Subaru Forester.

I'm looking at getting the wife a new car. We had a look at the Subaru forester 2.5 XT this weekend and it seems really nice.
Does anyone have any experience with them?

We pull them out when they get stuck on beaches and muddy terrains all over SA. In town she should be ok

Have you checked out the Pajero Sport?

The petrol is thirsty

Not good for off road bro, but on tar its a good one.

New / 2nd hand? Subaru's are great cars but very expensive too maintain. Servicing isn't costly but when parts start to break...EISH.

Rhino wrote: I'm looking at getting the wife a new car. We had a look at the Subaru forester 2.5 XT this weekend and it seems really nice.
Does anyone have any experience with them?

An ex-gf of mine's dad had 9 Ferraris to choose from and this is his car of choice for the city. Drives like a dream!

Thanks Gents

I've got a Disco so we wouldn't use the forester for off-road apart from maybe the Kruger and that you could do in a golf. She's looking at a smaller SUV and the forester seems to be the best from what I've read. We test drove one on the weekend a demo with 25000km on the clock and they do move..!

I would say buy it if they giving you a good deal bro

Rhino wrote: Thanks Gents

I've got a Disco so we wouldn't use the forester for off-road apart from maybe the Kruger and that you could do in a golf. She's looking at a smaller SUV and the forester seems to be the best from what I've read. We test drove one on the weekend a demo with 25000km on the clock and they do move..!

Perfect for what she is looking for. Hows the factory warranted or motorplan ? 100 000km or what ?

Ye and the other plus side would be that I could use it sometimes for deliveries without feeling to Queer! A land over isn't always the best car for shooting around JHB.

Ye I think it's 100000 with the option of extending it to 120.

At first she wanted a Fortuner but we don't need 2 big cars and secondly they seem to steal them left right and centre.

Rhino wrote: Ye I think it's 100000 with the option of extending it to 120.

Make sure about that. And then make double sure about that. And then read the contract and make triple sure about whats being covered.. I paid my school fees, so just a heads up.

Good all round SUV and perfect for a lady.

Muscleaddict wrote: Have you checked out the Pajero Sport?

I had a Pajero in the past! I don't no if I just got a bad one but it was shit and cost me a fortune. I won't be buying Mitsubishi again

Oupa wrote:

Rhino wrote: Ye I think it's 100000 with the option of extending it to 120.

Make sure about that. And then make double sure about that. And then read the contract and make triple sure about whats being covered.. I paid my school fees, so just a heads up.

Good all round SUV and perfect for a lady.

Ye I will do! I've to been burnt before.

Damn lots of petrolheads on the forum. So many replies.
Next time I have a PCT issue I'm going to call it "Subaru for sale". Watch that advice flow haha

Nate40 wrote: Damn lots of petrolheads on the forum. So many replies.
Next time I have a PCT issue I'm going to call it "Subaru for sale". Watch that advice flow haha

:lol: your a clown Nate

So we did get the Subaru. What a fantastic car so far, I've been using it to go to gym in the mornings.

Best feature is the central cup holder: it can take a shaker :woohoo: :lol:

Lekker speelding!

Nice! Give us a mini review after you've had time to check everything out.