a 5 door Impreza, an Outback or a Forester. Obviously just about anything will be better than what I'm used to driving currently, but until I drive the three I'm driving myself nuts looking at the specs, comparing pricing, wondering if I can get the 2 bigger vehicles in my payment range, and wondering if going smaller for the mileage will be a regret in time compared to going bigger for the shear utility and added comfort. Oh the choices!