XT vs. XT - clearance

Seems ironic that the car with the absolutely WORST aerodynamics in the Subaru lineup would the the greenie car of choice. My proof to the point that the middle aged women are incompetent. Does not stop them from telling "you can make a more efficient car" to the automakers. Sigh.

Why would you think "greenies" are middle-aged women?

Some are, but they're also college students, old hippies, PC yuppies, etc... of either sex.

Now, the Forester also enjoys a noticeable popularity with women who prefer the company of other women and stick rainbows on the rear window, but for many different reasons. It's a sensible car, good in the snow, can carry a few things, and drives nice. The Forester bay be the "sensible shoe" of cars.

That's it! It seems obvious now. If someone wants improved overall performance in the same size wagon they'd choose the LGT. Of course. The Forester doesn't have the direct boy equivalent so the FXT receives the improved handling option.

It's that simple. Thanks for pointing out the obvious.

Nice image.

Maybe he could get Paul Hogan or Lance out of retirement to drive for him. ;)

Right. It seems to me that Forester XT is better around the city due to lighter weight and shorter wheelbase while LGT is better at long ditance cruising on freeways due to longer wheelbase and much better aerodynamics. The cargo space should be about the same. Though the shape of the rear opening on the Forester probably makes it easier to stuff boxy stuff in it.

I'm glad you liked it :)

You're right of course. Countrary to what you might think by looking at my posts I do not feel any aversion to the environmental activists when they don't spend their effort plugging everyone into a Prius. Why won't they redirect their efforts towards researching who is dumping all the mercury that the modern fishes are full of?

I'm glad some people like it. I don't. I like efficiency and don't like to waste more fuel than I have to.