Own a 2017 Crosstrek. It gets stupid good MPG in city and hwy. I’m in the south and driving in the rain is amazing with this type of AWD. Almost like magnets holding you to the ground. 95lb Dog and she fits fine in back seat for short and long trips.
@@SamHain-o4l maybe looking for new experiences. Argentina is beautiful but it also includes challenges that I’m being facing till this day. I would love a bit more stability. Anyway it’s all dream stuff, and also I cannot complain much my life here. Hope you fulfill your dream of moving here, pretty sure you won’t regret it.
I think a better comparison would be between the Ford Bronco Sport, and the Subaru Forester. They are both boxy CUV, similar in price, and similar in size.
I’ve owned two Fords and I confirm it does not last long, they are designed to fail. But both times the purchase price was way lower. Japanese car were more expensive and financed at a higher rate, which makes a big difference at the end of the month. I still don’t know if I should have done a different choice.
Idk, I sold my 2005 Ford Escape after 16 years and saw it being driven by a pizza guy who purchased it. It has been to ND, LV, Guam, TX, and MD. I have a 2010 F150, still going. Just purchased a 2023 Bronco Sport Badlands after my 2020 Escape was cruelly murdered by a dumbass who hit my car parked while he was on his phone. So, I guess your milage may vary but for the most part I am happy. Not saying Fords are perfect and I am in no way a fanboy.
I can attest to similar results. I own a Lexus daily driver and a Toyota truck for those who might think I’m a Ford fanboy… my last few Fords in order: 02 Powerstroke 7.3 had over 300,000 when sold to a friend and is currently over 400k trouble free. 91 Mustang GT still owned and has over 140,000 miles on the stock shortblock. The only one I had poor luck with was my 02 F150 Lightning and I still managed to get 150,000 miles out of that before selling it to get the diesel. These were all larger sized Ford engines though. I don’t have much trust for their small displacement engines.
COUNTLESS Subaru engines with head gasket failures...and CVT trans failures / issues... all kinds of GREAT long lasting Ford engines....2.7 and 3.5 ecoboosts...5.0 V8 and others....
Until you mentioned it in the last few minutes of your video, I realized that there is no channel on TH-cam that actually definitively tests headlight nighttime performance across brands/models, not even subjectively based on an aggregate of brightness, visibility, angle, range, and features. That might just be your TH-cam niche if you can figure out a good formula and format for testing! That being said, I find Subaru's adaptive headlights to be lowkey the best non-luxury vehicle headlights in the market. They should definitely market it more, it's incredible.
Great feedback, much appreciated. Actually, I drive a 2024 Outback as my personal vehicle, same lighting system, and definitely agree -- it's quite good. I think the Mazda system has a slight edge on brightness and color though. Cheers from north Ontario!
Exactly the two vehicles I'm considering. I do think the Bronco Sport is a little overpriced and would have to get the Badlands for my needs. If I choose the Crosstrek well it would be the Wilderness edition. Milage isn't really a consideration since I don't drive much every year anymore. I just can't believe the price difference. However there are no Subaru dealers nearby and that's the big bummer even though it has much better reliability. In the end I prefer the Bronco Sport but can't justify the price.
I look at it this way, you spend a lot of money on any new or even used vehicle. Unless you’re buying a classic Lamborghini or a Ferrari then you are going to lose money as it’s not an investment. So given that information I always go with what is more reliable. Why spend all that money only to have to spend more money in repairs later just because you wanted something pretty.
I have the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek with a 2.0 engine you slammed I pulled 800 pound travel teardrop trailer and I get 30 miles to the gallon… w/o Trailer I get 35 on the highway… put that your tailpipe and smoke it :-) if I want torque I’ll drive my diesel F250 lol the Crosstrek blows everything else out of the water
Until Subaru gets rid of the CVT they will never match up with other competitors. Most people that buy these kind of vehicles, they are used off road at least a bit and that CVT is just unacceptable off road.
Small turbo engines may give you more HP, but are over stressed and have more issues in long run. Also why compare the Bronco and Crosstrek when the Forester is a better comparison?
I've owned numerous cars with small turbo engines that lasted just as long as non-turbocharged engines. One of them was the most reliable car I ever owned. Well, your sentiment might be correct and some applications, the fact that an engine is turbocharged does not necessarily mean it will I have more issues in the long run. I chose to compare the Bronco Sport and Crosstrek because it is a very popular search term, indicating what plenty of people are also making this comparison and seeking answers.
@outsidewithmrtI am looking for a new car and considering the Wilderness and Bronco Sport but the CVT is the biggest thing scaring me away from the Crosstrek. Do they die that often offroad?
I think your towing claim for the Crosstrek is incorrect. You claim a capacity of 3500 pounds. I think that is for the Wilderness version only. It should be 1500 pounds. The Bronco is so ugly. The Crosstrek looks much better.
Own a 2017 Crosstrek. It gets stupid good MPG in city and hwy. I’m in the south and driving in the rain is amazing with this type of AWD. Almost like magnets holding you to the ground. 95lb Dog and she fits fine in back seat for short and long trips.
I totally agree… I love the gas mileage I get
Watching from Buenos Aires, Argentina. Dreaming of moving to Canada some day, that’s way I love your content more.
Lovely! I'll bet the weather is much nicer -- bring your winter boots when you come!!
@@Fierrosporcelular why would you leave paradise for Canada? I dream of leaving the U.S. for Argentina.
