ltsnyder

yes, i didn't specify what i meant. i heard that the newer cars have governors limiting the power when the wheels are not straight, and governors overall. I want to be in full control of the car and what it does, without some governing system taking the power away from the throttle if i choose to hit a corner faster than recommended. it may sound silly but i don't want my car to drive itself, yaknow? I'm actually starting to think a pre 2005 wrx wagon may be more in line for what im looking for, space for the kids, and when it's just me I can have a lot of fun in it. What do you guys think?

Hey, thanks for the thorough response! As far as repairing my Forester, I most likely will either way, like you said if I sell it I should at least put the work and money in to make the resale value the best it can be. We have a guy who owns a business near where I live, he strictly works on an sells Subarus, so I think I'm going to have a discussion with him. As far as being mechanically inclined, you can say I am a noob. I do understand how a car works, and I can usually pinpoint a problem on my own, however tearing my car apart worries me because I have never actually done that before. I have access to help, but it is also currently the only vehicle I have so I cannot afford to take it off the road. I think I may go with an older Legacy once I am ready to switch out my car. I like the idea of being able to lift it, and where I live smoother ride is more important than being able to go fast. It's tough to go fast on a road riddled with potholes and buggy ruts. The smoother the ride the more control I feel that I have. I also would like to have the option of modifying my car to go a little faster and have better overall performance, and I would think that is probably easier on 2000-2005 models, or older. I just don't think a brand new Subaru is going to have quite as many options for upgrades, at least without some kind of expensive chip or something. I'm not trying to race anyone (yet) but I want to get the feel of rally style driving, because once I can afford it I would like to get into it, I just cannot afford a WRX right now, and I don't know if they are very family friendly either. I guess you can say I'm looking for a reliable family car that I can upgrade it and make it a little more like a rally car. (I do plan on getting a second vehicle as well, I don't plan on wrecking my only car).

That is absolutely god like, well done!

Hey guys, I'm Logan and I'm new to these forums. I'm looking for some advice here. I have a 2000 Subaru Forester S, it has over 245,000 miles on it, and it is in drive-able condition with a new inspection. I slid off the road last winter during a snowstorm and bent the axle on a tree stump in a ditch. Everything that is going wrong with the car seems to be because of the bent axle save for the engine and transmission, my brakes go bad in a hurry, my lugs like to loosen on my back right tire, it shakes and now struggles on hills. Basically I can continue to pump money into to keep it until it finally dies completely, or get a a new Subaru, because I am a pretty big fan of the brand and don't want any other type of car, it has to be a Subaru. My question is, what kind of Subaru would you recommend for me? I'll give you some information to help you guys help me, because I am fairly new to car buying, and the old Su that I drive now is the only car I have ever owned, two years now. I live in Lancaster County PA. Real country stuff, with tough and snowy winters, rainy fall and spring, and warm summers. I tend to keep my car off the highway, not just because it is old but because I find the highway boring and uneventful. I stick to mainly back roads, some with a lot of dirt and gravel, and the roads near where I live are similar to what you may find on a rally track. The main roads around here pretty garbage, with potholes and uneven pavement everywhere. So either way, I am driving on roads in bad condition, or fun roads with gravel and dirt and a lot of corners. I like to drive on these types of roads with a little momentum, occasionally I like to slide around corners and go fast when traffic is light or non existent. Basically, I want an older model Subaru without all the computer gimmicks and governing systems, and I want to really get the most out of the fun driving experience. What would you recommend? I do think I want to take a break from the Foresters, unless you guys think they are worth sticking to. What year did the electronics start being implemented on the Subaru's, and what models are good for my style and location of driving? Also, I am not made of money, I do have a decent steady job, as well as a wife and two kids. I have a company vehicle for work commute, so the car needs to be family friendly but also fun for us adults to drive. Thanks.