We have a 2012 Forester…
We have a 2012 Forester Limited and a 2021 Crosstrek Limited. I took over driving the Forester in ‘21 when we got the Crosstrek for my wife. I am 66 and I know that my driving skills are not as sharp as they once were, so I’m very much in favor of the safety tech. I don’t push Forester very hard because I’m trying to maximize my fuel efficiency. For driving around town I think the Forester has enough power, but if you are trying to pass someone on a 2 lane highway you better plan ahead and pack a lunch. The Crosstrek is a lot more peppy since it has an updated version of the same 2.5 liter engine, and it isn’t pulling as much weight. I’m planning on replacing the Forester next year, and I’m leaning towards getting another Crosstrek. The Crosstrek consistently gets about 5 mpg more than my Forester does. I had a Corvette that I sold last month, and I really miss the power it had but I don’t miss the fuel consumption on premium gas. When I buy my next car it will probably be the last car that I buy. Based upon the miles I drive now that I’m retired I see no reason to believe I will wear it out before I die or the kids take my keys away.