Nearing Obsolescence?
Just a year or two ago, we pointed out that there wasn't much difference between the Outback and the Subaru Forester, aside from price. Now that a larger, redesigned Forester is on the market for 2009, the Outback is running out of selling points even among shoppers who are dead-set on a Subaru.
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Equipment & Pricing
Given that all-wheel drive is standard, the Forester packs impressive value.
Subaru shaved some $1,200 off the sticker price for 2009, so the 2.5X now starts
at $19,995 without the destination cha ...
The Inside
The cabin boasts more conventional lines and adult-friendly room, with a
number of welcome changes. The doors now have window frames, yielding a more
substantial thunk when you shut them. The back ...
If steam is coming from the engine compartment
Turn off the engine and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. ...