2014 Forester - Page 2

McBeevee · 08-04-2013, 01:54 PM

I just bought my wife a Limited Crosstrek about 4 months ago and we LOVE it! This is actually the second AWD CVT vehicle we've owned (Nissan Murano the other). I really like driving the experience of a CVT. They are smooth, linear and like the OP said an engine feels more powerful than it really is in front of a CVT. My wife is currently averaging 28 mpg in town with hers.

upflying · 08-04-2013, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Kyle2k

This is the first time I think I have ever heard positive feedback about a CVT, can you elaborate...I just might have to go drive one.

The CVT locks up like a manual, there is no torque converter slippage or power loss except when stopped.
Gear ratios are infinite depending on throttle and speed. Since it works like a manual, mpg tends to be better.
Subaru has paddles so you hold it in virtual "gear" without virtual "downshifting".

upflying · 08-04-2013, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Number 3

Also built in the U.S. if I recall correctly.

I'm pretty sure Foresters are built in japan. The Outback is built in Indiana.

Kyle2k · 08-04-2013, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by upflying

The CVT locks up like a manual, there is no torque converter slippage or power loss except when stopped.
Gear ratios are infinite depending on throttle and speed. Since it works like a manual, mpg tends to be better.
Subaru has paddles so you hold it in virtual "gear" without virtual "downshifting".

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?

McBeevee · 08-04-2013, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by upflying

I'm pretty sure Foresters are built in japan. The Outback is built in Indiana.

Yes...the Outback is built literally 10 minutes from my house. I believe they are going to add the Impreza to a new line here in '14.

DaBears · 08-04-2013, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Kyle2k

This is the first time I think I have ever heard positive feedback about a CVT, can you elaborate...I just might have to go drive one.

It's fast. That's all I can say.

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Originally Posted by upflying

The CVT locks up like a manual, there is no torque converter slippage or power loss except when stopped.
Gear ratios are infinite depending on throttle and speed. Since it works like a manual, mpg tends to be better.
Subaru has paddles so you hold it in virtual "gear" without virtual "downshifting".

This

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Originally Posted by Kyle2k

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?

Yes the legacy is being refreshed.

I actually drove a 2013 legacy while they went and got my forester in Ohio.

I highly recommend both vehicles. Very impressed.

And yes like someone said subaru continues to grow yearly. Great vehicles.

Sent from my S4

DaBears · 08-04-2013, 07:32 PM

Keep in mind paddle shifters are only seen on higher trims.

Sent from my S4

Number 3 · 08-04-2013, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by upflying

I'm pretty sure Foresters are built in japan. The Outback is built in Indiana.

Thanks. Now that you mention it I believe I had the two confused.

McBeevee · 08-04-2013, 08:13 PM

I just remembered they build the Legacy here in Lafayette also.

DaBears · 08-04-2013, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Never Satisfied

I just remembered they build the Legacy here in Lafayette also.

And Tribeca. But it's cancelled which is why legacy is taking over that line.

Sent from my S4

POWERFREAK · 08-04-2013, 08:56 PM

My wife had a Legacy GT....liked it until the blown head gasket/cracked head at 102,000 miles (had an extended warranty which ended at 100k).

Did some reasearch...it seems that they had some cylinder head problems which were addressed 1/2 way through the model year...ours was built early in the year....no recall or anything...FU Subaru.

Truck Norris · 08-04-2013, 10:05 PM

and Subaru is one of the last companies that offer a SUV with a standard 6 speed manual transmission, and the same goes for the rest of the automobiles in their US line up for 2014.

Can anybody else come up with another AWD SUV that come's standard with a manual for MY 2014 in the US?

King Sun · 08-04-2013, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Truck Norris

and Subaru is one of the last companies that offer a SUV with a standard 6 speed manual transmission, and the same goes for the rest of the automobiles in their US line up for 2014.

Can anybody else come up with another AWD SUV that come's standard with a manual for MY 2014 in the US?

nope but then again the demand for manuals are to the point where its a niche market now.

05stram · 08-05-2013, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by POWERFREAK

My wife had a Legacy GT....liked it until the blown head gasket/cracked head at 102,000 miles (had an extended warranty which ended at 100k).

Did some reasearch...it seems that they had some cylinder head problems which were addressed 1/2 way through the model year...ours was built early in the year....no recall or anything...FU Subaru.

Subaru would of fixed that EJ 22 block they did my mothers without asking during a service call they told her they had a recall and she had over 100K at the time. I believe they moved to the EJ25 during the evolution. Like all things it is the dealer that has to step up first for the customer.

08-04-2013, 01:54 PM	#15
McBeevee 220/221 whatever it takes Drives: See sig.... Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lafayette In Posts: 1,132	I just bought my wife a Limited Crosstrek about 4 months ago and we LOVE it! This is actually the second AWD CVT vehicle we've owned (Nissan Murano the other). I really like driving the experience of a CVT. They are smooth, linear and like the OP said an engine feels more powerful than it really is in front of a CVT. My wife is currently averaging 28 mpg in town with hers. __________________ Brent 2022 BMW X5 M50i 2022 Ram TRX 2021 GT500 CFHP 2016 Challenger Hellcat A8 1058whp/898wtq 1970 Chevelle SS396 4spd

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DaBears Drives: 2014 Subaru Forester, 2010 Equinox Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Bend, IN Posts: 560	Keep in mind paddle shifters are only seen on higher trims. Sent from my S4 __________________

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McBeevee 220/221 whatever it takes Drives: See sig.... Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lafayette In Posts: 1,132	I just remembered they build the Legacy here in Lafayette also. __________________ Brent 2022 BMW X5 M50i 2022 Ram TRX 2021 GT500 CFHP 2016 Challenger Hellcat A8 1058whp/898wtq 1970 Chevelle SS396 4spd

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POWERFREAK I.AM. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS/A6 cammed-n-whippled Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NY Posts: 2,637	My wife had a Legacy GT....liked it until the blown head gasket/cracked head at 102,000 miles (had an extended warranty which ended at 100k). Did some reasearch...it seems that they had some cylinder head problems which were addressed 1/2 way through the model year...ours was built early in the year....no recall or anything...FU Subaru. __________________ https://FeelingCreativeBlog.com

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Truck Norris Thread Mover Drives: a Monte Carlo Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sierra Nevada Posts: 490	and Subaru is one of the last companies that offer a SUV with a standard 6 speed manual transmission, and the same goes for the rest of the automobiles in their US line up for 2014. Can anybody else come up with another AWD SUV that come's standard with a manual for MY 2014 in the US? __________________ In the market for something fast Last edited by Truck Norris; 08-04-2013 at 10:17 PM.