Potential new Forester owner advice needed.

[rykard]

Hi,

We are currently looking to replace a crv. We have driven a forester 2.0 and an XT. We quite like the XT but it doesn't have the eyesight safety systems, but is fun to drive. Is there anything we should be aware of when looking to buy either of these? We currently only do short commutes in the week, with the longer journeys being at the weekends.

cheers
Rich

[Mr B]

I would consider the eyesight system good reason not to buy one, too invasive and makes drivers less aware than already are as start to rely on prompts from the system.
Other big issue with these systems is faults will be expensive diagnose/fix and potentially dangerous .
 

[Jay762]

Wotcha and welcome - buy a petrol not a diesel, keep us posted 👍👍

[rykard]

unfortunately we've ruled the forester out for now, as the seats didn't fit me well and the dealer couldn't give us good monthlies. Next one maybe an XV though if they fit memory seats.