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Old 08-17-2013, 05:30 PM   #19
A W
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Even an A6 Avant, regardless of how you pretty it up, can't get past the fact that it's just a slightly larger A4 Avant. I'm not sure how tall you are but the rear legroom in the A6 is "okay" by American standards when loaded up with cargo and people. The A4 isn't even enough for 5 adults but for 2 adults and 3 children it's a pinch.

It's too bad though. The main improvement from the SG to the SH was the improved front and rear legroom. Of course as the years go on from 2004 and up the Forester gets heavier and slower but what can you expect if you stay stock? Have you driven any of the '09-'13 XT? If you don't like the 4-speed, try the 2014 Subaru Forester XT with the Sport# on. Some diehard manual fanatics don't mind the CVT but some do still walk away a diehard fanatic after testing the new 2014 Subaru Forester XT. Besides an X1 which is clearly out of your budget, I can't think of a better replacement for a DD than a Subaru Forester XT with the requirement of that cargo capacity.

That is, until we get the Legacy GT DIT in the USDM.
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