Still the original owner of a '14 Forester XT @ 161k miles. still love walking up to it. It has been mostly reliable, but here's what done so far off the top of my head: rear wheel bearings replacement @ 60k miles and again at 94k miles (I went aftermarket MOOG brand and haven't had a problem since), CVT valve body replacement (due to solenoid failure, but all covered by SOA @ 90k miles), AC compressor replacement @ 154k miles, control arms and all ball joints in both front left and right @ 158k miles. I've changed out spark plugs 3x, front and rear diff fluid 4x, transmission fluid once, brake fluid 3x, and super coolant flush once @ 120k. Not bad. Completely bone stock, NEVER wanted modifications for reliability purposes. One thing that does scare me is that there's been seepage as shown in TSB 16-103-16R. check it out. I'm way out of warranty to have a TSB covered - and this one seems to be $$$ since I assume it requires engine removal to get to the seal that needs to be addressed. Anyway, my plan is to just keep an eye on it and maintain the HT-CVT fluid levels myself which I recently did and only had to put in about 1/3 a quart of orange HT-CVTF. so, it's not that bad (and yes, using the proper procedure of warming up CVT, checking fill level, rotating P-R-N-D, etc.) hoping she'll get to 200k!
It’s lived a full life for sure and has plenty left in it. I would definitely say you got a ton of value out of it. They are an amazing balance of performance and reliability. Hope it gives you many more enjoyable miles.
Saved your comment, you did your research! Did you top up cvt fluid on cold and then reopened when it reached working temp? I assume trans fluid was changed when selenoid was replaced? Did you do anything for carbon buildup?
Glad to hear it, I just signed for one like 3 hours ago, $2,000 down and $350 a month. Felt really nice on the drive home and surprised me with it's power.
Amazing video with a lot of info. Came as a surprise it doesn't have more views or comments, keep it up ! Planning on buying a 2015 XT, driving a Lexus IS atm need something more dog friendly ! Cheers from Croatia/Europe !
I bought a used 2015 XT with 72k miles a couple months ago. I'm somewhat surprised at your slower 0-60 times. Using Racebox, I got 0-60 times of 6.24, 6.34, and 6.69 (with some gravel on the road). The 6.24 time was with S# mode and the 6.34 and 6.69 were with S mode. I left foot braked and floored the accelerator pedal for a brief second before releasing the brake.
Those are great numbers. Every piece of equipment will have varying times with some margin of error. I post my times as they are a fairly stable metric across all my reviews (same driver, same equipment, same location, etc). I also don’t aggressively launch during tests as most owners don’t drive in such a manner and I’m looking to reflect the performance average drivers will see. So yeah, I could certainly get better times in my vids with more aggressive techniques, but I’m ok with leaving some performance on the table with real world driving in mind.
Sneakers On Feet we sold it after over 4 years of ownership and it was dead reliable for everything we asked for it to do...shuttled our newborn around, hauled Christmas trees, and many trips to the snow (and it was pretty quick as a bonus). We replaced with a Lexus LX...another truly amazing vehicle...and it still wasn’t an easy decision.
Can you say more about the uncomfortable seats? I test drove a 2015 Touring XT and almost immediately found the lumbar uncomfortable regardless of how I adjusted it. Was this not a problem for you? Did you get used to it? Have you taken it on long drives? The 2015 I'm looking at only has 17k miles, clean title, in almost pristine condition for $22.4k. Seems like a steal with that mileage but I'm worried about the seats making my back hurt. I'm a 5'8" 145lb guy.
You’re spot on about the seats. It always feels like you have a knee in the middle of your back…the passenger seat also sits too high. I was able to live with it because the power plant is solid and the CVT was one of the better units I’ve ever experienced.
Just watch out for your rear coil springs. They will corrode and break if the salt doesn't get washed off all the time. Just had it happen to me and is recalled.
What do you think is a reasonable price range for a 2015 XT with 140,000 miles (no accidents, three owners)? The dealership right down the road from me has one, but the high mileage makes me think I could get a good deal.
