Resurrecting this thread... Subaru did do a major update to the Forester for 2014 which won them Motor Trend's SUV of the Year award, so when the wife's Axiom blew a head gasket and/or head and/or block (one of the head bolts seized so we're still not sure where the problem is) it was an opportune time to move on. We looked hard at both the CX-5 and the Forester, but in the end we chose the Forester because it has a superior AWD system and because it has a higher cargo weight capacity, both on the roof and overall. I did a lot of research on the engine choices (NA 2.5 or FI 2.0) and after reading lots of reports of oil consumption FROM THE FACTORY on the 2.5 it made the turbo an easy choice. Well that and the fact that the turbo is stupid fast. Criminally fast for a tall wagon / CUV. To give you some perspective, it's 80hp hotter than the 2.5, and has a power-to-weight ratio of 1:14 rather than the 1:20 ratio of the 2.5 Forester, CX-5, or Axiom for that matter. Should be a blast.
We had to order it so it won't be here until Thursday or Friday. I'll post pics then.
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