Ok /o/, I need your help. Recently my car was totaled, and

>>14661377
CX-5 doesn't drive like shit and has a non shit interior

If get an xv crosstrek if I were you. 5 speed, fun to drive and you can do mold offroading as well. Decent mpgs too

>>14661398

>Subaru engines

lol good one Anon

>>14661377
My parents literally bought a Forester yesterday. The XT decently equipped is like 30k. Subaru's AWD is better. Just get the Forester.

>>14661409

What is the CVT like in the XT? I know the car generally is a lot more powerful than the Mazda, but I dont like the thought of CVT too much.

>>14661377
>buying a crossover
are you a woman?

They're all shit. Get a used turbo manual outback or legacy or a 1st gen mazda 3 s grand touring manual.

>>14661658

My totaled car was a mazda 3 s touring. Im looking for more space

>>14661472
It acts generally like a regular transmission. Look up reviews for the 2015 WRX, same tranny and engine (if it's automatic)

>>14661817
Why do you need more space than that?

>>14664060

The 3 was nice but too claustrophobic at times, like when there were four adults in the car.

I also throw my bikes in the car frequently, and have to transport samples for work pretty regularly.

With the MPG difference pretty negligible the CUVs just make sense.

>>14664824
Volvo v70. E39 wagon if you enjoy driving. Roadmaster wagon. E class wagon. All can be had for between >10k and 25k

Im in the same boat, but Im selling my brz for something more practical. Was looking at hatchbacks, but also dont want something drastically slower if possible.

>>14661377
I ~heard~ that the CX-5 has one of the best Manual Transmissions on a CUV out there (not that that's a point of pride), but it only comes in the base engine.

Have you test driven either?

Last gen xt with the manuel. I couldnt live with a cvt, ever.

>>14661472
Honestly, CVT in anything other than the BRZ/WRX/STi is fine. Go check some reviews though to see what you think.

I test drove both back in 14 and thought the mazda was a better overall package. The forester was quicker though

>>14661377
Several foresters in, up from impreza and wrxs due to space. N/A or turbo is fine. Go with what you think you will like. Foresters have been comfy and capable all around vehicles. Long trips. Off roading. Daily driver in city.

>>14667066
2.0 engine is not worth it, too much noise and too little power