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I have a '14 Forester with a 6-speed manual and it's a great car. Love it. I also have a friend who has the CVT version and while he was skeptical about the CVT at first, he now has nothing but good things to say about it. Granted he has the turbo version which obviously has more power. Not sure how it is on the non-turbo 2.5l engine. I've owned four Subaru's (two WRX's, an Outback, and now the Forester) and have had no major problems with any of them. The Forester has the perfect combination of size and utility for us. It gets reasonably good gas mileage and to me it's the perfect height (easy to get in and out of without having climb in and out). The AWD is awesome for when you need it.
I have a '14 Forester with a 6-speed manual and it's a great car. Love it. I also have a friend who has the CVT version and while he was skeptical about the CVT at first, he now has nothing but good things to say about it. Granted he has the turbo version which obviously has more power. Not sure how it is on the non-turbo 2.5l engine. I've owned four Subaru's (two WRX's, an Outback, and now the Forester) and have had no major problems with any of them. The Forester has the perfect combination of size and utility for us. It gets reasonably good gas mileage and to me it's the perfect height (easy to get in and out of without having climb in and out). The AWD is awesome for when you need it.
Interesting - I drove a manual (VW bug) way back but will probably go with an automatic now. I think I will check out the Subaru Forester next week. I do have a friend who really enjoys hers.
I know the body style has been out for awhile now, but I do recommend driving the Chevy Equinox and GMC Terrain. The '11-'12 models had some issues with the timing chain, but GM resolved those and they're pretty reliable little SUVs now. My MIL has one with 140k miles and it still drives like new, even at 80mph it's very quiet with very little road or wind noise.
I know the body style has been out for awhile now, but I do recommend driving the Chevy Equinox and GMC Terrain. The '11-'12 models had some issues with the timing chain, but GM resolved those and they're pretty reliable little SUVs now. My MIL has one with 140k miles and it still drives like new, even at 80mph it's very quiet with very little road or wind noise.
I will keep that in mind and I also may look at the Ford Escape. We will have that as a rental for a week soon so that may help in the decision. Thanks.
I will keep that in mind and I also may look at the Ford Escape. We will have that as a rental for a week soon so that may help in the decision. Thanks.
The only downside to the Escape is they have a turbo, which in my opinion is just one more part to cause problems. The Equinox and Terrain do not use turbos (yet).
Correction, it was the '10 and '11 models with the timing chain issues, they corrected it in 2012.
The only downside to the Escape is they have a turbo, which in my opinion is just one more part to cause problems. The Equinox and Terrain do not use turbos (yet).
Correction, it was the '10 and '11 models with the timing chain issues, they corrected it in 2012.
Good point about the turbo. The less that can go wrong, the better for me.
My problem is I like certain parts of several models, but I am not yet drawn to a specific one. Good thing I am in no hurry.
I was drawn to the Tucson until I read about the dual clutch trans problems, leaving folks stranded and dealers can't fix it.
I 'll wait awhile or look elsewhere.
I test drove a Santa Fe Sport today. I was fairly impressed. I'm most likely going to buy a Ford Edge, but if I can't get a good deal on one, I may end up with the Santa Fe.
Also, regarding turbos, they have been around long enough that I wouldn't really worry about their reliability. People squaked about fuel injection when it first started appearing, and now look.
(Soon to be former) Tucson owner here. The DCT problems are legit. I trust Hyundai will fix them but they are in the process of buying mine back since it's been in the shop for 30 days now.
It's a shame as I loved the car otherwise. We will either trade 'up' to a Sante Fe sport (no DCT) or go to the Ford Escape. I'd prefer an Edge but don't want to drop that kind of money.
(Soon to be former) Tucson owner here. The DCT problems are legit. I trust Hyundai will fix them but they are in the process of buying mine back since it's been in the shop for 30 days now.
It's a shame as I loved the car otherwise. We will either trade 'up' to a Sante Fe sport (no DCT) or go to the Ford Escape. I'd prefer an Edge but don't want to drop that kind of money.
Do your research on the Theta II engine in the Santa Fe Sport, they are not long lived engines. My Sonata was recalled due to the rod bearing issue, and Hyundai's "test" is a joke! Every vehicle that has used that engine has had problems, from the Sonata to the Optima to the Sorento, they say it's only 2011-2012 models, but newer ones are blowing up too.
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