Tahun 2000an design

Is Forester XT 2.0T good to drive and maintain car?
Thirsty car?

Good to drive, ok lah.
Fun to drive definitely not.
It's a potato.
If you can get WRX rear sway bar, can improve it's potato'ness.

FA20DIT is a very thrifty engine, not like the thirsty EJ.
Getting 8liter to 100km or 12.5km/L is common.

On the down side:-
- Most have CVT issue and require valve body replacement.
- Bushings are weak but this is general trend of new Subaru, smaller bush.
- Aircond issue, usually cooling coil leak and some unlucky one, compressor.
- Odd size tire. It was the only car on Msia road using 225/55/18, expensive and difficult to find

Subaru is only for enthusiasts. Its a pity it didn't come with turbo as low end torque is very important for everyday driving. One thing why many are not bother with owning one, the interior is ugly. It's like designer from 80s. When I sat in it, it make x50 feel like bentley and a much better buy.