06/14/2026
From Crosstrek to Forester… a grateful goodbye
DEAR SUBARU,
Back in 2017, I was looking for a new vehicle. After comparing IIHS ratings, gas efficiency, longevity, and repair costs, I settled on a 2015 Crosstrek. It ended up being my FAVORITE car of all time. I got 191k miles out of her. Until last week… when I hit a deer. SIX airbags deployed, including a knee/shin airbag I didn't even know I had. I'm currently recovering with pretty severe hematomas, but I truly know that without those safety systems, this could have been much worse. I literally walked away. I'm sad to say my car is now a total loss, with over $10k in repairs. I am now, and forever more, a Subaru believer and owner. Knowing what I went through and how my Subaru protected me, I genuinely feel like it saved my life. My new 2024 Forester awaits, and I can't imagine driving anything else. A sincere thank you to the engineers, designers, and everyone involved in building these vehicles and their safety systems. Your work made a real difference in my life.-- JEN