2006 Subaru Forester

Pros: -Turbo speed with 26 mpg! -Does it all well: hwy, city, off-road, sports car
Cons: -Would like to get good mileage without using 93 octane

With almost 40K miles in 15 months, the Forester 2.5 XT Turbo has more than proven itself in every area of car ownership. Consider:
1. 26.17 mpg hwy on a 1200 mile trip at 70 mph+
2. Screaming fast acceleration and top-end when needed for passing on hills, getting away from trucks, or simply for thrills!
3. Towed 3 motorcycles and 3 fat people with gear and it still got 20 mpg and accelerated more than adequately.
4. Easily conquered hills that a big 4wd truck struggled with.
5. Drove all over hilly snow country with ease and assurance from the sure-footed 4wd.
6. No maintenance issues or defects. Flawless.
7. Low insurance rates.
8. Biggest sunroof this side of the Houston Astrodome.
9. Excellent Subaru dealer support with reasonable maintenance costs.
10. Safety features beyond most cars including boron support beams surrounded by 5+ layers of steel. A fast, fun and safe - tank!
I could go on and on...The best car/SUV I have every owned.

Pros: Excellent options, amazing sunroof, easy to park, safe, safe, safe
Cons: Hill assist is a major pain.

My husband and I purchased our fully loaded 2006 Subaru Forester XLT three months ago and I love it! We opted for manual transmission and have found the gears shift more smoothly than those in my 2001 VW Jetta. The heated seats act quickly and are far more comfortable than the elements in my husband's Nissan Maxima. The choice of the XLT was mostly that of my husband's; he wanted the big engine but I didn't care as long as I could have the panoramic view of Subaru's monster sunroof; it must be seen to be believed. If the fun elements of the Forester don't make you a believer, the safety features certainly should. The Forester has one of the top rated head-rest designs for safety and one of the safest autos on the road. Plus, you can park it in the city quite easily; unlike larger vehicles.

Pros: gas milage, value, comfort, sunroof
Cons: cup holders and noise

I just wanted to add my two cents worth to the Forester reviews. I've owned my 2006 for almost one year and wanted to add dependability plus to the assets of this great car. I bought a Suburu because I've driven them for over 20 years now and have found them very dependable, a good value for the money and I have an awesome local dealer that makes the process painless. I LOVE the giant sunroof...most folks who join me for a ride are just blown away by its sheer size. The gas milage is great and I think it is a good looking car. I'm very proud of it! I also do not love the way the cupholders are in the awkward position in the center - they need to be moved forward a bit to be more practical. I also think it tends to be a bit noisy, especially with the windows open, but most Suburu's seem to have this issue. I have the L.L. Bean version with the leather seats and 6CD changer and feel very comfortable knowing I'll be driving this car for years.