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Agreed, but you save on tire rotations, since it's not needed. Mine wear evenly front vs rear. Due to not only the 50/50 torque split of the manual transmission models with the viscous center differential but also a f/r weight distribution that is pretty even, too.
Originally Posted By: 05LGTLtd
See if the Kartboy shifter fits the newest Forester:
http://www2.kartboy.com/x4/product.php?productid=16174&cat=251&bestseller=Y
It's the real deal. It will feel like it should. Nice crisp shifts.
If you never owned a Full time AWD vehicle, be aware tire life sucks. I've never gotten more than 40k from a set on either of my current Subaru cars. Stock or UHP A/S. Touring tires might hold up better.
The good news is with good A/S tires, Subaru AWD will get you through most any conditions a sane person would attempt in winter.
I vote get the winter package.
Originally Posted By: 05LGTLtd
See if the Kartboy shifter fits the newest Forester:
http://www2.kartboy.com/x4/product.php?productid=16174&cat=251&bestseller=Y
It's the real deal. It will feel like it should. Nice crisp shifts.
If you never owned a Full time AWD vehicle, be aware tire life sucks. I've never gotten more than 40k from a set on either of my current Subaru cars. Stock or UHP A/S. Touring tires might hold up better.
The good news is with good A/S tires, Subaru AWD will get you through most any conditions a sane person would attempt in winter.
I vote get the winter package.