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@Goldengate8361 

Yes, I have a 2023 Subaru Crosstrek Limited with all of the bells and whistles. Moonroof +Navigation+ Harman Kardon Audio. The color that I purchased was Horizon Blue Pearl and it was a special order. I was able to pick up the day after Thanksgiving. 

I love it. I hear no road noise while driving. It is a smaller SUV but I am one person.

Features that I do not like:

You cannot open what is considered the trunk from inside the car.

I do not like the digital gas gauge at all.

Where I put my remote for my garage door opener, it would not fit, because the visor is so large. I ended up being able to find a solution that works for me. 

In my old car I had a compartment for my sunglasses and this one does not. 

These are all small issues, and while originally annoying I have grown accustom to them. 

It has a ton of safety features, in fact my car insurance premium decreased. Which is saying a lot because my previous car that I had driven was 10 years old.  I use all of the safety features except one. It's where if it sees you are crossing a line on the road it gently nudges the wheel to put you back where it believes you should be. That was freaking me out, so when I had to take my car in for a protectant gloss that I paid for I had them turn that feature off. 

Would I buy it again. ABSOLUTELY! 

Please feel free to ask me any questions. 

[ROMARY]

We love our Forrester.  Plenty of space everywhere.  And visibility.

I recall looking for cars a few years ago.  At that time, most of the cars' interior were very dark and compact.  Hardly any visibility.  Black interiors.

I remember thinking that I wouldn't want to place youngsters in those cramped back seats with no visibility. I like to see youngsters looking out and around at the scenery, etc. 

Then, along came a Forrester.  What a difference. 

I'm not sure if the newer models have the same interior space and 'daylight'.  

Wishing O/P and everyone here the best of

luck and safety.   Enjoy!

[cosmic1]

I am on my second Crosstrek. I love them! I like that they look a little sportier than the Forrester. Great on gas and easy maintenance. Very good safety features and I love the all wheel drive. It just kicks right in if you hit an icy patch. I don’t find my 2021 one noisy, but my 2017 was kind of noisy. My parents bought one too after riding in mine and they love theirs too.

[ROMARY]

DH has been, for several months, talking about CrossTrek, maybe leasing.  Has been waiting for lower prices re: all manufacturers. 

I believe there was an electronic chip problem somewhere in the world, and manufacturers have been waiting and waiting.

Also, I believe there was a President's sale or other sale in email newsletter.......

O/P might want to take a look online in her nearby Subaru dealer's website.  

[AuntG]

If you are single and don't need much space, it would be okay. We eliminated it from our wish list, but would consider a Forrester.

[Jaspertimes]

I drive a Forester Touring and I love it.  As  pointed out, the visibility is amazing.

[Dinocoop]

Seriously looked at one, but I have been a Toyota girl for over 20 years. My daughter has been a Subaru fan for 15 years & bought a Toyota Friday.  I always read the reviews & problems online.

[GoneButNotForgotten]

I've been driving Subarus since 1996 and wouldn't have anything else. They're very safe, don't need much maintenance and hold their value amazingly. My favorite was a 2011 red Forestor which I loved but for various reasons we traded it in for a Imprezza, 2years ago. 

Subaru doesn't sell a lot of cars--probably around 300,000 a year in the US, but their owners are very loyal--possibly because their cars last forever.