27 Feb
That’s right!
I’ve had my eye on a new car for the past few months, and kept changing my mind about what I wanted. We needed something bigger for everyday practical use, and something that will easily accommodate our soon to be pet dog.
This particular model we’ve bought brings together everything I liked about the other potential cars I was looking into one. Here’s a few clues for you petrol heads. Let’s see if you can guess!
- It’s Japanese
- It’s four wheel drive
- It’s a 2003 model
- It has a 2.0 litre, 4 cylinder, flat-four (that’s a big clue right there!), turbo, petrol engine
- It has the ability to go off-road
… I think that leaves about two possibilities?
- It doesn’t begin with I, O or L.
Update:
Mark Shingleton, Chris Kemm and Ryan Dean-Corke picked it up straight away. It’s a Subaru Forester:
Some photos
Here’s a few little iPhone shots from a run out yesterday afternoon.
First impressions – The 2.0L turbo and AWD combination is amazing. I’m used to waiting until my old C2 VTS hit its main power curve at 4000rpm upwards, being a typical high-revving hot hatch. The Forester just makes a roar and launches you forward. It’s also a nice change going from low, stiff sports suspension to having off-road capabilities; it makes running over speed bumps and children a breeze!
By the way, my C2 VTS (2006, 56plate, 25k miles) is for sale if there’s anyone interested? ;-)
My guess would be some sort of Subaru. WRX perhaps.
Gotta be a forester ;)
Brian was close, but Mark hit the mark! No doubt I narrowed it down a little too much, @chriskemm (http://is.gd/9iUn9) and @ryandc (http://is.gd/9iUpD) also got it straight away.
Despite the time being an hour out here on my blog, it looks like Mark got in first.
Sounds like a scooby too me :)
Mitsubishi Pajero
Is it a Honda CR-V? Or maybe a 2003 Subaru Forester?
I’m much more interested in the dog than the car ;)
What kind of dog do you have in mind?
@ximi We’re all registered up to adopt a Labrador Retriever from the local rescue. We don’t have any ideas on colour yet, but it’s likely going to be a young male between 8months and 2years. Just waiting for the phone call.
Awesome mate! Got pics of it? :)
The Subaru Forester (2003-20005) is my dream car, actually! Good choice!
Good choice chris nice car! and black is very sleek!
Nice car Chris, i enjoyed using a Toyota RAV4 when i was in Florida a year or so ago, and have to say if i had the money i would seriously consider a 4X4.
You get cool points for getting a Subaru, but I’m taking them all away cos it’s an SUV. Sorry man, they just shouldn’t exist as status symbols :p
Subaru rocks. UK is really beautiful, and a forester is a good choice i think. Enjoy the drive.
Hey Chris come to Kerala(India) once .
And a darn fine choice of car at that!
Nice choise brow…..
like Nissan X-Trail.
http://bit.ly/bdKmCR
Good choice chris nice car
Looking sweet :-)
Nice update with the pics, and
“it makes running over speed bumps and children a breeze!”
ROFL :D