Absolutely would buy again! After replacing factory tires with Michelin Cross Climate 2s, this has been one of the best vehicles I ever owned. I am waiting for Subaru to have an all electric Ascent sized vehicle with range of 350 miles or more.
Would you buy it again???
Trading in a totally trouble-free 2019 Forester Sport with 100K miles for a 2023 Ascent Touring. Would you buy your Ascent again? If not, why?
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If you're asking if we were to rewind back to 2020 when I bought our '21, then the answer is "yes" - I would definitely buy it again if we rolled back the clock.
If you're asking if I would buy it again today, then I'm going to say "no" - to name few reasons:
If you're asking if I would buy it again today, then I'm going to say "no" - to name few reasons:
- When we bought it, the kids were 1.5 and 5 years old, my wife and I wanted something we would not care about them "messing up" - they're about 5 and 8 now, and aren't as barbaric and destructive.
- We don't necessarily "enjoy" driving the Ascent, but it's very functional and practical, but doesn't satisfy enough of the "wants" if we were to buy a car today.
- When we bought it, we bought it with the intention of it being a bridge vehicle until the kids got a little older, and we're probably going to cross that bridge in the next year or so.
- I've encountered some of the smaller issues in other threads, and don't feel like the service has been very good (mostly warranty related type of items). That's partially on me - I should probably venture out to other dealers a little more, but it has lowered my confidence in getting issues resolved a bit.
Well said.If you're asking if we were to rewind back to 2020 when I bought our '21, then the answer is "yes" - I would definitely buy it again if we rolled back the clock.
If you're asking if I would buy it again today, then I'm going to say "no" - to name few reasons:
None of that is to say that the Ascent has not served us well. It was, and probably still is, a great bang-for-the-buck 3-row SUV. Since you own a Subaru, I'm sure you're more familiar with what you are getting, so I would think you'll be fine and enjoy the Ascent.
- When we bought it, the kids were 1.5 and 5 years old, my wife and I wanted something we would not care about them "messing up" - they're about 5 and 8 now, and aren't as barbaric and destructive.
- We don't necessarily "enjoy" driving the Ascent, but it's very functional and practical, but doesn't satisfy enough of the "wants" if we were to buy a car today.
- When we bought it, we bought it with the intention of it being a bridge vehicle until the kids got a little older, and we're probably going to cross that bridge in the next year or so.
- I've encountered some of the smaller issues in other threads, and don't feel like the service has been very good (mostly warranty related type of items). That's partially on me - I should probably venture out to other dealers a little more, but it has lowered my confidence in getting issues resolved a bit.
For me the answer is "no", I would not buy it again. Simply because my 2019 gave me very solid 4 and a half years trouble free, and I think I have at least other good 5 years with the vehicle.
Would a new one be better? Probably, but wouldn't be OUR Ascent, it's part of our family now.
Would a new one be better? Probably, but wouldn't be OUR Ascent, it's part of our family now.
So you’re answer is yes😉For me the answer is "no", I would not buy it again. Simply because my 2019 gave me very solid 4 and a half years trouble free, and I think I have at least other good 5 years with the vehicle.
Would a new one be better? Probably, but wouldn't be OUR Ascent, it's part of our family now.
Short answer, yes.
if for some reason i need ascent today .. yes
2-3 years from now.. too soon to tell
2-3 years from now.. too soon to tell
I would say, "No". Not really because of the vehicle, per se, but because of other issues. Having owned the vehicle for almost 5 years now, I really haven't gotten what I wanted out of it. It was bought to tool around 2 kids and a dog on ski/camp adventures while having space to haul the gear. With the dog going blind and not able to take him places anymore and the pandemic closing things down, the vehicle mostly sat in the driveway. It gets driven maybe once a week if I am lucky with WFH taking over for me. Now the oldest is out of the house and I probably would have been better served with an Outback or Forester in retrospect. I was also disappointed by the slow or non-existent aftermarket support. I was hoping to play with various mods like I did on my 05 LGT. But even wheels and tires took over a year to really get out there and power mods to date are like 2 choices in total.
Its an interesting question.So you’re answer is yes😉
We had a 2005 Outback and loved it, and had no hestiation buying a 2008 Outback. Very similar vehicles. However, we would not buy a current gen Outback or anything probably within the past 5 years. Partly because of all the changes and its nothing like the 2005/2008 Outback.
We have a 2011 WRX hatch manual. Would I buy another WRX? Well, depends. Automatic? No way. Another 2011? Probably not because the newer manuals have better features without straying too far from the core vehicle we purchased.
Just because someone loves X year of Y vehicle (and would rebuy X Y) this does not mean they would buy X+5 years and/or model refreshes of the same Y vehicle.
The average length of ownership of a vehicle is around 38 months. Do you think one reason is because people unload their vehicles right after the OEM warranty expires. If the warranty was 5 yr/60 miles do you think people would keep their vehicles at least another year before trading up? I guess that would be counterintuitive for the auto manufacturer - less new car sales if they increase the warranty.Yes...and I just did. I ordered a MY23 Ascent Touring to replace the MY19 Ascent Touring I've had for 34K miles. Outstanding vehicle.
I never keep anything for myself beyond 10-15K miles regardless. Since this is for my daughter, and she will keep this quite a while, I also purchased the Subaru Gold Plus Plan for 8 years 120K miles to give her added peace of mine. I would think that most folks would keep a vehicle longer if the factory warranty was greater than a 3/36.The average length of ownership of a vehicle is around 38 months. Do you think one reason is because people unload their vehicles right after the OEM warranty expires. If the warranty was 5 yr/60 miles do you think people would keep their vehicles at least another year before trading up? I guess that would be counterintuitive for the auto manufacturer - less new car sales if they increase the warranty.
