I’m glad you enjoyed it! Of course the CD player gets a shout out, lol. I also worry about the next gen as we might want a Forester at some point. I recently reviewed a 2023 Touring but added a “Edit” to the title as it was just announced the 2024’s are the same! 🙌

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I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed them! Yes, I actually finally figured that out just a couple months ago lol. I’m constantly trying to improve the quality of my videos. 🙂

Glad to hear you’re enjoying the Limited! 🙂

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Thanks for watching and providing feedback! I’m working on improving better a better visual/audio experience as I learn. 🙂

I’ve always thought very highly of Hondas and my parents have an incredible track record with theirs. Congrats on your sweet Limited! Hope you really enjoy it! 🙂

Congrats on 1st Suubie. Wife and I have had like 6 over the last 30 years. For deep snow and not suck a lot of gas, decades of really good crash ratings, they are hard to beat. Mrs made it over unplowed gravel and asphalt 20 miles to work with 15” of heavy wet springtime snow one morning. Impressive. I could use quieter interior when the gas pedal is mashed, but her latest 22 Outback Touring is getting close to more luxury quiet inside and smooth enough ride, has lighter touch steering and brakes. I like such very much. I have 16 Outback, definitely less refined sound when floored and harder effort to steer and brake. I’ll take easy steer and some body roll if it means I’m not beat up over rough roads. Just an old geezer. I’m looking at 23 Forester since it is a whole foot shorter in garage than my Outback. Taller roof might make getting my heavier e bike rolled in and out via short ramp easier. And I’m not totally impressed with wife’s Outback 11.6” computer tablet style control screen. Rather often it seems like distracted driving and I pull over to tweak stuff. I’d like the 2023 Forester’s many manual controls that get memorized to just reach and change without hardly having to look. That’s going away 2024 along with CD player. For self entertainment, KZfaq “Subaru Hill climb” see old stock Forester buzz right up a steep, long sandy hill and shame massive 4x4 trucks. And see “Subaru traction test” comparisons with competitors. Then ‘’Subaru deep snow”. Good stuff.

@@Skunked68 Thanks for your comments on your history and experiences with Subaru. Several of my friends have owned them too and they have been reliable. I bought the Forester due to its smaller size (even though I wanted the turbo'ed Outback engine since I thought I needed the additional power.) The one concern I did have is the recent problems some Subaru engines have with the RTV sealant, but as long as this vehicle is under warrantee, I'm not worried, since Subaru stands behind their products.

Great suggestion with including the lighting, that is something I would have to figure out how to represent well. Otherwise due to early evening darkness/shadows ideal day light for regular filming is so limited right now, lol. I appreciate the kind words, thanks for watching! 🙂

​​@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 Pull it into a parking garage to simulate low light for headlights, taillights, directionals, etc. during that part of the review. Even during the day it gets pretty dim inside a parking garage.

That’s a great idea, unfortunately I’m rural enough there is no vertical parking within 100 miles haha. I’ll see what I can find for a shaded area since my own garage is far from where I review. 🙂

Hai! Thanks for watching, and the kind words! I’m sure you also have some pretty cool cars over there! 😉

@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 yeahh..I currently driving pre-facelift subaru forester though. Unfortunately, the facelift still haven’t reach here. No news actually. But I love it my subaru! Awesome!

That’s awesome!! Any idea of ETA? 🙂

@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 next month

I LOVE IT !!! I got it last Monday!! It has everything I wanted plus some. I ordered the top sound system which is awesome. I need to get Homelink, then I'll be happy.

You survived the wait, that’s awesome! Glad you’re enjoying it. 🙂

We're waiting on an Autumn Green that hopefully will arrive this week.

That is a great suggestion for a middle of the road approach! Thanks for watching! 🙂

NC. That is sound advice. Helps keep my head screwed on straight. I like the more guy look of Wilderness, less common look about town, but am retired geezer and now days unlikely to actually off road it. So I could skip even the additional cost of Geolander tires. Just get the Sport and it’s a dandy trim price. I’ll have to see if Sport has preferred cloth seats, I am not big on hot/cold leather that also needs periodic leather conditioner. Thanks for advice.

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I could imagine, lol. 😝 Get tint people!

@Automotive Anonymous The Subaru people like to leave you exposed if you go with the base trim. Not only do you not get tinting, you don't get a cargo cover either.

It sounds like you need and want a new Forester, Tom! I hope you get the perfect one for you and can enjoy it for another 20 years while you decide what vehicle to get after it! 😉 Thanks for sharing your experiences.

Tom, I’m a geezer. Wife and I have had like 6 Subarus over 3 decades. It’s all about the deep snow go for us and great crash safety. I’m looking at upgrading my 16 Outback for 23 Forester, a whole foot shorter in garage, taller for loading e bike in and out. I think I may avoid 2024 Forester with the big 11.6” computer screen control center. Wife’s 22 Outback has that and is like distracted driving. I pull over for deeper fiddling. Prefer to reach and tweak sans hardly having to look. Personal entertainment, look up KZfaq “Subaru hill climb” see old stock Forester climb a very steep, tall, sand hill, shaming big trucks. Also Subaru traction test, and deep snow. A winter hobby for me to watch such. But, what you’ve known all lifelong, you may prefer the knob and button controls of 2023 Forester over computer screen of the new 2024 edition. At least that’s where I’m at.

