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2005 Subaru Forester XT w/Premium Package (M5)

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Favorite feature:	Fun to drive and excellent economy
Least favorite feature:	Room at backseats and annoying seatbelt beeper
Advice to buyer:	Compare w/ similar small SUV's and you'll end up w/ a Forester.
Detailed review:	Actually my Forester is of 2006 vintage. It has exceeded my expectations in almost every way. Great quality, handling and reliability. With the manual transmission version I got 31 mpg on long trips.
Also considered:	2006 Honda CR-V 2006 Toyota Highlander
Vehicle purchased:	2006 Subaru Forester


About This Reviewer...
Location:	Edenton, North Carolina
Other vehicles owned:	2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK
Review submitted:	November 24, 2005

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