That mileage is legit high…so it’s a tough question. Depending on your local market…I’d say $10k-15k but that’s not knowing repair history or condition. I’d say check it out and see what you can get them down to. Good luck and let me know how it goes.
@@autoobsessivegarage drove it yesterday and you'd never guess the miles were that high with the way it handles. Wonderfully responsive and no sign of issues with the engine/trans/drivetrain. Gonna try to get it in with my mechanic today to take a look. Dealer is asking 15.8k and I'm gonna try to get them down to 13.5k.
I bought the Forester! Ended up at 14k on the vehicle price and they wheeled out the body for scratches. Still a couple things to get fixed, but absolutely love my XT. photos.app.goo.gl/zjv9BoQ4TJGRKW8E7
The XT version of the Forester has always demanded a premium over the base models...especially in the enthusiast marketplace. There is a significant increase in power of the turbocharged vs. N/A models that certainly helps "boost" that value holding potential.
The only thing i hate about the subarus are their interiors, they look like they're from the 90s but it's 2015. The newer 2018+ models don't look too bad but dang subaru.
Im currently in between looking at a 2014 2.0 XT and 2015 2.5i base model. Dont know whats best for me though. Both are high mileage, around 140K miles
Not sure if the XT is touring model or not...or what features really are important to you. The non-turbos had some oil consumption concerns. Get the XT if you enjoy the extra power.
@@autoobsessivegarage thanks for the feedback. Only other weight in it all is the 2.5i is a single owner no accidents reported. The 2.0 XT has had 3 owners with 3 accidents inthe first 2 years by the first owner. All rear ends from what i can tell on car fax
Hey, I'm looking at a 2015 Subaru Forester XT tomorrow, but it has a hood scoop. I can't find any information on why it has a hood scoop, is that from an older model?
With your experience did you have any problems with the car. I ask bc I bought a warranty and I have 30 days to void it and I just got my self a 2016 Subaru xt car as 73,000. Please let me know. Any electrical problem or other stuff
Edwin G only issues we had was the brake selector switch. Easy replacement...took me less than 30 mins. Now it’s covered by a recall, so even better. The transmission was bucking early in, took to dealership to redo software and that was fixed. Vehicle was a champ.
Saw about the same numbers on road trips. Stop and go (with a heavy foot) is not surprisingly a different story. Very acceptable fuel economy for the performance here.
@@autoobsessivegarage I drive it every third day, on average, to work ( Fire station) and it just handles so well. Bought it this past March for $18,200 out the door with 57K miles. Love it . Obviously, it could have more updated tech and better interior appointments, but like you said, its utility and all round nature is just a great value
Still the original owner of a '14 Forester XT @ 161k miles. still love walking up to it. It has been mostly reliable, but here's what done so far off the top of my head: rear wheel bearings replacement @ 60k miles and again at 94k miles (I went aftermarket MOOG brand and haven't had a problem since), CVT valve body replacement (due to solenoid failure, but all covered by SOA @ 90k miles), AC compressor replacement @ 154k miles, control arms and all ball joints in both front left and right @ 158k miles. I've changed out spark plugs 3x, front and rear diff fluid 4x, transmission fluid once, brake fluid 3x, and super coolant flush once @ 120k. Not bad. Completely bone stock, NEVER wanted modifications for reliability purposes. One thing that does scare me is that there's been seepage as shown in TSB 16-103-16R. check it out. I'm way out of warranty to have a TSB covered - and this one seems to be $$$ since I assume it requires engine removal to get to the seal that needs to be addressed. Anyway, my plan is to just keep an eye on it and maintain the HT-CVT fluid levels myself which I recently did and only had to put in about 1/3 a quart of orange HT-CVTF. so, it's not that bad (and yes, using the proper procedure of warming up CVT, checking fill level, rotating P-R-N-D, etc.) hoping she'll get to 200k!
It’s lived a full life for sure and has plenty left in it. I would definitely say you got a ton of value out of it. They are an amazing balance of performance and reliability. Hope it gives you many more enjoyable miles.
Saved your comment, you did your research! Did you top up cvt fluid on cold and then reopened when it reached working temp? I assume trans fluid was changed when selenoid was replaced?
