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I don't know what the reason was for the undercurrent attitude in the previous post, nowhere in the OP's question or subsequent answers has there been any reason for such an attitude to this, far as i know, new poster.
Ms L, the reason i said to avoid the Diesel version was that the engine has not proven durable long term (the problems may now be fixed if you are buying new or almost new) and i would have a good study of HJ's reviews above and see what he has to say on the subject, maybe also find some Subaru forums and read up what owners, not road testers, think.
If you check HJ's review of current model he doesn't go into it too much, however it basically the same car as the 2008/13 model but in a new frock, so see whats in the good/bad section re Diesel version.
www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/subaru/forester-2008...d
I haven't driven a Diesel myself but its supposed to suffer from turbo lag, ie no guts until the rev get to a certain level and then it finds itself, this from experience of Diesels is a common and most frustrating situation, but i may well drive differently to you, so best to get a test drive and judge for yourself.
Quite why Subaru didn't Deiselise the 2.5 boxer instead of the 2.0 litre i shall never know, not often they make a mistake, being one of the very last engineering led makers.
The newer petrol versions are supposed to be a lot better on fuel than previous, and if looked after the whole car has an enviable record for reliability and long life.
As you are coming from a fast car, you could always find yourself an XT version, which will be as quick as your Audi with stupidly good grip and only those who know what they are would guess, a true wolf in sheeps clothing.
They are all full time 4WD, and will come already fitted with tyres good enough to take you almost anywhere, it defnately won't come sitting on Sloane Ranger tyres/wheels...:-)
Whatever you decide to buy, enjoy your new home and whatever car you choose.
Edited by gordonbennet on 19/12/2015 at 09:16
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