Forester or Outback 3.0 - that is the question!

Sooooo

After some opinions on this predicament!!

I was after another STI after selling my last 4x4, now ive come to realise a sti isn't really me anymore.. as much as I love them, I also used my ute to go fishing(surfcasting) ALOT

So my question is.. what better for light 4x4 work like beaches/forest roads and mild bush tracks

keep in mind ill probably fit some A/T tyres on them to help a wee bit

ive only gt 7.5k to get one at the mo id like at a higher km 04-05 out back or any unmodified forester,i just know next to nothing about them!

There was a tidy 2002 Forester rolling round here with 137000kms for about $7.5k maybe less? I think he dropped to $6500 at one point.

Here's the link anyway, it does have some modifications but nothing super major... Won't hurt have a nosey anyway.

http://clubsub.org.nz/forum/showthread.php?45923-AKL-2002-Forester-XT-Turbo-Manual

I'd say 3.0R outback. But I'd be bias as this is what I currently have. I did look at the 2007 Forester at the time but they were quite a bit smaller in the luggage department than the Outback. I would think they would both be quite capable off road but the forester being shorter may have a slight advantage.

Yeh

its a tough toss up, I maybe doing some towing (old 68 mk1 escort) or I would of gone forester 1st thing.. I feel the 3.0 6 is going to tow pretty sweet!

still a tough one.. decent km outback aint that cheap! but foresters are haha

I drive a 2004 STi Forester so 2.5l instead of the 2l and it is only rated to tow 1800kg... was going to tow evowrx's GF8 with it but it'll be too heavy with a tandem trailer.

With towing in mind I would pick the 3.0 any day of the week however I haven't checked their towing capabilities so that be the decider really. Not sure what your mk1 on a trailer would weigh either?

Was that 1800kg braked or unbraked?

I'd go 3.0 Outback. Much more comfier/roomier.

@Scoobydoo - I believe that was braked. I don't have a manual so it was based on consistent answers from the interwebs, the figures were for a 2.5XT Forester.

The outback 3.0R is also rated at 1800kg braked so no difference there. I have noted that the 3.0 can be a heavy drinker when towing (13L/100km).

thanks team - im still in two minds what to get seems all 3.0 outbacks are quite pricey or done a lot of ks or just not in reasonable range to drive and have a look after work.. foresters are a dime a dozen though could pick one up right now!!!

THEN I drive past meremere and remember my days with the club. and instantly want another STI hahaha.. ahh having choices is hard

 crosdp_sti said:

thanks team - im still in two minds what to get seems all 3.0 outbacks are quite pricey or done a lot of ks or just not in reasonable range to drive and have a look after work.. foresters are a dime a dozen though could pick one up right now!!!

THEN I drive past meremere and remember my days with the club. and instantly want another STI hahaha.. ahh having choices is hard

sooo imam be picking up an outback on saterday so thank to all that put here 10 cents in...