Subaru Forester hard ride

Which model Forester? How many (hard) kms?

My dad had an early model Forester and it was one of the nicest riding cars I'd been in...soaked up bumps and potholes with ease....maybe the later ones changed to a more "sportier" ride ?

It's a balance of pressure ride or economy
38 = good economy harsh ride good for fast sweeping bends
32 = good all rounder
28 = smooth ride less mpg squeals on the corners
Also depends on the load and number of passengers
I run my 09 forester at 32 all round and seams to absorb the bumps but still handles fine through the hills
Cheers
Mike

I am 67 and have a forester as our daily drive. Excellent ride. I agree with others check the tyre pressures and try different combinations. Our vehicle was delivered with pressures that were 'firm' and I generally run it with 34 up front and 32 rear but up the rear if carrying a load.

Mick - A good set of genuine sheepskin seatcovers can improve the comfort levels to a certain degree.
If that doesn't appeal, perhaps you need to look at some top-class seat replacements as a way to improve the comfort level.

Low profile tyres are generally the main reason for rough ride, the manufacturers utilise them to get "sharp" handling, and to minimise body roll.
The downside for those who prefer a "luxury" ride, is that the lower the tyre profile ratio, the harsher the ride.

I was quite surprised at the difference in ride and handling between the missus's current-model Camry Atara and her previous Camry.
I used to like the old Camry, it was no sports car, it just drove well and was comfortable to ride in. It ran 215/65xR15's.

The new Atara rides and drives like a sports car on rails - in fact it's a little too harsh for me (I'm 66). I'd guess Toyota have tightened up the suspension on the new model Camrys, but I'm convinced the Atara's low profile 215/55xR17 tyres are the biggest single reason for the harsher ride as compared to the old Camry.

The stepdaughters Subaru Outback rides on 225/60xR18's and it doesn't give anywhere near as harsh a ride as the Atara.
I see there are different tyre profiles and sizes in the Forester according to the model you buy.
If you currently have 55 series profile tyres fitted, it could be worth trying a drive in a Forester fitted with a set of 60 series profile tyres, to see if the ride is an improvement over your current car.

Cheers, Ron.

Thanks everyone for your responses. It is nice to get advice from people in the here and now rather. I hadn't realised that something as simple as tyre pressure made such a difference.