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So, I'm debating about what to do...
I have a 2016 STi for the past almost 3 years, 20K miles. I love it sometimes, I hate it others. Its fun, fast and handles great when you have the ability to push it. Its cranky, jerky, rough, for the rest of the time. Its also a bit small.
I'm considering getting rid of it for something with an automatic, more comfortable suspension, a bit more room.
I have 2 kids, 1 in a booster, 1 in a rear facing car seat. It would be nice to have a bit more room, although I don't think that is the real motivator here for me. Its the ride and the short geared manual that are driving things.
I've considered (I want to but really don't have much room at home) getting 2 cars. something comfortable and practical, and something fun like an MR2 or miata, or wrangler. Wife is against this, I had 2 cars before and complained about the no room, always having a car out in front of my house getting crapped on by birds etc. I'd have to redo the driveway to really make room for this.
With that long introduction, I was considering the Forester XT, probably 2018. It seems to check a lot of boxes for me both from sportiness and practicality. I need to get out to test drive one, however they aren't as plentiful as plain jane foresters. Anyone have one and like it? any real thoughts on what it drives like and is to live with on a daily?
I have driven a normal forester a year or so ago and was surprisingly happy with it. It felt really planted, seemed at home cruising the highway. Power wasn't huge, but it seemed to go OK. Was kind of thinking the XT, would correct its shortcomings
Couple of things I want to get out of the way. I know its not a tall STI. I'm kidding myself here. I am looking for something with personality that can put a smile on my face when I want to, but fills the practical and comfortable need.
I've also considered things like a Mazda 6, CX-5, Taurus SHO.
Something with power that can handle (a bit) I know SUV ugh
I have a 2016 STi for the past almost 3 years, 20K miles. I love it sometimes, I hate it others. Its fun, fast and handles great when you have the ability to push it. Its cranky, jerky, rough, for the rest of the time. Its also a bit small.
I'm considering getting rid of it for something with an automatic, more comfortable suspension, a bit more room.
I have 2 kids, 1 in a booster, 1 in a rear facing car seat. It would be nice to have a bit more room, although I don't think that is the real motivator here for me. Its the ride and the short geared manual that are driving things.
I've considered (I want to but really don't have much room at home) getting 2 cars. something comfortable and practical, and something fun like an MR2 or miata, or wrangler. Wife is against this, I had 2 cars before and complained about the no room, always having a car out in front of my house getting crapped on by birds etc. I'd have to redo the driveway to really make room for this.
With that long introduction, I was considering the Forester XT, probably 2018. It seems to check a lot of boxes for me both from sportiness and practicality. I need to get out to test drive one, however they aren't as plentiful as plain jane foresters. Anyone have one and like it? any real thoughts on what it drives like and is to live with on a daily?
I have driven a normal forester a year or so ago and was surprisingly happy with it. It felt really planted, seemed at home cruising the highway. Power wasn't huge, but it seemed to go OK. Was kind of thinking the XT, would correct its shortcomings
Couple of things I want to get out of the way. I know its not a tall STI. I'm kidding myself here. I am looking for something with personality that can put a smile on my face when I want to, but fills the practical and comfortable need.
I've also considered things like a Mazda 6, CX-5, Taurus SHO.
Something with power that can handle (a bit) I know SUV ugh