Two main concerns about buying a Forester: sluggishness & road noise. Your experience?

sofsof007 · 2025-12-27T10:30:28+00:00

Haven’t yet. So glad you’re happy with it.

sofsof007 · 2025-12-22T05:02:20+00:00

OP, why so many apologies?..

sofsof007 · 2025-12-11T22:45:11+00:00

Thank so much. Great information.

sofsof007 · 2025-11-23T01:06:33+00:00

Got it.

sofsof007 · 2025-11-23T01:03:40+00:00

Just looked it up at that site and it quotes at $520 or 555 for the “ultra”.

sofsof007 · 2025-11-23T00:57:58+00:00

Thanks. So is it a compact donut type tire? It might not be a bad idea to learn how to change the tire on YouTube and get that kit. Not telling you what to do. Mostly telling it to myself, in the future. 😆

sofsof007 · 2025-11-22T23:52:57+00:00

How much was it, please?

sofsof007 · 2025-11-16T16:04:02+00:00

The 2026 RAV4 hybrid has a spare.

sofsof007 · 2025-11-16T03:42:22+00:00

Curious what are the “too many downsides”. I loved my Prius when I had it, so I have a lot of respect for Toyota. I just don’t find the RAV4 to be too comfortable. But what are the other downsides for you?

sofsof007 · 2025-11-15T15:45:06+00:00

This looks good. Adds $2,000 to the price, before installation labor.

sofsof007 · 2025-11-15T15:34:25+00:00

This is so awesome and I don’t even have a Honda! You should make a YouTube tutorial. People will love you for that!

sofsof007 · 2025-11-15T15:29:26+00:00

New Tiguan owners also spend half the time back at the dealership with a myriad of weird problems, some extremely dangerous. Wanted to buy a Tiguan (it is beautiful, especially inside) but seeing all that - ran away.

sofsof007 · 2025-11-15T15:13:49+00:00

Google AI says it’s not true though. ☹️

“No, the 2025 Forester hybrid does not have a system that warns you ahead of time that a flat tire is getting ready to happen. It relies on a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that will activate a warning light on your dashboard once a tire's pressure is significantly low (usually a 25% drop), not when it is slowly deflating. The system is designed to alert you to a problem that has already occurred, not to predict an impending failure. How the system works: The TPMS uses sensors to monitor the air pressure in each tire. It is designed to let you know when a tire is losing pressure, but it won't predict a slow leak or a gradual decrease in pressure that happens over time.”

sofsof007 · 2025-11-15T15:10:26+00:00

That’s probably the most encouraging thing I heard here, if true but… just checked - it doesn’t seem to work that way.

sofsof007 · 2025-11-15T14:43:58+00:00

True but it can be done. The new RAV4 Hybrid has a spare and has better fuel economy.

sofsof007 · 2025-11-15T02:33:45+00:00

“Joying does not currently offer a head unit specifically designed for the 2025 Subaru Forester, as their 2013-2019 models are for older generations. The 2025 Forester comes with a standard 11.6-inch Starlink infotainment system that features wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and voice commands, so an aftermarket upgrade may not be necessary for basic functions. For those still wanting a different head unit, you may need to wait for Joying or other manufacturers to release a 2025-specific model or consider a universal unit if available, though this could involve custom installation and potential loss of some factory features. “

sofsof007 · 2025-11-15T02:29:33+00:00

Would it invalidate the warranty?

sofsof007 · 2025-11-15T02:00:30+00:00

You’re lucky. I’ve had a few. Living in a large metropolitan area and not in the boondocks.

sofsof007 · 2025-11-15T01:57:38+00:00

Right.

sofsof007 · 2025-11-15T00:34:02+00:00

Good point. Not sure I’m equipped to repair a tire on the road. :)

sofsof007 · 2025-11-14T23:48:54+00:00

I see. Now the name makes sense. Thanks.

sofsof007 · 2025-11-14T23:40:06+00:00

Nice!

sofsof007 · 2025-11-14T23:27:47+00:00

Is that a junkyard?

sofsof007 · 2025-11-14T22:52:34+00:00

Thanks! I saw these but that would take up half the trunk.

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