05 Forester: Haynes vs. Chilton

[Andrew Webber]

I had a Haynes manual for my last vehicle and it came in handy for the
occasional simple task. On Amazon.com both Haynes and Chilton manuals
are available and Chilton has a higher rating (based in only a couple
of reviews). Chilton is a couple of bucks more expensive.

One reviewer says they're the same manual. Is he just exaggerating
(i.e. both cover the same kinds of tasks) or is it in fact the same
manual with a different cover?

If it's the same manual I'll buy the cheaper one. Other suggestions
welcome of course.

Thanks!
=aw
andrew [(e-mail address removed)]

 

[Me]

I had a Haynes manual for my last vehicle and it came in handy for the
occasional simple task. On Amazon.com both Haynes and Chilton manuals
are available and Chilton has a higher rating (based in only a couple
of reviews). Chilton is a couple of bucks more expensive.

One reviewer says they're the same manual. Is he just exaggerating
(i.e. both cover the same kinds of tasks) or is it in fact the same
manual with a different cover?

If it's the same manual I'll buy the cheaper one. Other suggestions
welcome of course.

Thanks!
=aw
andrew [(e-mail address removed)]

I have the chilton's manual mentioned. the photos give credit to haynes.
I've tried to use it on 2 occasions and found the information incorrect.

 

[awebber]

I had a Haynes manual for my last vehicle and it came in handy for the
occasional simple task. On Amazon.com both Haynes and Chilton manuals
are available and Chilton has a higher rating (based in only a couple
of reviews). Chilton is a couple of bucks more expensive.

One reviewer says they're the same manual. Is he just exaggerating
(i.e. both cover the same kinds of tasks) or is it in fact the same
manual with a different cover?

If it's the same manual I'll buy the cheaper one. Other suggestions
welcome of course.

Thanks!
=aw
andrew [(e-mail address removed)]

I have the chilton's manual mentioned. the photos give credit to haynes.
I've tried to use it on 2 occasions and found the information incorrect.

That's not good, thanks for the info.

Is there another manual out there that anyone can recommend?

Thanks!
=aw