Did you do anything for carbon buildup?
Glad to hear it, I just signed for one like 3 hours ago, $2,000 down and $350 a month. Felt really nice on the drive home and surprised me with it's power.
It certainly delivers I the power department and the CVT transmission is one of the best I’ve ever driven as I usually despise them.
Amazing video with a lot of info. Came as a surprise it doesn't have more views or comments, keep it up ! Planning on buying a 2015 XT, driving a Lexus IS atm need something more dog friendly !
Cheers from Croatia/Europe !
Mark Ze thank you sir! You will love the space. The rear passenger space is exceptional in both head and leg dimensions.
Great video man.
This should have 10000x more views!
Thank you sir...I’m with you on that!
Bought mine new and still loving it. Love accelerating hard in this car
That's awesome. They really do pull hard.
I bought a used 2015 XT with 72k miles a couple months ago. I'm somewhat surprised at your slower 0-60 times. Using Racebox, I got 0-60 times of 6.24, 6.34, and 6.69 (with some gravel on the road). The 6.24 time was with S# mode and the 6.34 and 6.69 were with S mode. I left foot braked and floored the accelerator pedal for a brief second before releasing the brake.
Those are great numbers. Every piece of equipment will have varying times with some margin of error. I post my times as they are a fairly stable metric across all my reviews (same driver, same equipment, same location, etc).
I also don’t aggressively launch during tests as most owners don’t drive in such a manner and I’m looking to reflect the performance average drivers will see.
So yeah, I could certainly get better times in my vids with more aggressive techniques, but I’m ok with leaving some performance on the table with real world driving in mind.
My 2016 runs constant 5.5s all day with cold air and computer reprogramming.
Great video, I'm going to buy one today as a birthday present to myself. Thank you
Congrats man...and Happy Bday!
I purchased a 2018 XT Touring new, I love it..currently has 25k miles.. 2018 was last year for the SJ body and XT..
Yeah it was crazy that they got away from the XT...but it was so low volume. It was always the enthusiast version and liked by so many.
Just bought a 2015 touring xt. Love that damn thing. Thanks for the info!
Heck yeah man. It’s an awesome rig.
great video! what cargo rack/basket are you using at the top?
J Tay thank you! The rack is a Thule model that was actually a dealership installed option.
Good video man, I got a 2015 XT 6 months ago, how has your experience been?
Sneakers On Feet we sold it after over 4 years of ownership and it was dead reliable for everything we asked for it to do...shuttled our newborn around, hauled Christmas trees, and many trips to the snow (and it was pretty quick as a bonus). We replaced with a Lexus LX...another truly amazing vehicle...and it still wasn’t an easy decision.
auto obsessive garage thanks for replying so quickly....you have a new Sub!
Sneakers On Feet awesome man, thank you and welcome aboard!
Hey man, I’m looking to buy one of these for my first cars, besides the price are there any downsides to owning them?
Ryan M fuel economy is not the best, but that is probably linked to how much throttle you apply. Very reliable, capable, and fun vehicle for sure
Can you say more about the uncomfortable seats? I test drove a 2015 Touring XT and almost immediately found the lumbar uncomfortable regardless of how I adjusted it. Was this not a problem for you? Did you get used to it? Have you taken it on long drives?
The 2015 I'm looking at only has 17k miles, clean title, in almost pristine condition for $22.4k. Seems like a steal with that mileage but I'm worried about the seats making my back hurt. I'm a 5'8" 145lb guy.
You’re spot on about the seats. It always feels like you have a knee in the middle of your back…the passenger seat also sits too high.
I was able to live with it because the power plant is solid and the CVT was one of the better units I’ve ever experienced.
Wonderful review, thank you.
Thank you very much!
Just watch out for your rear coil springs. They will corrode and break if the salt doesn't get washed off all the time. Just had it happen to me and is recalled.
Benjamin Barclay that’s great to know. I’m from a land of snow and salt (Maine), but now reside in a rust free land (California). Rust is no joke.
I just bought a 2016 exact version of your car (color, roof rack, everything!) and I love it so far! Thanks for the video
Thank you for watching and congrats on the purchase!
