I bought a new one earlier this month.and in a few weeks I have already put1400 miles on it already.
I selected the mid level 2.5i Premium PZEV )with the CVT (cntinuously variable automatic transmssion, and the all weather package -heated seats,mirrors andwind shield wipers. (for the snow country here.)_ Splash guards, rear bumper cover,privaxy glass from the factory ar4 all included for just $500 ( in the Premium/allweather versiom, in the most popular set up sold,) over invoice is what I paid.
As we speak, prices are stiffening, so if you want one in your color better act now. the engines and transmissions are made in Japanandsince the big Tsunami delivery is disrupted and the prices are going up as stock go down,they will be very scarce in 3 months, from now, the small dealers are running out already.
For me the 3.0
turbo is just more complexity,expense, and all that extra stuff like leather, moonroff and built in Sat Nav (instant obsolescnce) is a waste of money and boosts the MSRP over 31k for no good reason I can see.
This is the second year of the new design.
They now true SUV/snow vehicles, and very user friendly. they look a LOt LKE THE EXPENSIVE pORSCHE cAYENNE AD bmw x5 suvSIF YOU LOOK AT THEM, BUT ARE FAR CHEAPER AND MORRE RELIABLE.
Very bulletproof.need almostno services,very romy cargo and front and rear seat area, and the 2.5i gets 29 mpg highway on cheap regul;ar, the 3.0 turbo 6 somewhat less.
At 3800+ lbsthey are really heabvy and have a passenger roll cage built in.
TheIR "boxer" HORIZONTALLY OPPOSED engine design gives them a lower center of gravity which maks them safer, yet STILL VERY feablse to traverse off roads well.
Motor Trend awarded them the 2009 and 2010 SUV of the year accolades.
At just $26,141 for mine it was a terriffic value, I feel.(Invoice for it was $26,415 AND THEY SHOWED ME THE INVOICE
The cloth seats are incredibly firm and supportive and the driving position is excellent.
I passed on the Harmon Kardon optional stereo,because the factory optional subwoofer under the front seat and dash twyeete3rsarejust as good.sounding but can be put in for a fraction of the cost.
Subaru pioneered AWD cars and has always stuck to that niche.
Now though they are mainstream and hugely popular vehicles, and excellent dealer support systemsnation wide.
They are excellent cars for long distance driving but are still compact and nimble enough to be fine in congested areas too.
I'm very pleased with mine. I traded in a perfectly good '09
Mercury Grand Marquis for it, because I got sick of being stuck in snow all the time. I doubt that will happen now.
