I first test drove the 2000 Subaru Forester when in first came out that year. Fell in love with how smooth and how well it handled, for an SUV, on curvy roads. It drove just like a high end sedan. 5 years later, I purchased a used one. It has come it very handy for camping (I can even sleep in it), for carrying my bicycle inside, and now for carrying my mom's wheelchair. I was even able to fit and bring home my new dryer. This is a do it all car! Hopefully will be able to afford a new Subaru in the future.