I've narrowed my new (used) car search down to a 2011 Outback (38,xxx miles)
http://www.carfax.com/VehicleHistory/p/Report.cfx?partner=CSE_0&vin=4S4BRBCC9B3389671
and a 2011 Forester (25,xxx miles). Both are the base 2.5x model, with pretty limited features outside of alloys.
http://www.carfax.com/VehicleHistory/p/Report.cfx?partner=VAS_0&vin=JF2SHBBC0BH719209
I've had one experience with a Subaru and that was driving a new model Outback over the course of 4 days through Montana. I enjoyed it, the paddle shifted CVT tranny felt nice and crisp, had great leg room front and back, seemed to handle well enough (I drive a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, just about anything is better than this) and I enjoyed the car overall outside of the fairly significant blind spots. I have not driven a Forester, yet.
I'd like to know about experiences with each vehicle, namely reliability, maintenance and anything mechanical.
Thanks
