The article on CarGurus.com begins by paying homage to the Subaru Forester as being responsible for starting the crossover vehicle trend in the automobile industry (2003 Subaru Forester Overview). It is a concise review of the 2003 Subaru Forester outlining changes to the vehicle to keep up with the now ever expanding crossover market. I like the article because it doesn’t go over the reader’s head with in-depth technical talk so that it is easy to follow along and comprehend. In the first paragraph the article gives the reader a nice feel of what the Subaru Forester is by describing the vehicle as “blending the versatility and cargo room of an SUV with the safety, maneuverability, and comfort of a sedan…” (2003 Subaru Forester Overview). The
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Even with the 2.5-liter, 165-hp engine it is said that additional power would really appeal to potential owners and that the biggest complaint is said to be inadequate tires. (2003 Subaru Forester Overview). The article briefly mentions concerns with road and wind noise as well as addressing the climate control system as “confusing,” (2003 Subaru Forester Overview). Although I do agree with the concerns highlighted at the end of the article, except for the comment about the climate control system, they are still only minor concerns that are easily fixable or tolerable. For instance, the 2.5-liter, 165-hp engine may not be the engine suited for the Indy 500 but it still does the job for a vehicle that was not designed to be a roadster. Next, tires. Having cheap tires can create a great deal of road noise and by upgrading them it could potentially improve on road noise as well as eliminating the tire complaint. Again, these are minor complaints that cannot outshine the 2003 Subaru Forester that has become a vehicle known for its affordability, reliability and
Even with the 2.5-liter, 165-hp engine it is said that additional power would really appeal to potential owners and that the biggest complaint is said to be inadequate tires. (2003 Subaru Forester Overview). The article briefly mentions concerns with road and wind noise as well as addressing the climate control system as “confusing,” (2003 Subaru Forester Overview). Although I do agree with the concerns highlighted at the end of the article, except for the comment about the climate control system, they are still only minor concerns that are easily fixable or tolerable. For instance, the 2.5-liter, 165-hp engine may not be the engine suited for the Indy 500 but it still does the job for a vehicle that was not designed to be a roadster. Next, tires. Having cheap tires can create a great deal of road noise and by upgrading them it could potentially improve on road noise as well as eliminating the tire complaint. Again, these are minor complaints that cannot outshine the 2003 Subaru Forester that has become a vehicle known for its affordability, reliability and