Subaru: Forester vs. Outback

I would buy the one my wife prefers. If a bit better clearance and easier
entry and exit are important, go with the Forrester. I have a 98 OBW and
when I have the money I will buy a Forrester because I prefer the better
offroadability of the Forrester.

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Uhhhm, the OBW actually has better ground clearance (about 1/2 inch) than
the Forrester.

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Alan wrote: 

Though not so good clearance angles front and back, from what I've read
here.


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I thought I had read that, but subaru.com gives ground clearance for all
Forester models as 7.5 inches and 7.3 inches for the 4-cylinder OBW. All the
H6s are reported as 7.9 inches. What's with that? More power...must ride
higher?

I think the clearance measurement is drivetrain related. I wonder how the
sill clearances compare. Putting your wheel on a rock will avoid the
differential and sump, but could whack the rocker panel after you come down.
Must take my tape measure when I next go to the store. If you see some
looney in the parking lot with a tape measure next to your OBW, please don't
shoot.
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Ken Lyons
Inside the Beltway but in the mountains with the Forester
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None of these vehicles should really be intentionally taken to where you
need to worry about it.

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Alan,

It would seem that you know little about offroad driving. I also have a
Suzuki Sierra that only has 185mm ground clearance with the same size wheels
that my OBW has but I assure you that my Suzuki will go far further over
much more difficult terain.

The Forester will also go many more places that the OBW will because of the
following contributing factors.

1. Shorter wheelbase.
2. Better takeoff angle.
3. Better departure angle.
4. Higher drivers seat position allowing better forward view.
5. I will put chunkier tyres on the Forester to replace the H/T's.

Cheers.

Pete D


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True. Just don't call me when you get stuck.

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