Mark
The Forester GT has a detuned WRX engine and made a very good towing
platform, very flexible and economical 10.5 Lts/100km with the trailer on
behind, normally 8.5 Lts/100Km - I had one for 5 years.
I now have an XT Forester - that will keep up with a WRX in a strait line,
and while the platform is very good the engine gear box combination and
works very well as a touring car with the glider on behind there is a lot
more gear changing than the GT (not as flexible at highway speeds) and uses
12.5 lts/100km, normally about 9 Lts/100km.
Only last week two fellow glider pilots who were passengers on the way to
Perisher Valley and both assessed the XT as the perfect glider pilot
vehicle.
SDF
-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mark Newton
Sent: Monday, 10 September 2007 1:27 PM
To: Dave
Cc: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.'
Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Family Tow Car
Dave wrote:
> If you want powerful a Forrester GT has the WRX turbo motor, and enough
mass
> to have some stability.
Same power, more weight and worse fuel economy. Great. So the WRX will
blow the doors off of that too!
> Of course the insurance is very expensive for turbo cars.
Yeah. Cost me a whole $6 per month more than my previous normally
aspirated car. Dammit, now I can't afford that kidney machine for grandma.
- mark
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