SUBARU FORESTER - Everything You Need to Know | Up to Speed
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
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The Subaru Forester helped Subaru form a strong foothold in the US with uber-practical design and an innovative marketing strategy. Join James as he does a deep dive on the legendary Japanese wagon that paved the way for crossovers of today!
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Hosted by James Pumphrey
Edited by Colby Mann
Animation by Raghav Arumugam
Written by Sarah Fairfield & Bart Bidlingmeyer
Directed by Colby Mann
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What's your favorite joke from this episode? Leave a timestamp and I'll comment on my favorite one! - Pumphrey 💪🐴⚡⚡⚡⚡
You brought back some of my funny childhood memories when Fubus were mentioned at 39 sec.
3:00 SIKE
Mini-Pumph is a gem.
3:28 best priest ever
Batuhan Aksiner Hallelujah!
my parents bought their first new car together in 2003, a brand new Subi Forester! That thing took me to my first day of school, helped me get my license in high school and now it's my daily too and from college. 16 years and 300,000 kms later, she's still going strong! Not to mention that BANGIN' SUNROOF oof! thank u for coming to my TED talk :)
It’s amazing both how reliable the EJs are and also how unreliable a turbocharger makes them.
@@jacobrzeszewski6527 uhh what? Literally the 02-08 foresters or any 2.5NA ej motor had head gasket issues a lot of the times. It’s the most prone to have them.
@@jacobrzeszewski6527NA ejs are the bad ones because they had felt head gaskets. The turbocharged EJs had upgraded headgaskets, they blow up because people abuse the fuck out of them thinking it’s a single cam d series from Honda
Here in Switzerland they call them a "farmer's Ferrari".
The Mustang is revered as the "poor man's M3" in some parts
@@DarkInstinct05 The implication here isn't really poverty rather the fact that Subaru's 4x4 has a reputation for holding up on difficult terrain.
Hahaha! I fuckin love it
In Alaska we have a similar name: The Alaskan Cadillac.
They are truly unmatched in snow performance.
That’s honestly a cool nickname
My mum is 67 and drives a 2006 forester sti 😂
*update*
And my best mate just got one too!
*update*
He sold it and drives a Mitsubishi shogun instead 😓
Ur Mom Gay 😂 Joke
Both of your mums? Or just one of them? 😂
love is what makes a subaru
Your mum's cool I wish I had one
@@tyresmoker4 lol
Im on my third forester now, the last one was one of those JDM EJ20G, me and all of its 250hpsprs went into a tree at 100km/h. I walked away without a scratch. I loved that car, it gave its life that I might live. The new one is flasher, not as fast, but it's still a forester, perfect.
I just bought a 2001 forester myself and I was on the highway and was wondering what would happened if I drove into a barrier at that speed so thank you for answering that question 😂
I was in a wreck in My subie outback and was completely unhurt.
😂😂😂😂 funny. Was it a manual or auto?
@@johncepha1046 Manual
Subarus are awesome vehicles... especially the Outback. I went through four Subaru station wagons, three of them Outbacks. Good for hauling around the family, the dog, go to the ski resort, go to the beach, general road trips, running errands, etc. The AWD system is amazing, the quality is superb, and they even have good power if you get the 6-cylinder version. We just wanted to move on to something new and we wanted to move out of the station wagon crowd. That said, the Outback works for everyone from the single, young, outdoorsy type to yuppies with kids. Edit: They are also very safe vehicles. They use the horizontal engine, which not only lowers the center of gravity for good handling...it also drops under the car in a frontal collision. Our family knows this all too well. My brother-in-law was saved because of this.
this channel gives me the same amount of satisfaction as the old top gear crew.... simply love it NEVER CHANGE DONUT
"Everytime I believe something... they break my heart."
#Classic James Pumphrey...
I had to pause the video from laughing, best line of o date imo
Also, Subaru should've never quit the Baja, and should've made an STI of that too! That would the ultimate Subaru for me!
Baja STI!
