Sadly they never offered the XT trim on the Outback sedan

I won’t argue the rest, but regarding sight lines the lower profile scoop on mine is barely noticeable for me, and people shorter than me have said they can't even see it

I think you hit the nail on the head, the XT wasn't just the fastest trim, it was the most luxurious. Leather, heated seats, power everything, panoramic double sunroof, etc.

Like the pedant said, it’s mostly among the WRX/STI crowd. I have an 08 Outback XT and every now and then I’ll get a wave from a WRX but most of the time I fly under their radar despite my scoop.

That’s shows the effect location has on pricing as much as it shows anything else. I ended up buying an ‘08 Outback XT in Connecticut in ‘14. It had 134,000 miles and was listed at $12,000, which was completely in line with other XTs for sale in the area. Now, with 206,000 miles on the clock KBB still values it at…

I shopped Outback XTs a few years ago, and honestly as insane as it sounds if the Forester XT market is anything like the Outback market this price isn’t that out there, especiall. For this mileage and after you factor in the 15% haggle room probably added on. (Rarity also factors in)

I drive for one of the big acronym delivery companies. I’ve delivered quite a few sets of these tires to the homes people who ordered them online. I’d go so far as to say that at least in my area they’re one of the most popular “delivered to door” brands. And while delivering said tires I did in fact notice this very…

I cross-shopped the BRZ and the Fiesta ST, so I can understand going Miata vs hot hatch depending on the hatch.

For that I salute you

I know full well the reason, doesn't make me any less sad

1. His take on SUVs, and especially small SUVs, is extremely correct.

Make Outbacks Small Again

Mine is my Outback XT for reasons that have as much to do with practically as love. It’s quick (and soon to be even quicker), it’s fun, it’s comfortable, and critically it can pretty much every job I’ll ever need of a car. Recce a rally stage? No problem. Cross country road trip? Twice. Go somewhere with…

Shouldn’t have a problem beating Seehorn so long as the car holds together. Definitely won't match the factory cars though.

He was a threat with his old Fiesta, and he’s particularly been a threat at this rally (7 wins in 8 starts, the eighth was a retirement due to a failed sensor). That said, new car, first event, limited testing miles, and not built to the same level as the Subarus, unless one of the blue cars has a problem I can't see…

Personally I’m rooting for ANY “family size” alternative to crossovers and SUVs

Unfortunately a lot of traction systems also cut engine power, which makes them beyond useless for getting unstuck.

I co-drove for Jason in Oregon back in 2014. One of the most delightfully mad people I've ever known.

Would be impractical for the same reason they can’t just use marshals. Too much ground to cover. At any given moment there could be as much as 75 miles of active rally stage. Even if each drone could effectively cover 3 miles (which considering signal range and the difficulty of seeing much with the heavy forest…

The only potential cookout invite I’ve seen so far that I’m fully onboard with is the one sent to Dale Earnhardt Jr: