Forester 2.0 or 2.5XT?

[pup2]

I know, I know. Were price and gas not an issue, obvious na 2.5 dapat ang kunin. But a nearly 500 thou price difference, not to mention a large difference in gas consumption can be a PITA whether you can afford it or not.OTH, it will be my first AT. Kung masyadong mabagal ang acceleration, baka ma-aksidente lang ako pag nainip ako.Choices:1. Get the 2.5 and grit my teeth every time I go to the gas station or read about gas price increases.2. Get the 2.0 and modify in a year or two (kung mukhang hindi na magkaka recall) to improve throttle response and acceleration.What do you guys think? BTW, all other brands, makes, and models are out. I've eliminated them for one reason or another, unless you know of a new model coming out in the next few weeks (may reservation na nga ako sa Subaru eh).

[IMm29]

I'd get the 2.5XT, satisfy my need for speed till it dies down, (mainly perhaps due to the gas consumption) then drive conservatively. I would rather the more powerful engine that I can slow down, than the less powerful engine I'd have to flog each time just to satiate my itch to speed up.

[Horsepower]

2.5XT but try to wait, they might realize that their turbo is ancient and might upgrade it to VGT. :-)

I can hear the turbo whistle as early as 1000rpm on my CRDI VGT, if my windows are open.

[SteveMcQueen]

There's just something about the Subaru Forester. I should know; I've testdriven the 2.0 and 2.5XT. Obviously, either one can do the job of taking you from A-B. However, the 2.5XT is simply and amazingly other-worldly experience. Talk about thrill factor.

Now, I'm no teener. I'm a single, 30-something executive who has a month to go before making a big decision on what to spend for my company car entitlement. I, too, have been considering the Subaru. I'm also taking a look at a 3.0 liter V6 Accord that churns out 240HP-in the same league as the XT, but in naturally-aspirated form. Speed and performance are, obviously, important to me. I guess it's the same with you.

You're gonna be "stuck" with your car for the next 5 years or so. It's in your best interest to go with what's really important to you in choosing your next purchase. Hope this helps.

[Dr.Kamiya]

Get the 2.5XT and have it tuned at some place like Orange (EcuTek) or Autoplus.

In stock form Subaru's 2.5li turbo engines seem to run very rich (obviously for safety against bad gas). If you're diligent enough to run only high-octane Blaze or V-Power, a retune will not only get you more power, it'll also give the car much better economy.

A friend of mine has had both his STIs tuned at Orange, I'm still putting some more miles in my car, but eventually i'll get my rex tuned there too. HTH

[mazdamazda]

2.5XT but try to wait, they might realize that their turbo is ancient and might upgrade it to VGT. :-)

I can hear the turbo whistle as early as 1000rpm on my CRDI VGT, if my windows are open.

0-100kph in 6.19s

I wouldn't call that ancient. And oh, the STi version pumps out 300hp. :evillaugh

[jjmichaels]

Might as well go for the higher variant Forester already. Night and day difference! If you stay off-boost then your typical gas consumption would be as much as a 2.0 engine of let's say... ... a CRV.

This is your conscience speaking:
Stick to your initial instincts. May reservation ka na... :naughty2:

[Horsepower]

M2:

okay, i take back the "ancient" part. I'll just say, not so new. hehehee.

Seriously, if they stick VGT to it, for sure those figures will improve.

[pup2]

Might as well go for the higher variant Forester already. Night and day difference! If you stay off-boost then your typical gas consumption would be as much as a 2.0 engine of let's say... ... a CRV.

This is your conscience speaking:
Stick to your initial instincts. May reservation ka na... :naughty2:

hahaha. I like this. Parang sa exams -- unless sure ka about changing your answer, stick to the original.