Call it the Baja Blast
4:03 James Willems' face there is perfect! Not only does he share the name James, but he's also got a ton of buff horses!! Throws back to the collab with Bruce at the track, too
Whem was this? Link?
@@dirtyweapons3459 ruclips.net/video/j7SjbSFtDSw/видео.html
Shout out to Jams
I have a 2017 Forester. Named it Leslie the Lesbaru
Named mine Sue B. Anthony
I named my 2019 sport model Roxxie.
Wtf you named your car ???
@Danny Liu
Yeah, people name their cars. Got a problem with that?
@@dannyliu9344 yeah, you dont?
Thumbs up for the Vermont Mom loading a case of Heady Topper!
Cheers
What's a VT Subaru without at least a 6r of heady tops in the back?
I literally laughed out loud when i seen that!
One reason I love the Forester is how versatile it is. Like a Swiss Army knife there is no role it can’t play. It may not be perfect for every role but it can be easily tailored to do so.
BOXER 4 + TURBO + AWD + MANUAL GEARBOX = Happiness
= High Maintenance & Empty Pockets
+Manual!........
@@garrettsmith8286 only high maintenance if your stupid and push power through a brittle motor lol.
Garrett Smith
High fucking maintenance? Manuals are hugely cheaper to fix than any automatic.
= Understeer
HALLELUYA SAVE THE MANUALS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ..............no seriously, please save them.
Americans have to buy more of them. #AutomaticKills
Ragna Z jeep makes very run cans and will always have manuals that’s going to be the only brand that does soon. There’s a reason they sold over 2.1 million in the USA alone last year
How about Honda CR-Z? It has a manual gearbox, looks nice and IT IS A *NICE* HYBRID IF IT IS IN *MUGEN VERSION*
Just upgraded today from a 2019 buick to a 2003 WRX Bugeye project car lmao
Ragna Z So agree #SaveTheManuals Save the manuals please if you’re going to buy a car try to buy a manual you’re not as cool if you buy automatic you’re just not
Can personally attest to the forester’s safety. Me and my mother got into a nasty head on collision straight into a lightpost. Car was completely totaled, we walked out without a scratch.
Subarus as a whole, really! My stepdad had a Legacy that got cut in half (!) by a runaway truck and he managed to walk away from it.
FUNHAUS! DONUT! My two most favorite shouty groups of people!!!
Thank you lesbians for making it possible for me to own a BRZ!
You could have ended with an frs with a different engine
especially a 6spd version
IBreiKeL wtf does steves hat have to do with lesbians
@@Inferno45 did you even watch the episode? LOL
CrookedCosmonaut i said that before i watched the video 😂😂
3:23 I love how he says 5-Speed manual transmission. Hallelujah brother.
I’m so glad I have a gen 2 forester. It’s got so much build potential, and it’s still great before it’s been modded.
My dad bought a 2006 forester ans he has kept it since it has been super reliable and slays offroading it has just has been taken care of and has 150.000 miles !!
The WRX STI... super safe SUV edition.
Also #Hrsprs
Without a hatchback it's impractical for families and definitely not an SUV.
@sneeky7 Ehh... Well you did science just to probe my comment wrong, or did you know that from your head. Either way that's good information I never knew.
Shout out to Lesbians for saving my favourite car company
Shout out to everyone who doesn't give a fuck about giving shout-outs to minorities
Really Happenings shout out to assholes
If I was a girl Id be a lesbian
@@reallyhappenings5597 You sound like the dick head uncle that is just itching for a dinner table argument about how your generation is superior but no one really listens and it makes you sad.
@@reallyhappenings5597 Ah dude you realize he's basically mocking them, right? The tone is do obvious
I just bought an 04 Forester. It came with an exhaust and intake. So fun.
I’m wanting to buy an 03 forester with 251000 miles on it but I don’t think it’s worth 4000 that’s a lot I think from a used car dealer
Really nice of you to give a shoutout to a local model shop and not just crap like MVMT.
Hell yes. Support local hobby stores. My local one was here for 37 or so years. Moved and came back a year later to drive 45 minutes to closed doors. They truly don’t exist and need to stick around for other generations.
