Kirk1233

I’m seeing tons of the new Forester on the road here seems they can’t keep them on the lots. Heck if the new design was out when I got the Legacy I would have considered it.

 

(Then again when I drive long distance I notice Subaru is far more popular where I live than most places (western PA)

 

He doesn't specifically talk about Subaru CVTs. He does talk about CVTs in general. The most interesting thing he says in my mind is Mazda doesn't use them, and their cars still get very good fuel economy which is supposed to be the whole point of CVTs.

 

TBH, if Subaru doesn't get solve their quality/identity problems, I am likely to shop around a bit more next time we need a car. I don't know much about Mazda's AWD system, but it seems like they are killing it in most other areas. It seems like they are making smarter engineering decisions as well as producing attractive, comfortable, efficient cars.

 

Where I live, I am starting to see more and more new, current year Mazdas and fewer new Subarus. I am not sure the new Forester is selling nearly as well as the previous model for instance. I see them on test drives as the dealer is close to my house, but I haven't seen very many with permanent tags on the street. It really makes me wonder if I should have test driven the Mazda 6 when I was in the market for my Legacy.

Just got my 2018 a year ago February so hopefully I’ll avoid the new car itch for at least a few years. The 2020 Legacy Touring has everything I wish my Legacy 3.6 had though, turbo 4, ventilated seats, huge screen, heated steering wheel, etc.

 

I know it’s a whole different vehicle type but I’m impressed by the Kia Telluride. Seems to be an unbelievable value and I love how it looks.

 

Also like the VW Arteron and will be keeping on eye on the five seater smaller Atlas (our family hauler is an Atlas). Almost got a Tiguan when I got the Legacy but it’s underpowered.

Looks excessively cramped with a lack of room up front. I bought a Legacy because of how roomy it is compared to any other mid-size sedan. The newest model Imprezas and Crosstreks look roomier than this.

Do you not have the insert for smaller sizes?

 

Does that seriously exist? I agree these are the worse or any vehicle I’ve had.

C'mon captain Kirk are you kidding?..... surely it's not too hard to find a comfortable driving position .... have you tried actually sitting in the seat when you are adjusting it

 

Yep was sitting in it the whole time. My wife can’t believe how long it takes me either. Maybe I’d be better off without these modern 10-12 way adjustments lol. I’m sure eventually the computers in the car will know how to make the seat perfect for whomever is sitting in the drivers seat.

Ugh I seriously wouldn’t have had it fixed if I knew I’d lose the seating position and seat memory. I just spent 30 minutes trying to find a comfortable driving position again with no luck.

Finally got mine fixed yesterday. Bottom seat base replaced.

 

Sad part is I lost my seat memory

 

It takes me forever to find the proper adjustments...

 

Hope I can make myself fit like a glove in my Legacy again, especially with a few hours of driving ahead of me Monday.

My dealer said it’s an issue known to Subaru without a fix at this time. They are hopeful there will be one by my next oil change.

I’m about 12.5k miles in on my 2018 Legacy Limited. Has anyone else had issues with creaky seats? These things are getting worse and noisier with the littlest movement. I’m a heavier guy but I’ve been through several vehicles without such an issue.

I’d be interested in knowing if the windshields are more fragile than they should be. I have a 2018 and had to have a stone chip repair with 2000 miles on it. That’s never happened to me in 23 years of driving.