Hi guys - after careful consideration, including the advice of everyone in this thread, I have decided to get the Forester. Couldn't be happier that I've made a decision...I am hoping everything will turn out well.

When it came down to it, the only knock against the Forester for me was its being a gasoline car. But our car plan manager helped convince me that ok din lang naman ang gas cars and diesels have their own disadvantages. Plus piniga niya talaga ung Subaru I got a huge discount! Hehe.

If all goes well I should be getting my car by the middle of January, fixing the papers pa pero everyone's on leave now. Thanks for all the help everyone!