haleyscomet
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We currently have a 2010 Forester (for my daughter) and am looking to get a 2012 for myself. She has the premium with the sunroof and that is the option package I will probably order. It should be as off road capable as possible (mostly old logging trails on some land in NC mountains). A trailer hitch will be ordered for pulling 2000 pound trailer with dirt bikes. A skid plate will also be added. It will travel regularly between Houston, TX USA (where we live) and North Carolina (where we vacation) for a 2000 mile round trip pulling the trailer.
Is there anything I need to order with the vehicle to make sure I get decent trail capability? Manual vs Automatic? Does all that sunroof glass high up impact the low center of gravity the boxer engine yields? They have something call front and rear bumper under-guards and body molding. Do they help off road or will they just get in the way?
Is it reasonable for me to expect a new Forester to be trail capable?
Below we are on one of the logging trails in my 2010 (just don't tell my daughter!) :-0
Is there anything I need to order with the vehicle to make sure I get decent trail capability? Manual vs Automatic? Does all that sunroof glass high up impact the low center of gravity the boxer engine yields? They have something call front and rear bumper under-guards and body molding. Do they help off road or will they just get in the way?
Is it reasonable for me to expect a new Forester to be trail capable?
Below we are on one of the logging trails in my 2010 (just don't tell my daughter!) :-0
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