SAVE THE MANUALS
Que si Manuel?
oye Manuel! de donde eres?
Yes please ☹️ long live the manuals
Hallelujah!
I read that as "SAVE THE ANIMALS" 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Subaru is kind of asleep..we old die hard subaru fans feel kind of forgotten.
I want manual gearbox..frameless windows..turbo..i want the old subaru flavour that has been lost...lots of subaru fans are buying old used subarus cos they dont like the new models. That says a lot...come on subaru wake up!! You alreary got new customers now release something for the old fans. something with the classic subaru spirit that we all love. Don let it die.
Shoot an email to them
@@SkaterOrnez lets all of us do it..dont leave me alone.
AND ALL THEY DO IS GIVE US A FUCKING CVT HALLELUJAH SUBARU IS DEAD!!!1!1!1!1!1!1
I will say they aren't the same, but they are making some of the best quality cars they have ever made, there is a reason why consumer reports rated Subaru as the #1 brand for 2019 over any other brand in existence 🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️
@@yumyumtown4248 they rated a CVT based car brand for number 1? What happened to this precious world?
Best Up to Speed ever. I drive a forester that was owned by real lesbians who scissored in the back with the seats down. They’re sweet nectar is like perfume to me. I have to take a deep breath every time I get in my sweet little forester. Ahhh Thanks Donut. You made my day with this video.
Best comment ever.
Nice! Way to go man!
Hi, Mr. Regular.
Batican their*
Hahaha awesome comment
Hell yeah Donut Media!!! AWD launches for everybody! Maybe a Subaru Outback episode?
I'd cream my pants for an Outback episode
Yea and a Legacy/Liberty episode that would be good
A Legacy/Outback episode would make more sense cause the Outback has always been an off-road capable Legacy
ThatGamerZayol yea and the legacy/Liberty B4 in the 2rd gen and 3rd generations were what the WRX is now More of a track car then a Rally car
The support for the local hobby shop is amazing!! Hobby shops are dying everywhere now a days and it’s sad!!!
I just bought a 2017 Forester 2.0XT Touring. It is basically a WRX with almost 78ft³ cargo space, 8.7" of ground clearance, & and all the comfort features. I freaking love it & can't wait to upgrade and tune it.
Ahhh the forester. A Subaru community that isn’t littered with toxic people.
toxic feminist fat lesbians tho
unfortunately there are plenty of bro'd out foresters
Whats wrong with bro'd out foresters? You referring to modified XT's, etc?
I mean being an elitist snob is kindof toxic in its own way LOL
Meh the Subaru community in general isn't bad but I do agree that Forester owners are the best :)
Its funny how you use Hayao miyazaki as the that " japanese guy" lol
"anime was a mistake"
Me:It was a goooooood mistake 😂
On today’s random fact: lesbians saved Subaru. Thank you lesbians, you’re the best.
Pft.
Lesbians saved Subaru because no one will stop to help them out on the road - be it a breakdown or just being stuck in the snow or mud on their way to or from a carpet munching convention. Gotta have wheels that are dependable - like "Energizer" batteries...
Your welcome
My00 forester has very clean carpets... go figure also it's rust free
Also a perfect sleeper.
I'm not going to ask again.. 4:02 FUNHAUS COLLAB NOW!!!
They did!!! twice!
Cool to see you helping out a small business. I miss the hobby shop that was like Evett's where I live. Happy Hobbies.
Slot cars, models, and RC vehicles for life!!!!
Most of the hobby shops are gone where I live too. I loved hanging out and building cool models, and launching model rockets with my Dad as a kid. It's definitely something that I want to pass onto my son.
2004 to 2007 is the sweet spot for the forester.
this lady knows her stuff.
The clitoris, if you will.
@@reallyhappenings5597 lmao you win this section.
2004 to 2008*
Without the sport pack headlights how could we not have the awesome black finished lights ;)
1st gen is the best forester 2004 taillights look like elf ears
Run forester run!!!
@Keven Guevara what i dont get it???