I’m sorry to hear that, but so glad you’re okay! Subaru’s seem to do their job well of protecting their occupants. And the Forester is a top safety pick + 🙂

Thanks. Yeah a guy claimed his steering got jammed causing him to cross the yellow line into my lane. Our front left corners hit each other. We were doing about 25 mph as this was a secondary road but lots of traffic on it due to the evening rush hour traffic. Yeah Subarus are rated well and the Forester was the top rated compact SUV by Consumer Reports.

I’m sorry to hear that! But there’s a lot of peace of mind knowing you have a free extended warranty, although that shouldn’t have to be a necessity on the early ones, lol. Glad you’re enjoying your loaner! 🙂

You’re right, lol. It’s becoming more difficult to find the remaining model/trim levels I haven’t reviewed yet. I’ll need to start reaching out to more brands soon. 😛

This dealer is in Southern Idaho, thanks for watching! 🙂

@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 Thank you.

I think it is, although I’ve only driven one 2015 era Subaru (Forester XT I reviewed). Although I will say even driving 2019 Subaru’s and then hoping into a 2022/2023 I think the new ones feel noticeably better in some instances. Go drive one and report back with your opinion!😉

As I posted above the transmission on my 2015 forester broke down on me. It only had 36,000 miles . Because of all the problems on the 2014 and 2015 Subaru forester's as well as many other Subarus from that time frame Subaru changed the warranty to 10 years to cover the transmission. So I'll be getting a brand new transmission.. The only indication that something was wrong was was a burning smell over the last year during longer drives. Basically I was sitting at a stop light, light turned green I pressed on the pedal gigantic clunk and that was the end of The transmission. I suggest you call your local Subaru dealer and have them assess your situation.

That would be sweet, I’ll keep my eye out for one! Unfortunately no local Acura dealers. Thanks for the suggestion! 🙂

Lol. 😌

I would absolutely suggest the Forester at that height! Yeah, the 24s were just announced to be the same gen. If you wait until the Spring/Summer you’ll likely be able to see what the 25’s offer, while still having time to order or find a 24. Assuming they are a new gen. If the new gen doesn’t offer a turbo or other substantial upgrades, which I doubt, I would personally buy the current gen for its infotainment system over the 11.6” screen. Best of luck! 🙂

@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 Thanks for advice! Did you notice Forester to be slower and with worse acceleration than the Crosstreck( since is bigger and heavier)?

Honestly no, I’m sure if you’re comparing a 2.5 Crosstrek it’s within a few 10th a second to 60 between the two. The 2.0 Crosstrek however is likely a couple full seconds slower than a Forester. The Forester only weights a few hundred pounds more or maybe 10% more so it’s not greatly affected. 🙂

I believe all but the base model come factory with window tint on the back half the vehicle! 🙂

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Great insight, thanks for sharing! 🙂 I haven’t heard of many CVT failures on the forums, but it’s still a newer technology and one that other manufacturers (Honda, Chevy, Nissan, etc) also seem to be transitioning to, at least in the small engine platforms.

_One of the big issues is that Subaru uses a JATCO built CVT_ One of the big issues is people posting about things they know nothing about! Subaru make their own CVTs which are completely different to JATCOs. JATCO uses a push belt made up of about 400 metal plates held between thin metal bands, Subaru has a thick pulled multi link chain. Jatco: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hs-nhbiXq6vHZZ8.html Subaru: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lbKeg9GqtMyll2w.html

Haha, I had to search for that channel. Probably wouldn’t be a bad gig to be a part of it! 😉

I agree in that a turbo should be offered, at least in the Touring like you mentioned! So many trim levels, but like you said those 2 mid level offerings do seem to be the highest volume sellers. 🙂

You know, like buttons but buddens, lol. 😝😅

How do you like your Sante Fe? So many of us want Subaru to offer the Turbo, lol. 🙂

@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 i love it, the level of tech is unsurpassed. what is amazing to me is how quiet the cabin is. they have each window that is designed to deaden the sound from outside. i have 27k miles and love it. i own a 2020 but bought it brand new with 200 miles on it. it has the panaramic sunroof, heated and cooled seats, heated steering wheel, heads up display, adaptive cruise control, auto high beams, auto wipers, blind spot camera that shows your blind spot in the dash (super handy), warning in cross traffic, infinity speakers, i can keep going! the turbo is real smooth, a tiny bit of lag but has just enough power that satisfied me. 235hp and 265lb ft of torque in an 8 speed.

That does sound sweet, and like a very well balanced ride! Glad you’re enjoying it! 🙂

I personally wouldn’t unless you want a Forester but don’t like the current generation. Or you’ll be in a better financial situation to enjoy it next year. They’re a great platform, I definitely recommend you test driving one if you haven’t already! 🙂

@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 ok I’ve decided between the Forester 2023 limited or the outback 2023 limited any input that could help me make a decision

I still say test drive! But if you’re going non turbo Limited Outback vs. Limited Forester I would personally pick the Forester, I think! Lol. 😛🙂🤷‍♂️ It saves a few bucks, better seating/visibility, and easier to maneuver. Best of luck!

@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 I finally pulled the trigger 2023 forester limited. With Navigation heated steering wheel Harmon Kardon speakers and a hole lot more accessories 35100. I want to thank you for all the great videos and advice 😀!

That sounds sweet! I’m glad you found the right ride for you. 🙂

A scrumdiddlyumptious sugary pastry, lol. 🙂

What’s your opinion? I personally really like the smallish boxy look, lol.🙂

@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 So do I but the SUV could use sharper lines. The headlights and taillights in particular look retro and boring.

​@@AutomotiveAnonymous208I like wide, big windows. Nothing boring about that.

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