I've owned other subarus
and thought I'd try an SUV. Forresters were generally highly rated. I can't speak for prior year models, but I feel like Subaru really cheaped-out on this one. Pro-large cabin, good all around view, no blind spot, huge moon roof. Cons-cheaply appointed interior, leather seat wrinkled first week. the plastic is incredibly cheap, there is even just a piece of black "paper" behind the steering wheel as a dust protectant, not even vinyl. The body is thin guage steel, and you hear every "ping" from road debris. .The radio quality sounds like an old transistor.I am so disappointed, I am actually looking to trade it in, and take a loss....
Favorite Features
Cabin size
Good visibility-no blind spots
Love the AWD-goes anywhere
Suggested Improvements
Improve the quality of intererior cabin
Improve dashboard
Improve radio
Use overall better quality for seats
Ride somewhat "firm"
Body-poorly assembled, the front fender/quarter panel assembly separated-this car is 3 mos old.
Seat heater switch inconveniently located behind and to the right of the driver seat. Have to take eyes off the road to find it.
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on 04/14/13 10:00 AM (PDT)
I have the exact impressions of the Forester, and funny, I too am thinking of trading it in for something more "substantial".
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