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Old 04 October 2004, 01:31 PM
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Default Forester 2.5XT

I saw this has been recently launched and seems to fit most of my requirements, i.e. resonable performance, lots of space and some off-road capabilities (driving down to the lake where I go scuba diving)

Has ayone managed to try one of these out yet and what are they like to drive?

My local dealer should have a demo in stock soon but I'd like to find out any first impressions from people in the forum.

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Old 04 October 2004, 02:04 PM
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Both the Aussies and Americans seem to like the 2.5 a lot.

www.subaruforester.com

I only have a weedy 2.0



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Hi,
I have taken one for a test drive today and was impressed. very torquey. Handled well as well. Much better than the S Turbo.
0-60 in 6 seconds is nor bad at all.
Ideal as a fun load lugger with attitude.
It easily hit the 100 in a short space.
Top motor.
Hope this helps
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Originally Posted by Andy_1271
I saw this has been recently launched and seems to fit most of my requirements, i.e. resonable performance, lots of space and some off-road capabilities (driving down to the lake where I go scuba diving)

Has ayone managed to try one of these out yet and what are they like to drive?

My local dealer should have a demo in stock soon but I'd like to find out any first impressions from people in the forum.

cheers

Andy
Get the JDM Sti version..................

Mog
Old 12 October 2004, 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Mog
Get the JDM Sti version..................

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Have you got yours now, what's it like?
Old 12 October 2004, 07:21 PM
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Have you got yours now, what's it like?
NO, Still waiting for the emissions test and a DVLA inspection, I will post some pictures and opinions when it arrives.

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Old 12 October 2004, 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Mog
NO, Still waiting for the emissions test and a DVLA inspection, I will post some pictures and opinions when it arrives.

Mog
Thanks, we're going for either the JDM STi or the UK 2.5 XT to run along with the WR1. We just haven't decided which one to go for.
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Thumbs up EVO Magazine

Can anyone scan or otherwise post the review of the 2.5 XT from this months EVO?

I'm outside the UK and can't find a copy.

Cheers,
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