2009 Forester - Should I get the 2.0 or 2.5 litre engine?

Question

I will be living and working in Switzerland. The 150 bhp 2.0 feels a bit under powered on mountain highways, however, the 230 bhp seems like overkill. Any thoughts?

Answer 1

The 2.0 liter engine may move the Impreza smartly, but the Forester is saddled with almost 300 pounds of additional weight. I think the bigger engine will be a better fit over the long haul.

Answer 2

I had a 2.0 Ltr Impreza and that gave more than adequate performance for everyday motoring and not too expensive to run - as long as you do not have to carry heavy loads or go racing the 2.0Lt would be the best buy. The 2.5 Ltr is very expensive to run and to maintain. The 2.5 is a  lovely engine but a money pit too. Personally I would buy a nearly new one say 1 year old with low mileage because the depreciate rapidly