Does anyone own a 2025 Forrester? What do you think?

[Anonymous]

Do you recommend certian features or trims? Thanks!

[Anonymous]

the Subaru dealer nearest me doesn't haven't any 2025's on the lot yet. They're still in transit. But I've seen reviews on YouTube.

[Anonymous]

The Premium trimline is the best value (first step up from the base model). It is absolutely worth the extra $2K to get a ton of extra options - moonroof, heated side mirrors, fog lights, powered drivers seat adjustments, heated front seats, the larger infotainment screen (11" vs. 7" on base), etc.

The rest of the trim lines are whatever. Definitely "nice to have" if you can afford it. We have a Limited trim line with some extras (like the Harmon Kardon upgrade sound system) and that's very nice. But if you have a pretty strict budget, then go with the Premium trim line and get the best bang for your buck.

[Anonymous]

Thank you!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The Premium trimline is the best value (first step up from the base model). It is absolutely worth the extra $2K to get a ton of extra options - moonroof, heated side mirrors, fog lights, powered drivers seat adjustments, heated front seats, the larger infotainment screen (11" vs. 7" on base), etc.

The rest of the trim lines are whatever. Definitely "nice to have" if you can afford it. We have a Limited trim line with some extras (like the Harmon Kardon upgrade sound system) and that's very nice. But if you have a pretty strict budget, then go with the Premium trim line and get the best bang for your buck.

Everything but the base model (with optional manual transmission) will still have the same shitty CVT transmission though. Garbage transmission for garbage cars.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The Premium trimline is the best value (first step up from the base model). It is absolutely worth the extra $2K to get a ton of extra options - moonroof, heated side mirrors, fog lights, powered drivers seat adjustments, heated front seats, the larger infotainment screen (11" vs. 7" on base), etc.

The rest of the trim lines are whatever. Definitely "nice to have" if you can afford it. We have a Limited trim line with some extras (like the Harmon Kardon upgrade sound system) and that's very nice. But if you have a pretty strict budget, then go with the Premium trim line and get the best bang for your buck.

Everything but the base model (with optional manual transmission) will still have the same shitty CVT transmission though. Garbage transmission for garbage cars.

I feel like you haunt all Subaru threads to say this. It really has not been our experience with these cars (last one made it 12 years and this one is on year 5 and no issues).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The Premium trimline is the best value (first step up from the base model). It is absolutely worth the extra $2K to get a ton of extra options - moonroof, heated side mirrors, fog lights, powered drivers seat adjustments, heated front seats, the larger infotainment screen (11" vs. 7" on base), etc.

The rest of the trim lines are whatever. Definitely "nice to have" if you can afford it. We have a Limited trim line with some extras (like the Harmon Kardon upgrade sound system) and that's very nice. But if you have a pretty strict budget, then go with the Premium trim line and get the best bang for your buck.

Everything but the base model (with optional manual transmission) will still have the same shitty CVT transmission though. Garbage transmission for garbage cars.

The engine is the standard boxer. The CVT is the tweaked version that came out with the Wilderness last year. I have no issue with our 2019 Forrester CVT.

[Anonymous]

The only thing that bugs me is that they don’t put the blind spot detection system as standard on the premium. Very handy safety feature in traffic when someone can quickly come up on my blind spot.

[Anonymous]

Interest rate is over 7% currently. I know that is not terrible but still hard to swallow.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Interest rate is over 7% currently. I know that is not terrible but still hard to swallow.

Don’t use a car loan. Save up and buy what you can afford with cash.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Interest rate is over 7% currently. I know that is not terrible but still hard to swallow.

2.49% for 72 months on 2024 Foresters is a damn good deal. Plus, you'll get a good discount on a 2024 model now that 2025's are rolling out.

https://www.subaru.com/shopping-tools/special-offers.html?offers=LowRate

Otherwise its 4.9% for 36 months on the 2025 model

Subaru always has great financing deals if you're 750+ FICO

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Interest rate is over 7% currently. I know that is not terrible but still hard to swallow.

2.49% for 72 months on 2024 Foresters is a damn good deal. Plus, you'll get a good discount on a 2024 model now that 2025's are rolling out.

https://www.subaru.com/shopping-tools/special-offers.html?offers=LowRate

Otherwise its 4.9% for 36 months on the 2025 model

Subaru always has great financing deals if you're 750+ FICO

Also, I'm convinced they have great financing because so many Subaru owners are all-cash buyers. Back in 2019 the financing guy at our Subaru dealer in the DC suburbs said that more half half of their buyers were paying cash. It's probably even higher today given current rates. So Subaru has to offer lower-than-market rates to get anyone to finance their purchase.

Subaru is for UMC frugal people with big retirement account balances.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Interest rate is over 7% currently. I know that is not terrible but still hard to swallow.

2.49% for 72 months on 2024 Foresters is a damn good deal. Plus, you'll get a good discount on a 2024 model now that 2025's are rolling out.

https://www.subaru.com/shopping-tools/special-offers.html?offers=LowRate

Otherwise its 4.9% for 36 months on the 2025 model

Subaru always has great financing deals if you're 750+ FICO

Also, I'm convinced they have great financing because so many Subaru owners are all-cash buyers. Back in 2019 the financing guy at our Subaru dealer in the DC suburbs said that more half half of their buyers were paying cash. It's probably even higher today given current rates. So Subaru has to offer lower-than-market rates to get anyone to finance their purchase.

Subaru is for UMC frugal people with big retirement account balances.

Hah! Include me in this group.

As for the previous poster talking about CVT and garbage cars, I have no clue what he's talking about. My seven year old Outback is going strong with not a single issue in its entire history.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Interest rate is over 7% currently. I know that is not terrible but still hard to swallow.

2.49% for 72 months on 2024 Foresters is a damn good deal. Plus, you'll get a good discount on a 2024 model now that 2025's are rolling out.

https://www.subaru.com/shopping-tools/special-offers.html?offers=LowRate

Otherwise its 4.9% for 36 months on the 2025 model

Subaru always has great financing deals if you're 750+ FICO

Also, I'm convinced they have great financing because so many Subaru owners are all-cash buyers. Back in 2019 the financing guy at our Subaru dealer in the DC suburbs said that more half half of their buyers were paying cash. It's probably even higher today given current rates. So Subaru has to offer lower-than-market rates to get anyone to finance their purchase.

Subaru is for UMC frugal people with big retirement account balances.

Ding ding ding! It's the smart play. All the PPs who clutch their pearls because Foresters don't drive like performance cars are missing the point.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Interest rate is over 7% currently. I know that is not terrible but still hard to swallow.

2.49% for 72 months on 2024 Foresters is a damn good deal. Plus, you'll get a good discount on a 2024 model now that 2025's are rolling out.

https://www.subaru.com/shopping-tools/special-offers.html?offers=LowRate

Otherwise its 4.9% for 36 months on the 2025 model

Subaru always has great financing deals if you're 750+ FICO

Also, I'm convinced they have great financing because so many Subaru owners are all-cash buyers. Back in 2019 the financing guy at our Subaru dealer in the DC suburbs said that more half half of their buyers were paying cash. It's probably even higher today given current rates. So Subaru has to offer lower-than-market rates to get anyone to finance their purchase.

Subaru is for UMC frugal people with big retirement account balances.

Ding ding ding! It's the smart play. All the PPs who clutch their pearls because Foresters don't drive like performance cars are missing the point.

Yeah, this is basically us. Also, one of needs the added height in the seat. I always like the fact Forrestors are made in Japan, however next yea they will start making them in Indiana.