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Subaru Outback & Forester 28-Sep-2008 At 8:51:19 PM Wollemi

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On 8/02/2008 MichaelOR wrote:
it is longer than the Impressa based Forrester. Outback has bigger
>boot space when you have more passengers on trips.
>The limitations are obvious - front overhang, in particular, limits creek
>crossings, driving over steep humps etc. The clearance is better than my
>old Subaru, but it's a soft-roader, not a 4WD. Deep soft sand (eg beach)
>is a problem due to clearance and wheel ruts. Gun it!
>
>Gets between 8 - 8.5 L/100km on climbing trips. Gets around 10.0 to 10.5
>around town. I use 98 Octane on trips and 91 around town - the 98 makes
>no difference around town in terms of economy. The 98 pays for itself easily
>on trips with improved economy.
>
>Get a Manual as they have dual range - and the lower range is useful.
>

I am in the market for a car, probably a Subie. What Michael said above about dual
range sounds good - BUT my prior car (Liberty) was a manual - and what a pain playing
with the clutch between first and second gear while crawling with traffic and multiple
traffic lights when I needed to drive into Sydney. I don't mind being in traffic - but to do
so almost dictates an automatic transmission. Thoughts?