I love this car. The handling and pick-up are outstanding. It left the other "small" SUV's (e.g., Honda CRV, Chevy Tracker) in the dust. I agree the Forester is not a true SUV, but neither is the Honda CRV, Chevy Tracker or other "suvitos" in this class. If you want a true SUV, buy a Blazer or a Jeep Cherokee. Me, I wanted a car with good handling,...
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