[gc8]

Hey guys,
I've been looking for a MT XT in my area for months and haven't been able to fine one. I like the idea of being a little higher up than a wrx, but still have the speed and the utility. Just wondering what other people would have done.

 

[Fate]

Hey guys,
I've been looking for a MT XT in my area for months and haven't been able to fine one. I like the idea of being a little higher up than a wrx, but still have the speed and the utility. Just wondering what other people would have done.

The '14 FXT was designed as a comprehensive package... including the CVT, NOT A MT. All those excellent specs on 0-60 and quarter mile are based on it.

My '14 FXT T handles better than my '11 WRX did, as well as being an overall better vehicle.

To answer your question directly, IF the '14 FXT had only come with a MT I'd have kept my well-modified and tuned '11 STi Limited. As it is I am completely satisfied with my choice.

 

[CinderBlock]

If you're looking for used, I would have gotten a 2001-2002 Forester with a 5 speed, or a Legacy GT 5 speed, preferably a wagon. If you're talking new, I would look into a Ford Focus MT.

$0.02.

 

[markyh]

I was looking at 04-07 WRX wagons and 05-08 Legacy GT wagons.

 

[lox]

more patience :icon_wink:

 

[gc8]

The '14 FXT was designed as a comprehensive package... including the CVT, NOT A MT. All those excellent specs on 0-60 and quarter mile are based on it.

My '14 FXT T handles better than my '11 WRX did, as well as being an overall better vehicle.

To answer your question directly, IF the '14 FXT had only come with a MT I'd have kept my well-modified and tuned '11 STi Limited. As it is I am completely satisfied with my choice.

Sorry, I should have mentioned that I was looking for an 04-08? (1st gen xt) I've been looking for a while but no luck

 

[domoMKIV]

What about an Outback?

 

[aaron]

took me almost a year of looking, with lots of almost bought plane tickets.
you didn't list or mention where your area was, if you do, some members on here might be able to help you

 

[gc8]

I'm in the Bay Area of CA. I have a post up on the WTB section, but no luck there. I'm not a huge fan of the outback styling. I was looking at the forester xs, but I have a feeling I'll have buyers remorse if I get that model.

 

[Duderotomy]

I probably would've bought an Evo XI... and been utterly frustrated with its lack of daily functionality compared to my Foresters.

 

[FLfrstr]

Outback xt, legacy gt wagon...

 

[gc8]

Well the day after I posed this after months of searching I found this on CL and bought it today. paid 5600 for it and I'm pretty happy with it.

2004 Subaru Forrester All-wheel-drive 2.5XT

 

[Duderotomy]

Nice find!