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It is, indeed, very easy to get carried away by an attractive and well-priced used car. Fortunately, older Subaru models are of the kind that are safe to fall in love with. After all, Subaru is known to be one of the most reliable car brands in the world, and older Subaru models that have seen the right maintenance can be expected to be worthwhile investments.
One such older model is the third generation Subaru Forrester which was unrolled in 2009. Driving.ca contributor Graeme Fletcher writes about the many beneficial features of this model, some of which are excerpted below:
"Credit the improved handling (the revised suspension worked wonders), more usable interior space and newfound refinement. In the end it all made the Forester, especially the XT models, a viable contender in the compact crossover market.
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The Forester also fared very well in crash tests. The National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) gave it five stars for front and side impacts for both front riders, while the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) rated it as good (its best rating) in front, side, rear and rollover type crashes."
It is not only the Forrester that makes good used car purchases, however. The 2010 Subaru Outback and Legacy are also known to be quiet and comfortable cars that belie their powerful boxer engines. Compared to the V-engine, the boxer engine provides better balance, and thus, a smoother ride. The Outback has always been a favorite among outdoor enthusiasts, and the Legacy is a mid-sized sedan that is perfect for family use.
The Forrester, Outback, and Legacy are all AWD (all-wheel-drive) vehicles, which makes them better balanced and ideal for the oftentimes wet and rainy road conditions in Baton Rouge.
Despite these mouthwatering features, however, you must ensure that you get the best value for your money by going only to reputable used car dealerships near Baton Rouge, such as Baldwin Subaru. These dealerships' intimate knowledge and experience with Subaru cars can give you the assurance that you are getting nothing less than a used car of the best quality.
(Source: Third-generation Forester is a sturdy, reliable and fast AWD crossover, Driving.ca, April 9, 2014)
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