Keven Guevara oooh now i get it
How about a history of Momo racing products? i'v always wondered about their history
google it
when other team use wood wheel, momo made custom wheel for ferrari f1 car. people like it and then they sell aftermarket stuff for people to buy.
that's all I remember. I'm too lazy to google it
Wow a Forester, this gives me hope to hear something about other sleepers. I need one on the Buick Regal. With it's 70's and 80's history, then the badass '03-'04 GSX models from SLP Performance, the small modding scene behind the '97-'04 GS Supercharged model, and then it's come back in recent years. It would make a great addition to the Up to Speed sleeper videos. I need to hear James say "more powa baby" to the modding scene behind the GS, which can almost be doubled from stock.
Dude, that shout out to the local model shop was the shit. It's because of heartfelt moments like that, as well as the little nerdy nods to stuff like funhaus that make this THE best car channel. Thank you guys. #buffhorses
I have a 2019 Forester , we absolutely love it. Fantastic vehicle.
I have a 1999 Subaru Forester, I love it! ❤
I have a 09 Fozzie. I regret not getting the XT. I lowered it 1.5” and put a RSB. The looks I get from those luxury snobs when I take a turn is priceless. Also driving pass almost every car in the snow storm. Love it! Amen!! Save Evvett!!!!!
Why did I just randomly see James Willems face LOL
funhaus finna crossover with everyone on youtube
happy owner of a 2018 Forester XT. Best daily ever
I've had four and love them. With snow tires, they are unstoppable.
I know nobody cares but last week I bought my first Forester 2004 2.5xs, bought it on a pinch cause my daily died on me and needed to haul the family. Was looking for a Rav4/highlander but this one came outta nowhere and and ticked all the boxes on my car bucket list! So happy to have one!
Please do the Charger!
For anyone saying they did it already, they did the Daytona. A one year model option, not an entire lifetime of a car name
Well no one is saying they did it
Charger is a garbage vehicle.
The VT mom carrying heady topper had me dying! I love it!!!
Subiee Nation!!!
Or in other words VAPE NATION !!!
Is that a 300ZX ?
@@Grumpycat95 SUSPECTED FRAUD
Subie squad all the way. 03 baja here with 90k miles :)
Bobby 2pistolz been kept in garage ? Xdd
2018 wrx, and 06 outback. Subiee nation lets go!!!
"HALLELUJAH! SAVE THE MANUAL."
That sentence rekt me *twice as much*
DO THE SUBARU BAJA / bratt!!
Can't find one for sale with less than 100,000 miles. Alot are over 200,000.
Eeww
I like the gen1/2 forester the most. You can replace the back hatch with a completely different colour (like black) and from the rear, it looks like the car is black, but from all other sides it's (let's say ) red. So it's really easy to blast down roads going 100 meralspers and not get caught.
the bumper and the part under rear light will still be painted red then and it will just look like a mismatched rear hatch :)
Edit: The part under the rear light only applies to 1st gen facelift version
Ha la luya Save The Manuals.
#Vote4James.
Died when I saw the "Vermont mom" loading up a case of Heady.
Cool shout out for the model shop. I had one in my hometown called Wings Hobby shop, and I basically grew up there, sadly they shut down a few years ago. You guys are right, those kind of places need to stay around for the new generations. Nothing like hobbies that are hands on imo. So, I have a 2016 Forester XT that was imported from Japan.. so you are telling me there’s no more XT’s? Uggh it’s so fun in the snow, and it’s a super sleeper and it vapes like heck out the dual exhaust in the cold..
Love everything about the my Subaru Forester, except one thing, the CVT transmission. I was told that the CVT transmission on the Forester was not the best but wanted to find out on my own. Unfortunately that is accurate. The transmission jerked a lot when accelerating. My Forester does not even have 100,000 miles and the transmission is gone. I love the Forester AWD performance but I will not be buying anotherone because of the transmission issues.
Get a manual one 😉 I love em
I can't believe you guys made a forester episode!!! Thank you!!!
💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙
Every time james talks about a car I never even consider cool he figures out a way to convince me to look into it 😂😂 , this man is the hype
Random James Willems face is muchly appreciated for the lulz :P
I was looking for this comment lol
How good!! Haha
so lesbians r the reason we have wrx/brz/legacy gts etc lmao i love them
do they make good movie?
Thank you for including the gt in that lineup, people always seem to forget my beloved sleeper
Why does Donut and Doug Demuro always upload withing minutes?
Illuminati confirmed.
And Engineering Explained also usually uploads within minutes of them too
#unknownvariable
Omg I’ve now just noticed this in my sub box, holy shit
Doug is Pumphrey's father confirmed
Sooo true!
I miss my Subie. Got the last no-nonsense '08 Forester, before they went all soft and techy and CVT-y. Absolutely adored it. And it never let me down.
You could still get them with a manaul transmission until the 5th gen, my 2015 has a 6-speed and it's great fun!
I had one pair of silver tab jeans I was very proud of them
YEEESSSSSSSS I WAASNT EXPECTING IT BUT YOU DID IT, THANK YOU SO MUCHHHH!! Such a under appreciated car. Too bad they made the newest one really bulky..
Stoll pretty good offroad tho
that little model shop shout-out was flippin' awesome. You guys rock!!
me and my 05 Fozzy XT still going strong at 198k w/ TLC. got some rust and pretty sketchy wiring at this point, but already have a fund going for full engine and chassis swap. this car is simply timeless, i'll never let it go. big ups to subaru and lesbians everywhere. : )
@4:02 since you put James from Funhaus in that skit you should have a collab with him and Bruce and talk about 90s mustangs
Bruce was the winner of their Hot Lap thing where RUclips personalities were competing for the best lap time in a Miata and then James was in a Funhaus Let's Play (Wreckfest)
@@sentakuselect That's how I actually found this channel
I just want them talking about volkor and mustangs lol. I think it would be hilarious and I didn't know Funhaus did that.
Please do a video on the crazy rally/ touring Volvo. The 850.
So happy you guys made a vid on the Foz, need more vids of these on youtube lmfao 😂 hope they'll be coming out with that new Forester STI in the US 👌🏻
It's a good and bad thing. It's good that the foz is finally getting a little recognition, but i hope it doesn't go from being a great underrated car to an overrated crap car.
@@fukkinkana I think it may rise in popularity as a platform (I'd like to see it more widely used in rally) but I don't think it'll turn into crap unless people do crap mods to em.
@@francesfaux I'm saying it's an amazing car you can buy for 2500. But if it gains popularity, supply and demand says price goes up as well. It's not a good car for 8k.
I have a 2003 forester, naturally aspirated, with 250,000 miles on it. Best car i ever drove. It's my daily, and oh so fun in Wisconsin's deep winters. I'm looking at getting another Subaru with a turbo tho. Something to mod out...
I was about to say I was thinking of buying one with that amount of mileage and that exact year at used car dealership but they asking 4000 for it I don’t think it’s worth that much but who knows 🤷🏽♂️ maybe the gaskets have been changed and the engine actually has a lot of life left… don’t know if I should commit to it or not?
I love my 06 subaru forester. I was wanting an XT so bad but I couldnt find one at the time and now i see them selling like hot cakes!!
Great video but I miss garage science
It's comin' back and we can't wait!
@@Isolation30 its all about the puns.
HALLELUYAH @@Donut
Up to speed on the PAJERO PLS BEBE!
did you know that in some Spanish speaking countries, Pajero is the name given to a person who masturbates too much???
I heard something similar in Canada.
The Buick "LaCrosse" means the same.
@@mopardemon1971 Yeah, I don't like it when they call it that. Call it *Montero* goddammit!!
Pajero is what ppl call someone who masturbates in spanish...
Sex Sex Sex Sex it’d more like Mitsubishi wanker
Just barely imported a JDM EJ20 forester, and it has changed me. 250 HP is something else, and it drives like a dream.
