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LESLIE SWITZER, 10/22/2019
2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
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Have driven our car from AZ to Vancouver, BC and back twice and had no problems. We take it to our dealership for oil, filter, etc. and maintenance.Overall we are very pleased and happy we bought our Subaru.

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4 out of 5 stars

Great vehicle

Taunie, 03/26/2020
2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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Overall I really liked the Forester. My only issues where with the road noise level and there was a rattle in the fan when the heat or AC was on.

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Dave S., 02/21/2022
2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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We have had our 2014 from new and absolutely luv it. Other than required maintenance it has been breakdown free. Best we’ve ever owned. Highly recommend. We have the 2.5i limited.

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Ron G., 04/08/2020
2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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Acceleration can be halting. Subaru will not acknowledge a problem. Someone 5’10” will be cramped driving this vehicle.

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5 out of 5 stars

Lots to like

mg47, 02/27/2014
updated 02/29/2016
2014 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
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Over the past 15 years, my family has owned Rav4, Honda CRV, Hyundai Santa Fe, Lexus RX330 and RX 350. Mileage at 29 for combined city/country. Plenty of power going up our hill at 7400 ft. Love the lack of shifting jerks common in 4 or 5 speed transmissions. Ride is stiff/responsive, and although I wouldn't characterize as "jittery", there is a distinct difference between the ride of this and the other cars listed. You are much more likely to feel the cracks on the road in driving on asphalt or concrete. Generally this is not too bad, but on some streets it can be annoying. The voice recognition is way below the Lexus or Hyundai and the computer interface is not particularly user-friendly. The eye-sight works very well and is fun to use. Having >30,000 miles of experience with it, I continue to like it and it is particularly useful on longer trips with moderately heavy traffic. You pick your lane and a car that is going at roughly the speed you want, and it follows at a distance you set. One thing it can't do, however, is anticipate a line of brake lights ahead of that car. Slowing appropriately because you can see what is coming is still better than relying on the car in front of you. Presumably technology like WAZE is going to be a part of the future driverless cars, because this technology would not be safe as currently implemented. Friendliness comes from the keyless lock and ignition system which turns on a light in the rear view mirrors as you approach, and makes it incredibly easy to lock.

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