Debating the Forester or STi wagon

Not my style
Unless something else AWD, affordable, and can produce some pretty decent performance with decent mileage than I will end up with an STi or Forester XT(i?)

 

Save up 5g's on the side with those choices.

 

Daaaaang Nuke is it reeeally that bad, hmm...

There certainly are a lot of vehicles out there but I will admit that I'm quite particular in what I want. Being that I am more familiar with Subarus and appreciating what they bring to the table I am naturally geared to lean the "Subaru" way. Earlier I offered input about vehicles so perhaps you have some specific vehicles you'd like to share and I'll share with you my opinion on those vehicles. Apparently your opinion of my vehicle critieria is general so it should make it easy for you?

So do you or anyone else have any vehicles that you'd like to share that possess: AWD, visually attractive/sporty, are affordable, can produce good power 300whp'ish, and have good handling or the ability to improve over handling easily ALL while not breaking the bank and maintaining decent mpg's? I would certainly look into a Cayenne Turbro 05/06'ish but the mileage is too poor for my preference. I appreciated that individual sharing their idea. I appreciate constructive ideas and information not attitudes and assumptions.

 

Thanks and before I add more criteria allow me to apologize for not specifying more before. With that, let me add that I will only consider purchasing a vehicle with less than 40,000 miles preferably much less and I prefer to buy a newer vehicle (2010+) Obviously this greatly affects cost which greatly influences by selection. I've got a lot of thinking and research to do.

 

That is impressive! Pretty decent mileage too! The newer Explorer (2011+) is a top candidate for my wife's next car... but I'm up first

 

Thanks for the info.
Budget will be around 25k mark in some time, but naturally would prefer to spend less - also depends on what I decide on and taking in aftermarket parts into consideration which will vary with the vehicle I decide on. Decent mpgs; 22mpg+ minimum mixed. "Good handling" meaning without having to put too much money and modifications from stock setup - I'm not looking to heavily modify suspension (or motor for that matter) to fill this desire. Ex: If I bought an STi I would throw a stiffer sway bar(s) get a custom alignment and call it "good handling" for me. If I purchased a Forester I'd do the same but also look into upgrading struts & possibly springs. Naturally, I have no idea how a lot of other vehicles would compare without driving them. Again, a lot research to do and test drives to perform. Sorry for being not being as specific as you wanted me to be. Apparently you are not a fan of the STi or Forester's looks. I respect your opinion but disagree. Wasn't a huge fan of the Forester XT's looks but it has grown on me since seeing some with the sport grill, front spoiler/bumper addition, upgraded wheels, and exhaust.

It's apparently clear to you... I am open to other vehicles but admittedly bias due to my familiarity, experience, and appreciate of my Subaru. If i wasn't open to other vehicles I wouldn't have asked for anyone's input if they have any other vehicles ideas they would like to brainstorm.... sweetheart?

 

Lol, what do you call a busted piston on a new subaru?

yesterday's news

 

Yikes... 08/09+?? All models?? If it's that bad why isn't there a recall ?

Maybe I'll look for one that has already had it's pistons replaced, haha.....