West Houston Subaru

We had been looking at Subarus, specifically Foresters, for almost three years.We studied them and spoke with friends that owned them. One aspect of the Forester that really appealed to us was the style. Most SUV's in the class share very similar dimensions. Most of them have gone to more radical lines, leaving very tiny aft quarter windows. In turn, this has provided for limited visibility and substantially larger blind spots. The Forester, with still a somewhat boxy design, has big, tall windows, including larger rear quarter windows, that greatly reduce the blind spot area. The interior feels more spacious and not at all cramped. We had really been considering a certified, pre-owned Forester. The vehicles retain their value quite well so pre-owned examples are not a great deal cheaper than new ones. When West Houston Subaru offered us a price that was close to a pre-owned vehicle a couple of years older, along with free service for two years, and 0% financing, we couldn't pass it up. We found the dealer quite enjoyable to work with, and not at all pushy. I cannot write a critical review of the vehicle, itself, as we have only owned it one week. So far, however, it is everything we were expecting. We purchased the Limited model with the 2.5 engine. We felt this was the best model for the money. This vehicle was purchased with the eyesight option. It was bundled with nav, and an upgraded sound system. The eyesight is a complex system and comes with a nearly 100 page operating manual, in addition to the traditional owners manual for the vehicle. Under the right conditions it is a great system, but it also has its limitations. It will take time to become comfortably familiar with it. In my opinion, it is better suited for those who enjoy learning about, and using new technology. The eyesight is an option and a vast majority of the Foresters and Outbacks sold come without it. We hope to have many enjoyable years of service from this vehicle.