pcray1231 wrote:
Mcfinn and ryguy,
I'm digging my Subaru, and we will likely consider another Subaru when the time comes to get rid of our sedan. 2 Subaru's, I know, I'll be one of those crazy guys!
Anyway, my question is, do you find the turbo to be worth it? One of my big complaints is that my Forester is underpowered. In this area where I'm at, onramps are ridiculously short, and it has no power to get up to speed, its actually pretty dangerous. But is the extra boost worth the fairly significant lower gas mileage and the necessity of premium gas?
When I bought it I said no, and went with the standard engine. But I'm still thinking over that decision, and not sure if I regret it or not.
Then again, the lack of mid-range acceleration might have as much to do with the 4 speed auto as the engine power. Seems plenty powerful from a stop or at highway speed. Perhaps I shoulda gotten the stick, and they'll likely have a 5 speed in most vehicles soon, you know, to catch up with the rest of the world, lol.