I'm turning to the collective borg mindset;
I'm planning to purchase a new vehicle. The current one is 18 years old and might last couple of months before will die an untimely dead (oil leaks , doors not closing etc). It is a sedan, not an SUV.
I'm vacillating between a Subaru Forester and a Subaru Outback. I do want (not need!) the AWD and I do plan to keep the car at least 15 years or so.
What are personal experiences pro/cons for the 2 cars listed above ?
I'm close to punching out and I can *afford* the vehicle. But they are somewhat different from what I gather _ I did drove them both at the dealer.
Forester :
CONS : more spartan, seats ok , EyeSight (safety technology for which I'm willing to pay for) is at Rev 2 ; Noisier then OB
PROS : Exceptional all around visibility, with Eyesight you get a ridiculous moonroof. Maybe 1.5K cheaper compared to similar equipped OB
Outback :
CONS : Visibility significant less then Forester, driver seat closer to the GND , price , No moonroof at the same trim level as the forester.
PROS : EyeSight at the latest Rev (3). Some additional safety features added vs Rev2 and better performance . Quieter, but 1.5 K more.
Both vehicles shares the same engine and transmission. MPG is in the favor out OB , by 1MPG ( same)
Thoughts ?