Manual Vs Automatic Forester resale values

4xsama · Post by **4xsama** » Fri Dec 25, 2009 9:41 pm

Can anyone advise on the resale of a manual Forester (mid range spec and not turbo) vs a self stirrer. Personal preference is a manual.

Would be looking to sell on in 3-4 years.

Also, any idea when Subaru will be updating the Forester, will it get a diesel and any plans for a 6 speed 'box.

Cheers.

4xsama · Post by **4xsama** » Tue Jan 05, 2010 1:25 pm

Just found out;
-Subaru will be updating the Forester to get a diesel and,
-Only comes with a 6 speed 'box.

Still don't know about the manual resale. Apparently we are lazy drivers but in the UK/Europe manuals are more popular.

Subyroo · Post by **Subyroo** » Tue Jan 05, 2010 2:16 pm

The Auto's don't come with low range like the Manuals do, it's nothing to write home about, but a reduction is a reduction nonetheless and better than none.

I'm glad my 03 XS has the reduction, especially when towing and uphill on the highway.

pimp2plz · Post by **pimp2plz** » Tue Jan 05, 2010 11:09 pm

Using the 05-06 xs as a guide it looks like manuals hold their value better than autos.

GTlegs · Post by **GTlegs** » Wed Jan 06, 2010 5:57 am

The diesel comes out this year.

4xsama · Post by **4xsama** » Wed Jan 06, 2010 6:20 pm

Diesel Forester should be out in June/July