Archive for February, 2006

Quick Review: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT

I’ve said in the past that I drive a Honda Accord Wagon, so to some people, I have the automotive taste of a 75 librarian. However, I still appreciate a fun and exciting car as much as the next guy, but I can’t deny my love for wagons.

2006 Subaru Forester XT

The craziest thing about this car is that it really doesn’t feel like a wagon. There were several times that I turned to look behind my driver’s seat just to make sure that this car was as big as I remembered it, and that it hadn’t changed into a small coupe while I wasn’t looking. It’s not the sexiest car in the world, nor is it the fastest, but this car is a crazy blend of a daily usability and suprising agility.

It all comes down to the turbo. When this car is low in the revs, it’s exactly what you would expect, but once that turbo kicks in, you swing by even the most aggressive of city drivers.

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  • Quick Review: 2006 Honda Civic Si

    I hate to do this, review two different models of cars back to back, but it’s how the ball bounced this month. So, sorry if you hate Hondas.

    2006 Honda Civic Si

    From the outside, this car reminds me of the bastard child of a Prius and a WRX. It is short and low with sharp lines and a big ass wing on the back. It has a slight ground kit and a tuner-inspired front end, yet still looks somewhat gentle.

    Inside, it’s a cross between the special Si cloth racing seats that are intended to hug you and hold you in position, with the advanced and modern instrument panel I discussed in my review of the 4-door Civic. It’s comfortable, yet a little cramped. It’s easy to see all of the gauges, yet impossible to check your blind spot. Well positioned for a sprint around the corners, yet a little tight for a 5-hour trek to Vancouver, BC.

    Stats: ~200hp, ~8000 rpm red line, ~$20,000.

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