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kltron · 10-23-2014, 04:21 PM

Was happy to find that my '14 Forester had a 6 speed MT, was unhappy to find that you can't get the panoramic roof with the MT. WTH. The MT is rated 29mpg HWY, 32 for the AT. Head scratcher. I'm able to get 34mpg or so mostly backroads (35-50 mph). Wish it had a taller 6th gear. :-(

Doing great in the warmer weather (40.8% above EPA mixed), not so great in the winter with shorter trips (gets EPA mixed, or at least it did last winter).

Would miss a MT if I didn't have it, would get rid of it if I drove more in traffic.

I do enjoy the "MT" experience on my bicycle. :-)

The new Honda Fit has a 6MT. Was surprised to see it, but it's encouraging.

10-23-2014, 04:21 PM	#47 (permalink)
kltron EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Boston, MA, USA Posts: 3 Bieyacht - '14 Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium MT 90 day: 32.67 mpg (US) Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Was happy to find that my '14 Forester had a 6 speed MT, was unhappy to find that you can't get the panoramic roof with the MT. WTH. The MT is rated 29mpg HWY, 32 for the AT. Head scratcher. I'm able to get 34mpg or so mostly backroads (35-50 mph). Wish it had a taller 6th gear. :-( Doing great in the warmer weather (40.8% above EPA mixed), not so great in the winter with shorter trips (gets EPA mixed, or at least it did last winter). Would miss a MT if I didn't have it, would get rid of it if I drove more in traffic. I do enjoy the "MT" experience on my bicycle. :-) The new Honda Fit has a 6MT. Was surprised to see it, but it's encouraging.