@@SamHain-o4l maybe looking for new experiences. Argentina is beautiful but it also includes challenges that I’m being facing till this day. I would love a bit more stability. Anyway it’s all dream stuff, and also I cannot complain much my life here. Hope you fulfill your dream of moving here, pretty sure you won’t regret it.
Merci Justin, bonne année 2024!
Bon annee! Merci!
I think a better comparison would be between the Ford Bronco Sport, and the Subaru Forester. They are both boxy CUV, similar in price, and similar in size.
Two things, one, you arent wrong. Two, stay tuned!
*really who in their right mind would trust a Ford product over a Japanese auto, specially if you want it to last a long time*
I’ve owned two Fords and I confirm it does not last long, they are designed to fail. But both times the purchase price was way lower. Japanese car were more expensive and financed at a higher rate, which makes a big difference at the end of the month. I still don’t know if I should have done a different choice.
@@jeankelly2011I’d rather buy a used Subaru than a brand new Ford.
Idk, I sold my 2005 Ford Escape after 16 years and saw it being driven by a pizza guy who purchased it. It has been to ND, LV, Guam, TX, and MD. I have a 2010 F150, still going. Just purchased a 2023 Bronco Sport Badlands after my 2020 Escape was cruelly murdered by a dumbass who hit my car parked while he was on his phone. So, I guess your milage may vary but for the most part I am happy. Not saying Fords are perfect and I am in no way a fanboy.
I can attest to similar results. I own a Lexus daily driver and a Toyota truck for those who might think I’m a Ford fanboy… my last few Fords in order:
02 Powerstroke 7.3 had over 300,000 when sold to a friend and is currently over 400k trouble free.
91 Mustang GT still owned and has over 140,000 miles on the stock shortblock.
The only one I had poor luck with was my 02 F150 Lightning and I still managed to get 150,000 miles out of that before selling it to get the diesel. These were all larger sized Ford engines though. I don’t have much trust for their small displacement engines.
COUNTLESS Subaru engines with head gasket failures...and CVT trans failures / issues... all kinds of GREAT long lasting Ford engines....2.7 and 3.5 ecoboosts...5.0 V8 and others....
Until you mentioned it in the last few minutes of your video, I realized that there is no channel on TH-cam that actually definitively tests headlight nighttime performance across brands/models, not even subjectively based on an aggregate of brightness, visibility, angle, range, and features. That might just be your TH-cam niche if you can figure out a good formula and format for testing! That being said, I find Subaru's adaptive headlights to be lowkey the best non-luxury vehicle headlights in the market. They should definitely market it more, it's incredible.
Great feedback, much appreciated. Actually, I drive a 2024 Outback as my personal vehicle, same lighting system, and definitely agree -- it's quite good. I think the Mazda system has a slight edge on brightness and color though.
Cheers from north Ontario!
Exactly the two vehicles I'm considering. I do think the Bronco Sport is a little overpriced and would have to get the Badlands for my needs. If I choose the Crosstrek well it would be the Wilderness edition. Milage isn't really a consideration since I don't drive much every year anymore. I just can't believe the price difference. However there are no Subaru dealers nearby and that's the big bummer even though it has much better reliability. In the end I prefer the Bronco Sport but can't justify the price.
I look at it this way, you spend a lot of money on any new or even used vehicle. Unless you’re buying a classic Lamborghini or a Ferrari then you are going to lose money as it’s not an investment. So given that information I always go with what is more reliable. Why spend all that money only to have to spend more money in repairs later just because you wanted something pretty.
i'm leaning towards the Forester Wilderness this year myself.
Yes it is very interesting plus it has a trail camera.@@TheFunkytownGotcha
JD Power reliability ratings rate the Bronco Sport 84/100 and the Crosstrek 81/100
I have the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek with a 2.0 engine you slammed I pulled 800 pound travel teardrop trailer and I get 30 miles to the gallon… w/o Trailer I get 35 on the highway… put that your tailpipe and smoke it :-) if I want torque I’ll drive my diesel F250 lol the Crosstrek blows everything else out of the water
Until Subaru gets rid of the CVT they will never match up with other competitors. Most people that buy these kind of vehicles, they are used off road at least a bit and that CVT is just unacceptable off road.
Small turbo engines may give you more HP, but are over stressed and have more issues in long run. Also why compare the Bronco and Crosstrek when the Forester is a better comparison?
I've owned numerous cars with small turbo engines that lasted just as long as non-turbocharged engines. One of them was the most reliable car I ever owned. Well, your sentiment might be correct and some applications, the fact that an engine is turbocharged does not necessarily mean it will I have more issues in the long run.
I chose to compare the Bronco Sport and Crosstrek because it is a very popular search term, indicating what plenty of people are also making this comparison and seeking answers.
No mention of inadequate cvt transmission in Crosstrek vs 8 speed auto in Bronco Sport?
How is the CVT in the Crosstrek inadequate? Be specific.
@outsidewithmrtI am looking for a new car and considering the Wilderness and Bronco Sport but the CVT is the biggest thing scaring me away from the Crosstrek. Do they die that often offroad?
No reply?
Subaru FB >>> ford ecoboost
I think your towing claim for the Crosstrek is incorrect. You claim a capacity of 3500 pounds. I think that is for the Wilderness version only. It should be 1500 pounds. The Bronco is so ugly. The Crosstrek looks much better.
I feel the Crosstrek is ugly compared to the Bronco, guess it’s subjective. I think you’re correct about the towing capacity.
@@nickf4583 definitely subjective because I think the bronco is Butt ugly