Everyone that can help them please help them they sell good rc cars and hobbies toys I’ve gone there before on a trip and they are really good people that work hard to maintain a family business
Love how hayao miyazaki is in this
for some reason talking to david hasselhoff
Now we need an Up to Speed on the Subaru Outback!
please!?
They control really well too, actually pulled the ABS fuse (so no stability control) on my 2015 in a snowey parking lot a couple years ago and still had to really work to get it to loose control. Even then, if I let go of the wheel and gave it a little gas, it would streighten out all on it's own!
I wish I lived in the US just so I could go to that model shop
That new Forester better have A MANUAL!!! #SaveTheManuals
@MrBadBricks
You need to check yourself.
Not only are you rude, you are also wrong.
@MrBadBricks
Barking up the wrong tree there bud. Not sensitive. Also, do not see the comedy in being bluntly wrong.
@MrBadBricks lmaoooo
@@VasyaIvanovichPupkin lol you're triggered
NPR made a segment on Suburu Advertising. Very interesting.
This is honestly the best review ou have ever seen….thank you
This is funny as shit, I live in Vermont and my mom drives a forester xt
WEET SPLIFF ur mom gay
no joke ur mom gay bro
Can I have her number?
0:48 The bit about Tupac leading into the Alanis Morissette bit was my fav.
Wow, love the shoutout to The Alchemist Heady Topper at 0:20!!
After owning two GD6 Imprezas, I bought an SG9 Forester XT Limited and it’s the best car I’ve ever owned. I love being able to go camping on Friday, and whoop SRT8s on Sunday.
I'm loving the Funhaus cameos going on in the videos 👌 #horsepuppies
i would love to see an up to speed for the 500 Abarth. A lot of history to talk about!
8:30 Shout out to Avatar The Last Airbender, the best animated show ever made by Nickelodeon
brandon2076 correction* it’s the best SHOW ever made
@@TapSlideFilms I'd say it has some competition in that regard, but we'll agree to disagree. Who's your favorite character? Zuko is my favorite as far as charachter arcs go, but Sokka is probably my overall favorite.
brandon2076 the entire cast is great! I think Aang’s overall arc is the best and Zuko’s isn’t shabby either. As for one character, Uncle Iroh is my favorite.
@@TapSlideFilms i think my favorite Iroh moment was when one of the firelords was going to kill the spirit of the moon, and Iroh being a badass mofo threatened to unleash on him tenfold whatever he did to the fish. That and him getting buff to break out of prison :D
I like how it's a Subaru video and now you're out here talking about Avatar.
I used to work In a pizza place and the cook owned a modded 2007 forester and i just remember every time he left all I could hear was his turbo spooling elegantly as he sped off into the night. a true chad.
@4:03 when you used James Willems face had me laughing so hard. (Funhaus fan here.)
Thanks for making this.. Love foresters so much, I own a SF5 and SG9
Dude! I recently discovered your vids and I've been on a binge ever since! Can you do an up to speed on airport tugs???? I always wondered how they pull those huge ass planes being so small. Love your vids!
they have high torque and low speed.
i have a 2004 Fozzy XT, and i love it when mustangs are not prepared for the "Forester Fly By" LOL LOL
the look on the guys face in the charger and you "BRRAAAAAPPPPSSSHHHHH" past him is priceless
"YOU JUST GOT CHOPPED BY A FORESTER!"
I wonder if they changed the name from Streega to forester because nissan released the stagea at the same time?... 🤔
Well, much thanks to Nissan then!
Impreza WRX STI=VAPE NATION
FORESTER STI= #MOMOSTUFF
Please Donut,
Up To Speed: S/C Yenko
I love the forester, it was my first car, I've had a few since then, now I have a 2 gen. 2.5 turbo, I'm in my early twenties, but I'd rather have a forester than anything else. and the safety thing is true, i can confirm from my own experience. a year ago i crashed my 2 gen forester at 130 km/h or 80 mp/h into a tree, it was a big thick tree, the car stopped on the spot, frontal impact. The car was a totaled, but the impact didn't hit the cabin and I got out and was completely fine.