Forester 2.5L 08 model with ppp??
#1
Forester 2.5L 08 model with ppp??
I was thinking about one these's forester's, with ppp, seem quite cheap at present + im looking for good ground clearance and part of off roader
thoughts??
dave
thoughts??
dave
#2
They're cheap for a good reason. They will be very expensive to run in the future. Top tax band so £400/yr road tax this year and more to come in the future. Fuel consumption is heavy and servicing pricey compared to other soft roaders of similar size.
You could argue that the comparison with other soft roaders is not valid because of the difference in performance but you then have to consider what it offers over a 5 door old shape Impreza. The Impreza drives much better, gives better performance and has only marginally less space inside.
Viewed in isolation, however, it is a really nice car - particularly with leather, big sun roof and Sat-Nav. If the deal is right, you can live with the running costs and it ticks all your boxes then why not?
You could argue that the comparison with other soft roaders is not valid because of the difference in performance but you then have to consider what it offers over a 5 door old shape Impreza. The Impreza drives much better, gives better performance and has only marginally less space inside.
Viewed in isolation, however, it is a really nice car - particularly with leather, big sun roof and Sat-Nav. If the deal is right, you can live with the running costs and it ticks all your boxes then why not?
#4
They're cheap for a good reason. They will be very expensive to run in the future. Top tax band so £400/yr road tax this year and more to come in the future. Fuel consumption is heavy and servicing pricey compared to other soft roaders of similar size.
You could argue that the comparison with other soft roaders is not valid because of the difference in performance but you then have to consider what it offers over a 5 door old shape Impreza. The Impreza drives much better, gives better performance and has only marginally less space inside.
Viewed in isolation, however, it is a really nice car - particularly with leather, big sun roof and Sat-Nav. If the deal is right, you can live with the running costs and it ticks all your boxes then why not?
You could argue that the comparison with other soft roaders is not valid because of the difference in performance but you then have to consider what it offers over a 5 door old shape Impreza. The Impreza drives much better, gives better performance and has only marginally less space inside.
Viewed in isolation, however, it is a really nice car - particularly with leather, big sun roof and Sat-Nav. If the deal is right, you can live with the running costs and it ticks all your boxes then why not?
I do need good ground clearance, so the 5 door wrx is no use, I think for the new 09 forester, there's no more 2.5 L models, shame really
thanks
dave
#5
and the £400 tax doesnt really concern me greatly, its not much, time you added up all the other running costs!
its going to be quite interesting to see how it affects future sales of high co2 cars, the working man wont be able to afford to run scoobys, and other high powered cars, maybe high powered scoobys will be a thing of the past??
dave
its going to be quite interesting to see how it affects future sales of high co2 cars, the working man wont be able to afford to run scoobys, and other high powered cars, maybe high powered scoobys will be a thing of the past??
dave
Last edited by davecweed; 17 January 2009 at 07:49 PM.
#6
You're right that £400 road tax is quite insignificant in the scheme of overall costs. When you come to sell in 2 years time or whenever, you'll have lost at least 10 grand in depreciation. Not that I like them, but a 3 year old X5 3.0d Sport would probably be a better bet on a 'pence per mile' basis.
#7
You're right that £400 road tax is quite insignificant in the scheme of overall costs. When you come to sell in 2 years time or whenever, you'll have lost at least 10 grand in depreciation. Not that I like them, but a 3 year old X5 3.0d Sport would probably be a better bet on a 'pence per mile' basis.
cheers
dave
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#8
Just to get the costs into perspective. If you plan on keeping the car for a 2 or 3 years then move on to something else then all Subarus (particularly Band G ones) make no sense at all. If, however, you keep your cars until they wear out then fill your boots.
I have a Classic Impreza and the wife has a Tribeca so you can imagine which group we fall into!! The Impreza is nine years old and worth next to nothing, the Tribeca is two years old and catching up fast!!!
If you need the ground clearance there are some deals on 3.0 Outbacks too. A much nicer drive IMHO.
I have a Classic Impreza and the wife has a Tribeca so you can imagine which group we fall into!! The Impreza is nine years old and worth next to nothing, the Tribeca is two years old and catching up fast!!!
If you need the ground clearance there are some deals on 3.0 Outbacks too. A much nicer drive IMHO.
#9
Just to get the costs into perspective. If you plan on keeping the car for a 2 or 3 years then move on to something else then all Subarus (particularly Band G ones) make no sense at all. If, however, you keep your cars until they wear out then fill your boots.
I have a Classic Impreza and the wife has a Tribeca so you can imagine which group we fall into!! The Impreza is nine years old and worth next to nothing, the Tribeca is two years old and catching up fast!!!
If you need the ground clearance there are some deals on 3.0 Outbacks too. A much nicer drive IMHO.
I have a Classic Impreza and the wife has a Tribeca so you can imagine which group we fall into!! The Impreza is nine years old and worth next to nothing, the Tribeca is two years old and catching up fast!!!
If you need the ground clearance there are some deals on 3.0 Outbacks too. A much nicer drive IMHO.
I did consider the outback, but none of them are as fast as the forester turbo one
cheers
dave
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I think the 08 Foggy is a bit of a munter but it's still a bit of a dark horse. The X5 is a vulva car (every **** as one) so that it off my shopping list.
The issue of Tax is not to important for at least another 2 or 3 years, it's on hold so make hay while the sun shines, it's £1.09 a day, cheaper than ****!
Mine is still only £210 for a year.
I think the 08 Foggy is a bit of a munter but it's still a bit of a dark horse. The X5 is a vulva car (every **** as one) so that it off my shopping list.
The issue of Tax is not to important for at least another 2 or 3 years, it's on hold so make hay while the sun shines, it's £1.09 a day, cheaper than ****!
Mine is still only £210 for a year.
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