I purchased this car after having a VW passat that was in the shop 21 times in 13 months. I was impressed with the ride and comfort of the vehicle. The car drove well and cost nothing more than gas and oil. Recently my wife was involved in a head on collision with a BMW 525. The Forester's cabin was completely intact and the car preformed perfectly...
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