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hold on to your horses
fed up, 02/25/2021
updated 09/07/2021
2021 Subaru Forester Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
45 of 72 people found this review helpful
3 Subarus in three years due to quality issues....this 2021 Forester, my sixth, has the worst ride quality ever...ok on highways, but around town you're thrown all around. Road noise is terrible, on wet roads sounds like no insulation. 20019 Legacy had body assembly issues . Dealer ripped me off $7500 trade difference on a 2020 Forester, So much for best trade-in value.2021 windshield broke. Dealer said call you insurance co. I got on customer service any finally got it replaced. Seems having a issue with windshields breaking.
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New to Subaru and loving it
JMark, 03/11/2021
2021 Subaru Forester Sport 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
13 of 20 people found this review helpful
Have always had “other” vehicles and dedication to the brands. Decided we wanted something with a track record that had high marks in safety and longevity on the road and everything pointed towards Subaru. Dealership was AMAZING and helpful with narrowing down which model would best suit us and going over every single option and package in detail and even laying out all the pricing options in front of us so we could compare easily and consider which would work best for us. Planet Subaru in Hanover, MA ... can’t say enough good about them! Definitely the “un-dealership” that they touted... great experience any great product!
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Not bad but have issues
Dave, 06/04/2021
2021 Subaru Forester Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
19 of 30 people found this review helpful
2021 Forester Touring for about a week now. First the positives. The stereo system blows away the Bose I had in Acadia. Very responsive steering. Mileage good. Smooth ride. Now negatives. Gas tank access on passenger side. If the car doesn't have ventilated seats then why the perforations in the seats? Feel sorry for the kid who pukes and you have to clean out the holes. Eventually the holes stretch and don't look good plus they fill up with dirt, dust, dead skin, food crumbs. Take a look on youtube as to how to clean. Hole by hole with a dental tool. Subaru has a head up or head straight ahead system which is actually kinda cool BUT if they were so concerned about keeping your eyes on the road then why not a heads up display on the inside windshield? Where I have the steering wheel it blocks a portion of the dash and I need to look down. Then get a warning to keep my head up. Overall a decent vehicle but seems like not much thought went into the design. Give it 3.5 out of 5 stars as of today.
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Clay warden, 05/02/2021
2021 Subaru Forester Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
Very surprised at the level of features and styling. First new car in 20 years and we made the right choice.
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Nanny State Driving Experience
Pete, 01/09/2022
updated 07/12/2022
2021 Subaru Forester Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
14 of 23 people found this review helpful
Purchased a brand new 2021 mid-level Forester and so far, have regretted the decision. This car is clearly aimed at folks my age (mid 50's) who more than anything are considered "immigrants to technology" but now are driving a vehicle loaded with tech that borders more of an autonomous experience. I can't tell you how many times my poor dog has been nearly launched through the front windshield as the "eyesight" feature detects a car slowing/stopped in front of me and slams on the brakes. So far, this has not happened on an icy road but when it does, we will end up either in the rear-end of the car in front of us or sliding into oncoming traffic. During highway travel, the car takes over, (especially with the cruise control feature activated) slowing us down and correcting if I get too close to the fog lines. And God forbid you don't want to wear you seat belt or take it off too early, you're treated to the ascending warning chime which makes you want to poke out your eyeballs hoping it will stop. Too much happening on the dash as far as lights activating telling you something, taking your eyes off of the road. The tiny graphics imprinted on the steering wheel buttons are not good for those who we glasses and have to look down at them for several seconds to see exactly which button they just pressed. Having recurring issues with the bluetooth system dropping calls. If I can speak for those in my generation, this is just too much tech and too frustrating of a driving experience. The car is not a total loss, however- I love the engine, full-time awd, and the spacious interior. Another totally cool touch employed by Subaru is providing something the equivalent of after-market all weather mats for the front back and cargo area as standard. Update: We've had the car for almost nine month and it's been no better. We gave up on the phone dropping calls. Subaru replaced the entire head unit but even then, the issues continued. We learned to circumvent the issue by using the apple car play and so far, that works flawlessly. The start/stop feature is aggravating and in 9 months, hasn't even saved us a half gallon. Luckily we figured out what button deactivates the feature. Thus far, we are still regretting having bought the Subaru and not the Rogue; and I don't see that changing anytime soon. But sometimes you have to live with your mistakes.
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