Forester Receives the Full Snake Oil Package

[The Critic]

Half kidding.

Got the sister’s new Forester tinted with FormulaOne Stratos tint.

Hood, headlights, fenders, front bumper, grill and mirrors were wrapped with paint protection film (PPF).

I coated the paint, PPF and wheels with various ceramic coatings.

I am mostly happy with how it turned out.

 

[GON]

Nice pictures- looking good!

What kind of tree is that behind the Forester? Fruit producing??

 

[The Critic]

Nice pictures- looking good!

Thanks.

What kind of tree is that behind the Forester? Fruit producing??

Orange.

 

[JavierH19]

Looks good. Haven't seen that forester front end before, must be the latest.

 

[Kira]

PPF is the name of the black plastic trim?

 

[Rand]

Looks good. Haven't seen that forester front end before, must be the latest.

yes 25 is new look.. "explorer" vibe compared to '24

@The Critic
Where is the liqui moly?

 

[Nukeman7]

PPF is the name of the black plastic trim?

PPF is the generic abbreviation for Paint Protection Film (e.g., 3M or XPEL Clear Bra).

 

[Nukeman7]

The overall styling of the '25 Forester is nicely understated and cohesive compared to many new vehicles. It looks fantastic in that shade of blue...is that a new color this year?

 

[Thermo1223]

yes 25 is new look.. "explorer" vibe compared to '24

I think I like '24 better.

 

[JavierH19]

The front looks a bit like the honda passports front end.

 

[Rand]

I think I like '24 better.

Many people did.. why there was a surge in people getting them while they could.
The outback is this year 2025/old, 2026/new

IMO the forester is very nice for what it is.. but the hybrid coming out soon is the hugely desirable one.. if priced appropriately and available.
I'm going to be lazy and post the AI response on google because it is mostly what I expect as far as info. (not sure about 2 electric motors but the stats appear correct)
Should be Electric perky from a stop with little addition weight.. .. and an efficient 2.5L tuned/designed for MPG.

 

[Glenda W.]

Looks good!! At first I wasn’t sure on the new design but it’s grown on me.

 

[Sayjac]

Nice, looks sharp!

 

[The Critic]

Where is the liqui moly?

The 20 gals of Valvoline 0W-16 that I got for $3/qt will have to suffice for the 6mo/~3k intervals. Some day I can afford to be @TiGeo

The overall styling of the '25 Forester is nicely understated and cohesive compared to many new vehicles. It looks fantastic in that shade of blue...is that a new color this year?

Thanks. No, Horizon Blue Pearl has been on the market for a few years.

Nice, looks sharp!

Thanks.

 

[Rand]

The 20 gals of Valvoline 0W-16 that I got for $3/qt will have to suffice for the 6mo/~3k intervals. Some day I can afford to be @TiGeo

dont forget 0w20 conventional can be used too just not syn... (sarcasm)

 

[The Critic]

dont forget 0w20 conventional can be used too just not syn... (sarcasm)

I better stock up before they sell out; $6.19/qt is a deal for anything Amsoil! /s

https://www.amsoil.com/p/amsoil-0w-20-synthetic-blend-motor-oil-sb020/?code=SB020QT-EA&gQT=1