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Originally Posted by M3n2c3
Boy, you guys went nuts while I was at work today. 
The Forester is automatic, and any new car he gets will have to be automatic as well. My mom can't drive manual and doesn't care to learn, for some reason.
Trust me, I've considered that. 
Here are his requirements as he's presented them to me, broken down into bite size morsels for everyone:
-AWD and good handling. He likes the way my Impreza handles, for example.
-Wagon or hatchback (he likes having extra cargo space but doesn't want an SUV)
-Preferably a Subaru, but would try something else if it receives good performance/reliability/safety ratings and consumer feedback.
-Automatic tranny.
-New (he likes to be a "first owner" so he knows exactly what's been done to the car).
-As economical with fuel as possible (he realizes that 40mpg is not a possibility right now).
-He's not concerned about power, but he would like the car to move when he needs it to. He's content with the 165hp that the Forester puts down.
His obvious choice is to just buy another existing Subaru or lease one until the hybrids arrive. I have a feeling I'll be able to convince him to just pick up a wagon for now. |
Sounds like the perfect car for him is a new.... <drum roll please>
...Subaru Forester, Impreza Wagon, or Outback Sport. They're really all the same car, BTW, so pick the one that looks the best to your dad. You won't get a better handling, AWD, wagon/hatch, safe, automatic, new, economical, and powerful car for the money anywhere.