Subaru Forester

[NigelHewer]

I am thinking about changing my 406 estate for a Subaru Forester 2000 hopefully with all weather pack. Does anyone have any comments on this towcar or can direct me to a website for kerb weights etc.

Thanks

 

[spj]

Hi Nigel, be carefull with Subaru's as they are very thirsty, we had an Impreza Turbo [1998] which was an excellent towcar but quite light at around 1250kg, we towed an old Elddis which was 1000kg loaded and only it did 13mpg towing and 18mpg solo. The Forester is a little heavier at 1345-1435kg [2001 models] and in non turbo form a little more economical but not much as being less powerful it will have to work harder with a caravan on the back. With four wheel drive and a large boot the Forester is a good alternative to normal 4x4s and they drive like a car rather than a boat like some 4x4s do but your caravan maybe too heavy for it. I had no regrets buying my Impreza as it towed well and never ran out of power, it was lots of fun on its own and I knew it would like a drink before I bought it but be aware they are expensive to run.

Simon.

 

[Glenn_5132962]

I used to have a 2000W reg Impreza 2.0 although mine was a sport not a turbo. Great car & surprisingly economical although it was too light to tow much. Only reason we didn't get a legacy to replace it was that all the dealers closed down near us so there was nowhere for parts or service. I think Subaru sales are suffering badly in europe cos they don't have a diesel model. The forrester is basically a jacked up impreza. It's a bit heavier but still too light for most family sized vans.