What do you think is a reasonable price range for a 2015 XT with 140,000 miles (no accidents, three owners)? The dealership right down the road from me has one, but the high mileage makes me think I could get a good deal.
That mileage is legit high…so it’s a tough question. Depending on your local market…I’d say $10k-15k but that’s not knowing repair history or condition. I’d say check it out and see what you can get them down to. Good luck and let me know how it goes.
@@autoobsessivegarage drove it yesterday and you'd never guess the miles were that high with the way it handles. Wonderfully responsive and no sign of issues with the engine/trans/drivetrain. Gonna try to get it in with my mechanic today to take a look. Dealer is asking 15.8k and I'm gonna try to get them down to 13.5k.
Dang my guesstimate was fairly spot on. They are fantastic machines. Best of luck and keep me posted.
I bought the Forester! Ended up at 14k on the vehicle price and they wheeled out the body for scratches. Still a couple things to get fixed, but absolutely love my XT.
photos.app.goo.gl/zjv9BoQ4TJGRKW8E7
@@MrShinyCaddylackness Heck yeah! That sounds like a really solid deal. Congrats!
I'm not overly convinced that they hold their value that much better, however as I'm about to buy one, fingers crossed. 'performance version' lol
The XT version of the Forester has always demanded a premium over the base models...especially in the enthusiast marketplace. There is a significant increase in power of the turbocharged vs. N/A models that certainly helps "boost" that value holding potential.
The only thing i hate about the subarus are their interiors, they look like they're from the 90s but it's 2015. The newer 2018+ models don't look too bad but dang subaru.
Yeah gotta balance out the manufacturing costs somewhere. I’d take a dates interior over lack of reliability any day.
Im currently in between looking at a 2014 2.0 XT and 2015 2.5i base model. Dont know whats best for me though. Both are high mileage, around 140K miles
Not sure if the XT is touring model or not...or what features really are important to you. The non-turbos had some oil consumption concerns. Get the XT if you enjoy the extra power.
@@autoobsessivegarage thanks for the feedback. Only other weight in it all is the 2.5i is a single owner no accidents reported. The 2.0 XT has had 3 owners with 3 accidents inthe first 2 years by the first owner. All rear ends from what i can tell on car fax
@@xavierp21 As long as the damage was minor and fixed in a quality manner...I still lean towards the XT. Way more enjoyment to be had in it.
Hey, I'm looking at a 2015 Subaru Forester XT tomorrow, but it has a hood scoop. I can't find any information on why it has a hood scoop, is that from an older model?
That’s really interesting. Not sure the last Gen fits. Might be an aftermarket hood. I’d definitely ask the seller.
Definitely aftermarket. I wish our version had the scoop.
Awesome review 👍
Thank you thank you.
THIS MAN NAME CHADWICK LMAOOOOOO
this looks like my neck of the woods... Sonoma/Napa area.
Close, but you're a little too north. This is filmed in the East Bay.
With your experience did you have any problems with the car. I ask bc I bought a warranty and I have 30 days to void it and I just got my self a 2016 Subaru xt car as 73,000. Please let me know. Any electrical problem or other stuff
Edwin G only issues we had was the brake selector switch. Easy replacement...took me less than 30 mins. Now it’s covered by a recall, so even better. The transmission was bucking early in, took to dealership to redo software and that was fixed. Vehicle was a champ.
I get about 26 mpg on the highway going about 75 mph
Saw about the same numbers on road trips. Stop and go (with a heavy foot) is not surprisingly a different story. Very acceptable fuel economy for the performance here.
@@autoobsessivegarage I drive it every third day, on average, to work ( Fire station) and it just handles so well. Bought it this past March for $18,200 out the door with 57K miles. Love it . Obviously, it could have more updated tech and better interior appointments, but like you said, its utility and all round nature is just a great value
@@EricInTampaAcoustic definitely a great handler for a Crossover. Heck of a deal you got there too.
240HP not 250HP, at least on the japanese version.
250 HP at 5,600 RPM is the correct HP output for US models. Japan received other variants, some of which made MORE HP than this.
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