https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 07 May 2026 02:00:11 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-a-subura-forester-or-a-subura-outback#post-936300 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 15:31:43 +0000 Mrs. Grizzly Bear 936300@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lemondrop: Thank you for the break down, that's good to know! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-a-subura-forester-or-a-subura-outback#post-936290 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 15:28:16 +0000 lemondrop 936290@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love my 2011 Forester so, so much! We have the mid-range model, and we bought new because it was next to impossible to find a used one. People don't let these cars go. We looked at the Outback, it was more expensive, a little more power, which we didn't really need, plus I like the Forester look better.</p> <p>It takes regular fuel, when I was researching these cars, only the Turbos need higher grade gas. </p> <p>We just drove it through a really bad storm yesterday and were very thankful for the AWD. It handled great!</p> <p>I can get 30+ mpg highway, and upper 20's city. The a/c is rough on mpg, so it's mid to low 20's in the summer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-a-subura-forester-or-a-subura-outback#post-936277 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 15:21:57 +0000 T.H.O.U. 936277@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsCB: I also loved my Mitsubishi Outlander! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-a-subura-forester-or-a-subura-outback#post-936267 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 15:17:28 +0000 Mrs. Grizzly Bear 936267@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@citymouse: I do too. I also like it's boxy-ness. I don't like the sloping curves of the Outback as much, it's just... old feeling and not a good, classic old. Just... old. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-a-subura-forester-or-a-subura-outback#post-936251 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 15:10:38 +0000 citymouse 936251@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I kind of like the Forester better because it sits up higher! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-a-subura-forester-or-a-subura-outback#post-936241 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 15:08:30 +0000 Mrs. Grizzly Bear 936241@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cmomma17: We don't get as much snow here in TN but we can get a goodly amount, especially if we decide to travel up to Johnson City or Gatlinburg or somewhere. I'm glad to know it handles well in that though because a lot of vehicles here in TN don't! Lots of little cars off in the road. It's kinda funny :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-a-subura-forester-or-a-subura-outback#post-936219 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 15:02:15 +0000 Caly 936219@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a 09 forester that was purchased new &amp; absolutely love it. It's got plenty of room &amp; I haven't had a single problem w/it *knock on wood* I never test drove the outback so I'm not able to compare the two : ) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-a-subura-forester-or-a-subura-outback#post-936211 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 15:00:35 +0000 cmomma17 936211@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NaturallyCathy: I had to get used to how big(long) it was at first, but I truly love it. It snows pretty heavily here (in VA) and it drives really well in the snow. Even though it's old (2000) I feel like it will last a good while longer. I'm glad we can cram a 7 year old, 11 year old, 12 week old and two adults in it :) I was worried we wouldn't all fit! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-a-subura-forester-or-a-subura-outback#post-936204 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 14:59:01 +0000 Mrsbells 936204@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not a Subaru fan either, My first choice would be Honda and then Audi </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-a-subura-forester-or-a-subura-outback#post-936203 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 14:58:52 +0000 fussygal 936203@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We just bought a new Outback and I loooove it. Even more than I thought I would. We looked at the Forrester, but it was too boxy looking and we just liked the Outback bett overall. Lots of leg room, storage and fun to drive :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-a-subura-forester-or-a-subura-outback#post-936200 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 14:57:14 +0000 Mrs. Grizzly Bear 936200@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@birdofafeather: That's the other thing - we have campground property that's about two hours away and we have to consider comfort and storage capabilities for the long weekends. Glad it's working so well for you!</p> <p>@MrsCB: It's okay. I'm not a Toyota fan! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-a-subura-forester-or-a-subura-outback#post-936197 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 14:55:41 +0000 avivoca 936197@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I looked at an Outback, but I've never driven one. I voted for it though, I have several friends who drive and love them! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-a-subura-forester-or-a-subura-outback#post-936193 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 14:54:53 +0000 Mrs. Grizzly Bear 936193@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cmomma17: I know he'll win, it's just a matter of time. Glad to hear it's serves you and your family so well! Eventually we'll have a number three so I'm glad there's room :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-a-subura-forester-or-a-subura-outback#post-936192 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 14:54:47 +0000 bunnylove08 936192@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we're looking at the crosstrek </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-a-subura-forester-or-a-subura-outback#post-936188 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 14:53:41 +0000 birdofafeather 936188@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we JUST bought the outback and we LOVE it! i really liked the headroom of the forester, but the longer trunk space (it has the same exact storage volume of the forester, just longer and shorter) did it for us. we go to visit our families 2+ hours away almost twice a month, so we needed a car that we could lug all our stuff in!</p> <p>@MrsCB: our outback takes 87! we have the 2.5 premium. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-a-subura-forester-or-a-subura-outback#post-936185 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 14:52:52 +0000 ShootingStar 936185@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NaturallyCathy: LOL, I LOVED my Mitsubishi. Never had any significant problems with it. It also has great gas mileage for it's class and the best value in terms of features. But I won't try to convince you ;). </p> <p>My next choice would be a Toyota Rav4. I guess I'm not a Subaru fan, haha. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-a-subura-forester-or-a-subura-outback#post-936184 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 14:52:35 +0000 mediagirl 936184@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The Outback! It's a fantastic car!! I wish we could get one. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-a-subura-forester-or-a-subura-outback#post-936180 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 14:51:46 +0000 cmomma17 936180@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NaturallyCathy: I drive a 2000 outback limited. Total old fashioned mom car ;) lol Which makes sense because it was a free hand me down from .... my MOM! :)<br /> Honestly though, I love it. It's a beast. I feel safe in it and I have room for my LO's infant car seat, my stepsons booster seat and my stepdaughter (who is super tall for age 11) in the back seat! They are a little cramped but they fit! Lot's of room in the back for our big stroller and some groceries.</p> <p>I went with my mom when she picked out her new 2012 subaru outback. She test drove the forrester too and stuck with the outback. It's sooo nice! I felt cramped in the forrester. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-a-subura-forester-or-a-subura-outback#post-936176 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 14:48:52 +0000 Mrs. Grizzly Bear 936176@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BeachMama: We're looking at used first. Good to know that older might be better! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-a-subura-forester-or-a-subura-outback#post-936175 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 14:47:59 +0000 Mrs. Grizzly Bear 936175@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@matador84: Feel free! DH test drove an Outback that his instructor in PA has and he thinks I'll love it, I just haven't driven one yet. Looking forward to the experience.</p> <p>@MrsCB: All of our cars already take midgrade. Besides, we're looking at safety, miles per gallon, etc and have decided we like Subaru best. Besides, DH is a mechanic and he <i>hates</i> Mitsubishi. Gotta work around his prejudices. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-a-subura-forester-or-a-subura-outback#post-936154 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 14:42:42 +0000 BeachMama 936154@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH has a forester from a few years ago. I like It better than the new version. I like the outback too but they look so big to me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-a-subura-forester-or-a-subura-outback#post-936139 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 14:39:13 +0000 ShootingStar 936139@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't get a Subaru because I think they all take more expensive gas. I would get a Mitsubishi Outback Sport. I had one for years and it was a great car. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-a-subura-forester-or-a-subura-outback#post-936114 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 14:34:27 +0000 matador84 936114@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I test drove both and ended up getting the Outback! I did like the Tribeca a lot, especially for 3rd row seat but we live by a small dealership and they didn't carry any and I loved the Outback just fine. TONS of trunk room, seat folds down easily, accommodates two car seats, tons of leg room...I could go on and on! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-a-subura-forester-or-a-subura-outback#post-936105 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 14:32:44 +0000 HLK208 936105@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like the Tribeca! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-a-subura-forester-or-a-subura-outback#post-936095 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 14:30:21 +0000 jhd 936095@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Friends of ours have a Forrester &amp; love it! They don't have kids yet but they've used it for a road trip with another couple &amp; plenty of music gigs where they had to bring lots of equipment. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-buy-a-subura-forester-or-a-subura-outback#post-935970 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 14:01:21 +0000 Mrs. Grizzly Bear 935970@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just for fun. We're considering getting a Subaru but haven't decided whether to get a new or used one. DH likes the Outback. I think it looks too much like a 'mom' car. Old fashioned. I like the look of the Forester better.</p> <p>What do you think? Subaru Forester or Outback?</p> <p>(Has to fit 2 car seats comfortably and have plenty of room in the back for strollers and etc.) </p>