Beowulf

One last question. Hondasucks, What engine does your fiancee's Impreza have?

At loosing 30-40% at full elevation here I think it would behouve them to get the 2.5 turbo. The 3.0 would only drop to 175 to 150 hp at 10,000 feet, BUT that might be too much of a drop. I don't want them later wishing they had bought the turbo. Thank you everyone for your help and input. If you ever need advice on Jeeps or Volvo's hopefully I can give some help back.

I definetly agree that turbos on the 2.5 is the way to go if you live at elevation. BUT, with the 3.0 being a little bigger displacement I was wondering how it might do at say 10,000 feet. Normally N/A's will loose around 15% or more because of the elevation. Turbos don't loose nearly that much. I need to go test drive both a 2.5 turbo and the 3.0 for them at 6K plus elevation. If I get a chance to do that I'll report back and let you know how it goes.

I am brand new to Subarus. My parents are looking to get an Outback wagon. Should they get the 3.0 or the 2.5 turbo for driving around the mountains of Colorado?