I am in the market for a new crossover SUV. I have narrowed it down to a Subaru Forester (Limited) and a Mazda CX-5 (probably Grand Touring). I would love any input or to hear from people who have these vehicles. Tell me the good and the bad. Here are the things that are important to me: Reliabilit…

[image] ravenclaw: I have driven both cars and I really like both of them. Any opinions on which car would best suit my needs? Thanks! Since I don’t know you how could I tell which one to buy . Are you the only one who will ever drive this thing . If there is another human type in your house…

Why would you even consider a Subaru if you don’t need all wheel drive? Remember, there are two types of Subaru: Those that need their head gasket replaced now, and Those that will need their head gasket replaced in the future.

[image] old_mopar_guy: Remember, there are two types of Subaru: Those that need their head gasket replaced now, and Those that will need their head gasket replaced in the future. That joke is kinda old and has to be modernized. Once Subaru transitioned from EJ engine to FB, it seems that h…

Even @GorehamJ has admitted there’s a limit as to how long one may wish to keep a Subaru, and I believe he’s owned a few of them.

I was reading the latest Consumer Reports car buyers guide, and in the reliability section the Forester’s rating for “engine, major” went from “much worse than average “ to “much better than average “ with the new engine design, so it apparently solved some significant problems.

Judging by the complaints we get here CVTs only seem to last about 100,000 miles. Of course, if someones CVT lasts more than 100,000, they are not likely to complain.

There’s no way to know which will be the most reliable ride of course, but were I doing the guessing, I’d choose the Mazda if everything else were more or less equal.

Are these makes/models available to rent anywhere? Rent one of each for a week and try before you buy. CSA :palm_tree: :sunglasses: :palm_tree:

I try and avoid all wheel drive on principle. myself. And if you live in the south, you don’t have any need for AWD. Most folks don’t “need” AWD, anyway. I’m also skeptical of CVTs, too. Go for the Mazda.

Help me decide - Subaru Forester or Mazda CX-5?

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vipergg December 28, 2019, 2:38am 8

For me I have never been a fan of CVT transmissions and on that alone it would favor the Mazda which still runs a conventional auto . Some people like them I don’t .

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Help me decide - Subaru Forester or Mazda CX-5?

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