Hey all,
I was looking at the 2019 Forester Sport. I configured it up on the website and the MSRP on it is around $34k.
Currently driving a 2011 Outback 2.5 Limited that I want to upgrade within the next 6 months before the car is dq'd from the GTP (have until April 2019), and also looking to unload it before the timing belt service and new tires which will be in another 12 months. Also would like to get myself into a Subie with ACC/EyeSight.
I haven't driven a Forester yet, so I'm going to get down to the local dealer and do it. Before the Forester Sport, I was really looking at the new Ascent. I can't wait for the 2020 Outback to come out - since by that time I'll be out of the GTP and have to do the TB/Tires mentioned above. It ends up being around a $6000 swing between the difference in GTP value, the cost of tires, and "thorough" TB service.
Some of the things on the Ascent I really like, and was hoping someone could confirm they do or do not exist on the 2019 Forester:
1. Does the keyless (push-start) remote start still kill the engine on door opening? The Ascent does NOT do this any more, and I find that a great feature.
2. Do you think that the Turbo will make its way back into the Forester going forward? I don't mind the idea of a car with more pep, but I'm pretty content with my 2.5 Outback right now - sure, it revs up a little high when I'm merging, but I expect it to.
3. Does the 33 mpg highway seem accurate? My Outback gets around 25ish mixed with moderate highway use right now. In the winter I'm happy to break 20 mpg.
4. How's the comfort compare to the Outback? I remember the Foz was kind of built on the Impreza frame so the Outback was a little more comfortable and refined in comparison.
Basically, my next ride I wanted to have EyeSight (mostly for ACC), LED headlights/DRL's, CarPlay, and a fun drive. Looks like the Foz checks all those boxes - just curious between the Sport model and the Limited/Touring. Seems like the only difference between the two is the SI S# mode vs a regular SI mode?
Thanks,
Pilot
I was looking at the 2019 Forester Sport. I configured it up on the website and the MSRP on it is around $34k.
Currently driving a 2011 Outback 2.5 Limited that I want to upgrade within the next 6 months before the car is dq'd from the GTP (have until April 2019), and also looking to unload it before the timing belt service and new tires which will be in another 12 months. Also would like to get myself into a Subie with ACC/EyeSight.
I haven't driven a Forester yet, so I'm going to get down to the local dealer and do it. Before the Forester Sport, I was really looking at the new Ascent. I can't wait for the 2020 Outback to come out - since by that time I'll be out of the GTP and have to do the TB/Tires mentioned above. It ends up being around a $6000 swing between the difference in GTP value, the cost of tires, and "thorough" TB service.
Some of the things on the Ascent I really like, and was hoping someone could confirm they do or do not exist on the 2019 Forester:
1. Does the keyless (push-start) remote start still kill the engine on door opening? The Ascent does NOT do this any more, and I find that a great feature.
2. Do you think that the Turbo will make its way back into the Forester going forward? I don't mind the idea of a car with more pep, but I'm pretty content with my 2.5 Outback right now - sure, it revs up a little high when I'm merging, but I expect it to.
3. Does the 33 mpg highway seem accurate? My Outback gets around 25ish mixed with moderate highway use right now. In the winter I'm happy to break 20 mpg.
4. How's the comfort compare to the Outback? I remember the Foz was kind of built on the Impreza frame so the Outback was a little more comfortable and refined in comparison.
Basically, my next ride I wanted to have EyeSight (mostly for ACC), LED headlights/DRL's, CarPlay, and a fun drive. Looks like the Foz checks all those boxes - just curious between the Sport model and the Limited/Touring. Seems like the only difference between the two is the SI S# mode vs a regular SI mode?
Thanks,
Pilot