Most lease ends after three years, which may be one factor determining how long people keep their cars. Kia and Hyundai have a 5 yr btb and 10 yr warranty on the powertrain which is one reason their cars are selling like hot cakes.If the warranty was 5 yr/60 miles do you think people would keep their vehicles at least another year before trading up? I guess that would be counterintuitive for the auto manufacturer - less new car sales if they increase the warranty.
I have ALWAYS wanted an Ascent since they first came out, but my wife says it is too large for her to drive safely. The Outback we owned was about as large of a vehicle as she wanted. Glad to see you over here on the Ascent forum.Trading in a totally trouble-free 2019 Forester Sport with 100K miles for a 2023 Ascent Touring. Would you buy your Ascent again? If not, why?
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My Subaru comes with a lifetime powertrain warranty that's accepted all across the country. Engine, tranny, turbo, all lubricated parts, etc. The two Suby dealers in town here offer it at no charge plus 2-years free maintenance.Most lease ends after three years, which may be one factor determining how long people keep their cars. Kia and Hyundai have a 5 yr btb and 10 yr warranty on the powertrain which is one reason their cars are selling like hot cakes.
You know nothing stays the same my friend!I have ALWAYS wanted an Ascent since they first came out, but my wife says it is too large for her to drive safely. The Outback we owned was about as large of a vehicle as she wanted. Glad to see you over here on the Ascent forum.
I think that for many folks, that is a consideration when they like to upgrade in 36-48 mos...new ride; new warranty. So yes, I do think that there is a meaningful segment of the market that would retain their vehicle longer if the OEM warranty was longer. I doubt that the manufacturers will do that, however, as they know the risk goes up over time and they'd have to increase the price to cover that increased risk. I also think that more folks who like to hold on to their rides longer are considering and buying extended service contracts at this point because of the level of complexity that continues to increase in vehicles.The average length of ownership of a vehicle is around 38 months. Do you think one reason is because people unload their vehicles right after the OEM warranty expires. If the warranty was 5 yr/60 miles do you think people would keep their vehicles at least another year before trading up? I guess that would be counterintuitive for the auto manufacturer - less new car sales if they increase the warranty.
I actually have a 7/100/0 contract on my MY19 and did not intend to do an upgrade this soon. But Professor Dr. SWMBO isn't driving now for medical reasons and we're going to just one vehicle. At first I was just going to continue to drive the MY19 Ascent Touring and sell off the MY20 Forester Limited, but there is a lot of appeal in the improvements and additional toys in the MY23 Ascent Touring. I got a no-questions-asked "at invoice" deal for the new one and will be putting a nice chunk of cash in the bank when all is said and done. Since there's such limited choices for non-Tesla EV SUVs that permit towing, staying in an Ascent made sense to me.
2020 touring id buy again love this car
Only issue if I buy a replacement must have more front passenger seat adjustment
OB has 8wY pas seats why can’t ascent??
My next car will focus on front passenger seat comfort
I had a 22 explorer limited for loaner while my windshield was replaced by Safelite
Great room hated the 10 sp transmission great mileage but constantly shifting
It had 8 way pass seat adjustment which my wife liked
Also felt like a truck compared to my ascent which feels less bulky smoother and quieter
The explore is very nice but my ascent is better looking for ascent remodel hope it has better passenger seat controls
Only issue if I buy a replacement must have more front passenger seat adjustment
OB has 8wY pas seats why can’t ascent??
My next car will focus on front passenger seat comfort
I had a 22 explorer limited for loaner while my windshield was replaced by Safelite
Great room hated the 10 sp transmission great mileage but constantly shifting
It had 8 way pass seat adjustment which my wife liked
Also felt like a truck compared to my ascent which feels less bulky smoother and quieter
The explore is very nice but my ascent is better looking for ascent remodel hope it has better passenger seat controls
My 2023 has 4-way POWER passenger seat controls. 8 would have been nice, but I'll take 4.
We bought our 2019 Premium 7 seater for $34k and IMO that was a very solid value considering the price. We looked at almost every competing 3 row suv out there and this was the winner. We now have a 3 row Tesla Model 7 as well, and I greatly prefer driving the Subie. In fact my kids always ask me to take the Subie when we go on any sort of road trip because it's just that much more spacious and comfortable. I love the cloth interior because it doesn't get ice cold in the winter and in the summer it doesn't roast my buttocks and thighs. We've had no problems with ours and it doesn't even have an extended warranty. We have 42k miles on it now and I suspect we will keep this thing for at least another 50-60k more.
2020 Premium 8 seat 42k mi. Buy again? YES, but not for a long time.
Subaru family since 2005. Standard AWD, safety scores and a great local dealer. "Big A" is our 4th Subaru. We always buy and then run them into the ground. 2005 Forester 190k mi. 2009 Forester 212k mi, 2017 Forester 70k mi(wife's current car)
Only gripes I have on the car itself are-
My youngest daughter is in 7th grade. I would not be suprised if I find myself taking her to college in "Big A". We will see!
Subaru family since 2005. Standard AWD, safety scores and a great local dealer. "Big A" is our 4th Subaru. We always buy and then run them into the ground. 2005 Forester 190k mi. 2009 Forester 212k mi, 2017 Forester 70k mi(wife's current car)
Only gripes I have on the car itself are-
- Brakes. Dealer resurfaced rotors to remove shudder. Has not returned.
- Driver's seat does not lower far enough for my taste. Accepted it.
- Lighting for cargo area behind 3rd seat sub par. Again, accepted it.
My youngest daughter is in 7th grade. I would not be suprised if I find myself taking her to college in "Big A". We will see!
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