Suggest alternative to used 2012 Subaru Forester ...

**Walter** · February 18th, 2017 10:33 AM

That generation of Mazda was actually a Ford product ... so it does not really qualify as Japanese ...

**GTi** · February 18th, 2017 11:03 AM

Kinda odd really. People would say that the Escape is not a real American car because it is a rebadged Mazda, but they'd say the Tribute is not a real Japanese car because it is a rebadged Ford. So which way is it really? 😂

Have you considered the Grand Vitara? It looks nice, is CBU Japan and falls within your budget. Not sure about the parts supply though.

And then there's the alternative of pickups. The 2011-2013 Strada fits your budget. Comfy and roomy for a pickup. Not that hard to drive too, though a backup camera is still a very good investment.

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**istan** · February 18th, 2017 06:28 PM

Mazda tribute is a Ford, unfortunately...

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**Egan101** · February 21st, 2017 07:23 PM

*Walter - a neighbor is selling his 2011 SH Forester XT (white color). I will PM you the details. I saw it on my way out earlier today and I had a short chat with the owner.