Questions From Potential Buyer

[Bartholomew]

I am thinking about purchasing a '25 Forester, either the Sport or Limited, and I have some questions I figured I should ask Forester owners.

I watch reviews and hear the same complaints over and over:

It's slow, the 0-to-60 is over 9-seconds, it's ugly, the infotainment computer is "laggie," it has a CVT, it's stuck in the '90's, etc.

None of those things bother me that much. What I am confused about are the X-Modes and Symmetrical AWD.

Am I correct that the X-Modes turn off over 25-miles per hour? If so, does that mean that they are meant to be used only when driving on trails or in deep snow?

If that is true, is the constant AWD system effective when driving over 25-MPH on snow-covered roads, dirt roads, and wet/slippery roads?

Any help is appreciated.

 

[Dick Foster]

Yes AWD is active at all times. The special modes essentially control wheel spin so the car can get under way when it's very slick out. Or down hill off road.
They are great cars if you get a lot of snow and weather where you live. Suburu is a very popular make in my area where it gets lots of snow in the winter.
Consider the touring which is the fully loaded model.
They are also very safe cars. Around here it's mostly Suburu or Toyota.