2013 Subaru Forester (SH9 3rd Gen) going the Expedition route
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The CV has been a huge success for Subaru. So much so that it is becoming the standard tranny on most of their models.
I have a 2010 OB, which was the CVs first model year. At first, I was a skeptic, but have really grown to like the CV and would get another without hesitation.
R
Thanks R! I'm kind of deciding between an OB and a cherokee trailhawk (not grand cherokee, GC is too expensive), cherokee is obviously more offroad ready right away, but OB is so much better in every other aspect (cargo space, eyesight, fuel efficiency, etc)
If I get the OB, I think I will need to install the skid plates, new suspension, new tires and also one or two full size spare tires, probably 3000 bucks to make it equivalent as a stock cherokee trailhawk
then another several grand on push bar, off road lights, rear bar, etc and etc
anyway, my mind is set on OB for now, still have several months ahead to change my mind
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Thanks R! I'm kind of deciding between an OB and a cherokee trailhawk (not grand cherokee, GC is too expensive), cherokee is obviously more offroad ready right away, but OB is so much better in every other aspect (cargo space, eyesight, fuel efficiency, etc)
If I get the OB, I think I will need to install the skid plates, new suspension, new tires and also one or two full size spare tires, probably 3000 bucks to make it equivalent as a stock cherokee trailhawk
then another several grand on push bar, off road lights, rear bar, etc and etc
anyway, my mind is set on OB for now, still have several months ahead to change my mind
The new Cherokee looks like a great small expo vehicle.
A problem with the OB is that there are very few off road oriented mods available. My guess is that upgrading the capability of the OB to that of the Cherokee will be difficult; and if doable, quite expensive and complex.
That said, it is good to have more choices.
R
Nice pictures! Was the Crosstrek a CVT or manual? Mine is manual and I'd burn up the clutch in terrain like that. How'd the front bumper survive?
I'm not sure you can upgrade an OB to match a trailhawk cherokee off road. The low range and rear locker will be tough to beat. But if you don't venture into terrain that requires that kind of hardware then the suburu might work out well for you. Also, by the time you're done modifying the subaru to try to get it up to speed with the trailhawk you will have lost some of the better handling and fuel efficiency.
I'm not sure you can upgrade an OB to match a trailhawk cherokee off road. The low range and rear locker will be tough to beat. But if you don't venture into terrain that requires that kind of hardware then the suburu might work out well for you. Also, by the time you're done modifying the subaru to try to get it up to speed with the trailhawk you will have lost some of the better handling and fuel efficiency.