As Doug Nelson from UTI put it, "For me, the appeal is the fact that the Forester XT is a bit more refined and luxurious than the WRX/STI, plus it has all the benefits of being a wagon/SUV for those of us that need to move large items (JDM parts!) or have kids. The other driving factor for me was that it already had the 2.5-liter powertrain and was still under warranty. Basically, with a XT you have all the creature comforts that come with the Forester, have the ability to bolt on OEM STI parts and make the same or more power than a STI and go undetected at the dealership so the warranty remains intact, all for less money than a STI." What's not to like about that?
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