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T.O.M., have you tried the Forester STi?
Posted: Tue Feb 04, 2014 4:44 pm
by SubClaw
I love that fucking car and someday I would like to get one.
Another one, is it true that the CVT in the newer models can mimic decently a low-range gearbox? I'd like to go off-road once in a while.
Re: T.O.M., have you tried the Forester STi?
Posted: Tue Feb 04, 2014 5:59 pm
by seeahill
It's got 1.2 inches less ground clearance than the ordinary Forester. That's gonna limit the off road capabilities some.
Re: T.O.M., have you tried the Forester STi?
Posted: Tue Feb 04, 2014 8:46 pm
by tough old man
The Forester XT Turbo yes. It's a blast. CVT with the paddle shifters really the way to go.
Re: T.O.M., have you tried the Forester STi?
Posted: Tue Feb 04, 2014 10:24 pm
by seeahill
Re: T.O.M., have you tried the Forester STi?
Posted: Tue Feb 04, 2014 10:34 pm
by SubClaw
seeahill wrote:It's got 1.2 inches less ground clearance than the ordinary Forester. That's gonna limit the off road capabilities some.
I'll keep it in mind, but I won't be trying to follow a Jeep Wrangler on a rocky path. I just want to make sure that the AWD, good tires and a "low range gearbox" (kinda, since it's a CVT) allow me to enjoy some mild off road fun.
Re: T.O.M., have you tried the Forester STi?
Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2014 12:29 am
by tough old man
The unfortunate thing I learned early on is that the really cool cars don't make it to the states.
Re: T.O.M., have you tried the Forester STi?
Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2014 12:33 am
by Blaidd Drwg
tough old man wrote:The unfortunate thing I learned early on is that the really cool cars don't make it to the states.
Word.
Same with motorcycles.
Re: T.O.M., have you tried the Forester STi?
Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2014 12:59 am
by Mickey O'neil
I want one of those bitches. That or a sports xt version. They aren't as good on gas as I thought though.
Re: T.O.M., have you tried the Forester STi?
Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2014 6:02 am
by OCG
tough old man wrote:The unfortunate thing I learned early on is that the really cool cars don't make it to the states.
Unfortunately most Americans would prefer to buy ridiculously oversized 2WD "trucks" to haul air.