This is my second Subaru and I will most likely get another (let's hope it is a while from now though!!) I would agree, it is about 26-30mpg. My last subaru was an 03 RS Sedan (same thing as this just a little older and obviously not a wagon) but it annoyed me that the seats didn't fold down so you couldnt get a bike in it.

Subarus make great cars and the forester and outback models (mine is an Impreza) are actually rated as some of the most eco-friendly cars out there. Some of them I believe have lower emissions than the hybrids out there (?). They also have a zero landfill facility and a wildlife refuge onsite. (http://www.subaru.com/sub/misc/envir...ml?from=topNav)

I am part of nasioc.com (North American Subaru Impreza owners club) and it is a great supportive group of people.