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Subaru Outback & Forester 9-Feb-2008 At 3:20:57 PM Rat Man

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I've got a 99 GT (turbo) Forester and it is the best car I've ever had. Surprisingly capable offroad for a car that isn't a proper 4wd as mentioned earlier they have a bit more clearance when entering and exiting angle changes.
As for sleeping in, I'm 188cm and found it terrible, but there were two of us in the back. If you're alone it'd be much better (but less snuggly).

What's you're driving style though Felix? Do you like to go fast when conditions allow (TURBO!!!) or are you a sedate driver? My car is pretty thirsty but I blame my driving for most of that, not the car.
And how much serious off-roading would you do? As I'd be inclined to lean towards the forester for off-road work. Just remember the skins on all subarus are very thin (keeps them light for fuel economy) so they dent easily. I drove along a particularly overgrown fire trail behind merijig (before the fires) and recieved a creased line on my door from a thick branch, didn't take any paint off though.

If you're happy to go a little slower, the non-turbo models are great particularly with dual range gearboxes and overall they're extremely reliable cars in 6 years the only trouble I've had are two split CV boots and a noisy timing belt pulley bearing.

If I lost my GT tomorrow, I'd buy another one - that's how much I love it.
Christian