baseketballfan

so we ended up buying the new forester 1) better gas than older model, and frankly that older 4 speed transmission was not that good 2) great safety record including passing that new insurance institute test that a lot of cars are failing 3) sit higher up I dont need the util space, but I just felt so comfortable driving in it we ended up buying the demo model from the dealer, and he gave us 3k off for it so I still ended up paying less than a new, but still had to go over budget

would you recommend spending the more $ for new forester or is the 2010 one good enough?

Hi new member looking for input I need to get a daily driver car to work. I live in the 4 season weather + hilly area so want awd, but also good gas + safety. I also like to sit high b/c it gives me a (probably false) sense of security. But I dont need the utility space. Now I dont want to buy new because I have to park in a large lot every day and more than likely car will get dinged, also I dont want to go into the low $20s if possible, my range is definitely $15-16ish unless the newer car is worth the extra $$ the best choice seems like 2010 legacy: good gas, plenty available, within price range the 2010 forester makes me feel a bit safer b/c sit higher (whether thats factually correct or not is another thing), but gas is worse the 2 others Im consider is the xv crosstek (higher clearance than legacy, but better gas than forester, seems like a good compromise between the 2?), and the 2014 forester, which definitely gets better gas than older model what would you guys recommend? thanks!