I haven't seen a VX in the flesh, let alone driven one, and my forester experience is from back around 2000 when they first came out. Just liked the fact that they've got ground clearance, 4wd sort off, comfort??..... @
gonetropo what's your experience with the Subaru CVT box. Are you in the game, know someone who is, or been bitten by one.
I know the early variable boxes had issues in all vehicles, but digging deeper found that the owner's had tried to save money and didn't use the correct oil when changing. It stands to reason they're not going to be as strong as a manual for heavy towing, but thought they'd be ok for the occasional light trailer