Why now is the time to buy a Subaru Forester

The Subaru Forester could be considered the Genesis of all small/medium SUV's and the launch of the brand new Subaru Forester at the New York International Auto Show means now is the best time to get your hands on the previous model at run-out prices. Having had one in the family now for almost 2 years now has cemented the Forester as my favourite mid size SUV with its function over form philosophy. I'm also impressed with the amount of equipment the our 2.5is model has with Sat-Nav, reversing camera, automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, radar cruise control, leather seats, huge sun-roof and 18" alloys just to name a few. Where the vast majority of SUV's on sale are a re-bodied, front wheel drive hatchback, the Forester has stayed true to what an SUV really is with permanent four wheel drive, respectable ground clearance and practical, boxy dimensions. Furthermore, the top of the range turbo XT model has been hugely popular with those who like their SUV to be genuinely fast and worry most sports cars. Even the regular 2.5L non turbo is gutsy low down and gets along nicely when paired to one of the best CVT autos in the business. 

 

What makes the previous model an even better choice right now is the similarity with the brand new one, I reckon most people wouldn't even notice a difference. And it's not like depreciation is an issue either as Subaru has one of, if not the best resale value of any car on sale. You can expect a Forester to be worth about 70% of its initial value after 3 years which is damn impressive. Its definitely worth taking a look at a Forester now if you're in the market for a small SUV and the death of the turbo XT model is even more of a reason to get your hands on one of those while you still can.

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The Opel "Commodore"

That's right, its not a Holden anymore. Neither is it a Commodore really. I didn't want to hate the ZB Commodore and even thought it looked pretty good in the initial launch photos with its sleek European design. You couldn't help but laugh at the comments of typical bogans saying, "It's shit!" and "Nobody will buy one". After seeing a few in real life and watching a few reviews, I still think its a good looking car that's practical and equipped well but begs the question. What does it do differently from a Mazda 6, Ford Mondeo or Toyota Camry? Its just another mid size, mostly front wheel drive sedan that will be popular with fleet buyers. Gone are the days where the base Commodore was a rear drive, long distance family cruiser and there was the option of a V8 SS and manual gearbox. And that is a very sad thing as a long time Commodore enthusiast, watching the iconic car that you spent your childhood in the back of become another achingly boring sedan. Like the Falcon, Holden really should have killed the Commodore name on its VFII high point

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