Trading in my 2017 Forester for a 2017 Tacoma...Help?

This is the exact opposite opinion I have lol. We're gonna confuse the OP so much. I went from a 2014 Forester turbo to a 2017 tacoma offroad. My roommate has a 2017 Forester turbo. I don't know what you mean about the tech not holding a candle to the Subaru. Maybe the outbacks are different. I did really like my Subaru though.

 

I think if u want a truck test drive and make ur opinion

 

Yup, you are right. Took a look at interior shots of the TRD's and SR5's and aside from the fabric and fabric pattern, they look the same. While the shape is the same, I'm hoping Toyota did not cheap out on the foam quality between the 2 models.

I know for the 2nd gens, there is a big difference between seat and fabric quality between the 2 model types.

 

Hallelujah

 

Agree

I went from 2016 limited wrx to third gen taco

 

yea, lots of confusion but it seems the basic gist is this:

1. SR is fine if that's what i'm comfortable with $ wise
2. MT > AT
3. go for a test drive

still curious what's considered a good price so i know when to make a deal. the initial quote was only for the SR with Utility Package.

thanks!

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/3rd-gen-tacoma-model-package-option-costs-master-list.388345/
check out that thread, and/or nada.com and figure out what invoice is. That's what I would target.

 

I actually own a 2016 Forester 2.5i Premium and a 2016 SR5 Tacoma with the 3.5L....

Off idle and bumping around town, the "Females Car" (Forester) is much more zippy to drive. Seriously. Stomp the gas and the Tacoma definitely has more power..... but you got to push the gas pedal pretty hard and get the RPMs up. Still, the Forester provides a better overall driving experience. I like both, but prefer a truck because I do things that require a truck.

The thought that trim level gets better resale value is only valid if you discount the fact you paid a good bit more for the higher trim package in the first place. Even then it probably won't be true in 10 years. Still Tacos have stupid good resale. I wouldn't have even bought new, but people want too much for a used one.

The same goes for a Subaru. Sell yours, don't trade it in. You'll likely do much better selling, if your car is clean and in good shape.

 

If you could keep only one, would it be the taco?

 

I went from an OB 2.5i to Taco 3.5. Liked the Outback, but I love the Taco even more. I like the interior layout more in the Taco as well. The only things I miss from the OB are the MPG (33mpg highway) and seats. Everything else, from ride quality to utilitarian aspect, Taco wins. If I had to choose between the two, Tacoma, hands down. I do bike, camp, etc. a lot, so having a truck bed has been awesome. The interior of the Subaru was pretty torn up. Don't have to worry about that anymore.

 

Agree with the above statement - but I have the SR 2.7L 4 banger. I also have a '16 Forester 2.5i Touring "Females Car". It's loaded with everything except eyesight. Love it - it's a great AWD car but that's just it - it's a car and not a 4x4 truck. The SR drives and rides good, plenty of power delivered by the 2.7L coupled with the 5 speed for my needs. But the thing I like the most about the Tacoma - is it still has the truck feel which makes it tough. If I want or need a truck I take the SR, if I want a nice ride with all the bells & whistles, I take the Touring model. It's all in what you want in the long run.

 

Definitely go with the manual, esp if you hate the Forester CVT. It absolutely steals the soul out of our XT.

I test drove an MT SR and bought a MT TRD Sport because we intend to tow with it. You will be much happier with the MT.

All Tacos hold their value ridiculously well.

 

We added a 2017 Forester 2.5 earlier this year, so while it didn't replace my Tacoma (it actually replaced a Mk IV Jetta wagon), I can compare them to some extent. Our Forester is a non-turbo, 6 speed stick, which we liked. But the CVT on the Subarus isn't bad and the engine mapping clearly is designed with the CVT in mind.

The Forester is more comfortable to us, although my truck is 78K miles old now and so the seats may be worn but the Forester seats aren't really any better or worse (and ours is base Forester compared to a TRD OR Tacoma). The space inside the Forester is better and the visibility is MUCH better than the Tacoma.

We've actually kind of stopped driving my truck other than camping, lumber and 'wheeling. The Subaru does better on snowy roads, carries people & dog more comfortably, gets 32 MPG, easier to park in town. I never much cared for her Jetta and we used to drive the Tacoma on long road trips (it's Access Cab but we don't have kids) but I have to say I'm honestly really impressed with her Forester.

 

So you have to pay sales tax on the full price? You don't get to minus your trade $?

 

With Toyota partnering with Subaru, there is a lot of commonality flowing into Subbys. Look at all the switch gear that are the same between the Taco and our 2014 Forester. I think Subaru used the partnership to a mostly great advantage in the design. The major negatives for me are the bloated size of the current gen Fozzy (the previous gens were right sized), the crappy CVT which is all on Subby, and sorry excuse for a head unit compounded by the fact that it cannot be defeated for use on the move.

Also, the OP is looking more toward MTs.

 

This^^

But be aware that the stock ECM tune makes the M/T (V6) feel "mushy". Throttle response is delayed, and power delivery feels like a two stage VTEC. Fortunately there's an aftermarket fix for all this
Anyway, test drive the hell out of it!

Oh, did I mention V6 M/T owners get 4.30 gearing? Yup.

Frank

 

Lol!

 

Now this if funny - and yes my wife drives owns a 2011 Outback Premium 2.5l with the CVT. We test drove a 2016 - same engine and tranny, so no difference there. It is a good car, besides flying through head lights and rear brakes. However, CVT's are REALLY odd and takes some getting used to. When it is cold it takes a bit, then clunks into "gear." Is basically like driving a rubber band. It has been a good ca, so wont knock it, but my 2017 DCSB MT Taco is WAY better, more versatile, and overall better vehicle - no comparison in my opinion.

 

Well yeah, I'm probably not going to tow my ATV with the Subaru or toss a deer carcass in the back..... or lumber, or a sheet of plywood.

The Subaru is a great car, I just need a truck. I could pull a light trailer with the Subaru, but I still don't want to throw dirty things in the back of a car.

 

You get less of the premium you spend on higher trim levels on the resale market as the years go by. If you're coming from a Forester 2.5i Premium, you may not be happy with the equipment level on an SR. It may seem pretty basic.

You're the guy that's going to be driving it around for years so go to the dealer and sit in a bunch of them and find your sweet spot for dollars vs options and enjoy!