Thread: 2014 Forester
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Old 08-05-2013, 01:03 PM   #30
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Originally Posted by Kyle2k View Post
Thanks for the technical explanation, but I currently have a 2012ish jeep compass with a CVT and it doesn't impress me. It feels sloppy off the line and not very impressive acceleration in comparison to my roommates rav4 with a 4 speed - I would have to try the Forester because I'm guessing it more so has to do with the jeep tuning?
The Jeeps used the same CVT as Nissan, but yes, their tuning was terrible. Whhen I got my Patriot with the manual because I didn't care for the CVT at all. The manuals were way quicker and got considerably better fuel mileage.
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