[HABckb]

I am considering buying a 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid and wondered whether anyone else has one and would like to share the pros and cons? I am not interested in other vehicles only the Subaru as I have been a Subaru owner of many vehicles over the years and am pleased with the product. Thoughts appreciated.

[GpaVader]

Might help if you have specific question about. I don't own one but have a Hybrid and love it. Rav4 for over 4 years, we get between 36-42 mpg. I suspect you'd see something like this with the Subaru, maybe a little less with the symetrical all-wheel drive. We also have had Subaru's and loved them.

[villagetinker]

I will not buy any vehicle equipped with ALL wheel drive, there are too many potential problems with tire replacements, and potentially high costs for transfer cases. Also, I see absolutely no need for all wheel drive in the south, unless you are into off roading, etc.

[JoelJohnson]

I had Subaru for many many years and loved them. But my wife had a Honda CRV and we had to choose which to bring down. The CRV won. That being said, we saw no need for AWD so we got a new Honda CRV FWD. I didn't like the idea of no spare tire with the hybrid, so we got an ICE.

[Haggar]

Originally Posted by HABckb

I am considering buying a 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid and wondered whether anyone else has one and would like to share the pros and cons? I am not interested in other vehicles only the Subaru as I have been a Subaru owner of many vehicles over the years and am pleased with the product. Thoughts appreciated.

i've got a 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid - love it - average over the last 18,000 miles - 48.5 MPG.

Wife has a regular Outback - loves it but the MPG is terrible.

I looked at the Forester Hybrid - only 38MPG - I think that was only 4MPG better than the non hybrid. Didn't think the extra cost was worth it.

[JRcorvette]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

I will not buy any vehicle equipped with ALL wheel drive, there are too many potential problems with tire replacements, and potentially high costs for transfer cases. Also, I see absolutely no need for all wheel drive in the south, unless you are into off roading, etc.

Except that the drive and handle much better than front wheel drive. I will only buy all wheel drive and have for the past 15 yeas… NO issues at all.

[JRcorvette]

Originally Posted by Haggar

i've got a 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid - love it - average over the last 18,000 miles - 48.5 MPG.

Wife has a regular Outback - loves it but the MPG is terrible.

I looked at the Forester Hybrid - only 38MPG - I think that was only 4MPG better than the non hybrid. Didn't think the extra cost was worth it.

Here is the thing about mileage… being retired and living in the Villages you probably do not drive that many miles especially if you have two vehicles. So if you do the math it really doesn’t matter all that much. There are calculators online so you can see how little the difference matters.

[JRcorvette]

Originally Posted by HABckb

I am considering buying a 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid and wondered whether anyone else has one and would like to share the pros and cons? I am not interested in other vehicles only the Subaru as I have been a Subaru owner of many vehicles over the years and am pleased with the product. Thoughts appreciated.

Get what you like and enjoy… Life is Short

[CarlR33]

Originally Posted by GpaVader

Might help if you have specific question about. I don't own one but have a Hybrid and love it. Rav4 for over 4 years, we get between 36-42 mpg. I suspect you'd see something like this with the Subaru, maybe a little less with the symetrical all-wheel drive. We also have had Subaru's and loved them.

Hard to beat any Toyota with a Hybrid system, IMO. I have a Prius but I’m sure the Rav 4 is similar, etc. I don’t remember the last time I saw a Subaru in town. You can always buy what you like new and resell it in a few years at a loss if you don’t like it

[Triker]

Originally Posted by JRcorvette

Except that the drive and handle much better than front wheel drive. I will only buy all wheel drive and have for the past 15 yeas… NO issues at all.

Agreed! All wheel drive isn’t just for snow and ice. It’s wonderful on wet roads and especially when you can’t avoid standing water. It’s very evident that Florida struggles to design a road that doesn’t hold water. We’ve had AWD for many years and no problems.

[tophcfa]

Our daughter recently bought a new Subaru Forester, non-hybrid, and loves it. She is very particular and value conscious and test drove both the hybrid and regular models, and opted for the traditional option. The hybrid didn’t feel right to her, costs more, has potentially more maintenance issues and the eventual cost of replacing the battery pack, offered only a marginal increase in MPG, and was told by the dealer that the AWD system in the traditional model is superior in the snow (she is a skier). I think she made a wise choice.

[MicRoDrafting]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

I will not buy any vehicle equipped with ALL wheel drive, there are too many potential problems with tire replacements, and potentially high costs for transfer cases. Also, I see absolutely no need for all wheel drive in the south, unless you are into off roading, etc.

as a Subaru owner for approx 10 yrs now … a tad surprised by the “All Wheel Drive” comment. Especially since usually post fact related comments.

The “All Wheel Drive” is, and has always been a Standard Feature of Subaru - without any issues, including the gas mileage.

And Subaru has consistently been one of the most highly rated vehicle on the road due to SAFETY, and RELIABILITY. Also Consistently one of Consumers Reports Top Picks.

As with nearly All Subaru Owners, we now have no intention of owning and other Manufacturer !!

AND YES, it is quite True that Subaru outlasts all other vehicles on the road, with some owners known to own one for over 10 years without ever having major issues … including the “All Wheel Drive” feature

[jedalton]

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[wayneman]

Originally Posted by HABckb

I am considering buying a 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid and wondered whether anyone else has one and would like to share the pros and cons? I am not interested in other vehicles only the Subaru as I have been a Subaru owner of many vehicles over the years and am pleased with the product. Thoughts appreciated.

Go on google and find a calculator for cost difference for hybrids. You will find it will take 8-10yrs to make up the difference in cost over a regular ICE vehicle. The less you drive the longer it will take. Is it actually worth the cost and time to you? Only you can decide.

[kendi]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

I will not buy any vehicle equipped with ALL wheel drive, there are too many potential problems with tire replacements, and potentially high costs for transfer cases. Also, I see absolutely no need for all wheel drive in the south, unless you are into off roading, etc.

Never a problem in the 15 yrs we’ve owned a Subaru