Thanks for the warm welcome. I expected head whacks about this post
This was not an easy decision, believe me. But, my husband lost his job several months ago so the car with the payment needs to go. I'm gutted as the Tribecca is my baby.
I am looking at three Foresters tomorrow, all automatic non-turbos:
2005 XS w/ 84,000 miles
2005 XS w/ 69,000 miles
2006 X w/ 67,000 miles
The Tribecca is known for dash rattles and issues with suspension bushings and mine has both. I know the 03 Foresters have issues with head gaskets. I'm curious if there are any known things like this on the Foresters.
I was also wondering about towing, we pull a small trailer behind the Tribecca for vacations and small dump runs. I'm sure the Forester isn't rated for as much weight as the Tribecca but will a non turbo handle small loads?
I have the 7 passenger with Nav and I know I am looking at a completely different class of car with the Forester but with two kids (and the occasional friend), two dogs and all the junk that goes along with them the Forester seems like it will meet most of our needs. My kids are out of carseats but still in boosters so I will be bringing their booster seats with me to make sure everyone will fit. I'm not too concerned with the lack of legroom in the back seat because most times it will only be kids back there.
Having just replaced the tires on my Tribecca (
OUCH!!!) I'm thrilled with the prospect of smaller, less expensive tires.
Thanks again for the warm welcome, I am looking forward to further head smacks and your advice.
Alli