Average Rating
| Comfort: |  | 4.1 out of 5 |
| Performance: |  | 4.3 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | | 4.3 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | | 4.3 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | | 4.1 out of 5 |
| Reliability: |  | 3.8 out of 5 |
12 out of 18 people would recommended this car to a friend | ||
Consumer Reviews
Rating from Healthcare traveller
 (5) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: |  |
4 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Handling: |  |
5 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Features: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
5 out of 5 |
"I purchased my vehicle new in August of 2002 when the new styling was released. I have driven it daily since then and have never had a vehicle as trouble free as this one, ever. I am preparing to take it in for its 105,000 scheduled timing belt change out and recognized that I had not had but two repairs, one I feel I may have contributed to. In over 100,000 miles, I have never had to charnge out a starter, change out an alternator, etc. Things you generally anticipate you will have to at some point, however, not yet for me. If you have the need and the opportunity, you would be well served to at least consider one. Being able to ignore my repairman is worth its weight in gold."
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: New
Primary use for this car: N/A
Rating from Ryan
| (5) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Handling: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Features: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
5 out of 5 |
"I've put nearly 100,000 miles on this car, and the only thing I've replaced are the tires, brake pads, and a small (cheap fix) gasket. I'm 6'6", and I get plenty of head room, though the seat isn't made for tall folk (nor are many others though). The AWD has torn though anything Mother Nature has thrown at it with ease. It hauls just about anything I've ever thought to put into it just fine. Quite simply, its one of the best cars I've ever driven."
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: Used
Primary use for this car: N/A
Rating from Soon to be former Subaru owner
 (2) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Performance: |  |
3 out of 5 |
| Handling: | |
3 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: |  |
2 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Features: | |
3 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
2 out of 5 |
| Reliability: |  |
1 out of 5 |
"My 2003 Forester has 39,500 miles and has been carefully maintained. However, now I find that the head gaskets are going and that this has been an ongoing problem with this engine in previous years. The internet is rife with sites devoted to Subaru owners with the same problem. I wish I could say that this has been a dependable car but this repair is evidence otherwise."
I would recommend this car to a friend: No
This vehicle was purchased: New
Primary use for this car: N/A
Rating from scher818
| (5) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Handling: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Features: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
5 out of 5 |
"The Subaru Forester is not only highly rated by consumer magazines as one of the best small SUVs available, it's a great value for the money. The Forester 2.5 XS has a great variety of features; both fun and safety. When the weather calls for it, you can open the very large sunroof, power down the windows and feel as though you're in a convertible - that's how open this car is. Lots of windows for clear viewing all around, leather seats, 6 CD changer with great sound and too much more to mention. An all around terrific car that holds it's value over time and has one of the best ratings on reliability."
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: Used
Primary use for this car: N/A
Rating from ORL Hurricane Survivor
| (5) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Handling: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Features: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
5 out of 5 |
"We currently own a 99 Forester and have been very satisified with it. It has been very reliable and maintenance costs have been low. This 03 model has an much larger feel than our 99 and the interior is much nicer (maybe more modern is a better way of saying it). The alloy wheels on this one make the car look much sportier. We love the size because we spend most of our time in the city and its great to be able to park and still open your doors. We are trying to decide whether to purchase a newer one to have the additional warranty coverage, but my wife says why spend the extra money since we never used the warranty on our current Forester."
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
Primary use for this car: N/A
Rating from Robert from Jax
| (5) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Handling: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Features: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
5 out of 5 |
"This car has a very solid feel and feels very sure footed. It handles really well. The car is clean and seem to have been well taken care of. I really like the air conditioning system because it is so easy to adjust. The doors open wide so the car is easy to get in and out of."
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
Primary use for this car: N/A
Rating from Subaru In the City II
| (5) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Handling: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Features: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
5 out of 5 |
"Totally reliable car. Love the heated seats and improved cup holder design. Highly recommend some of the optional accessories --- floor mat and organizer for the hatch area."
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: Used
Primary use for this car: N/A
Rating from Subaru in the City
| (5) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
3 out of 5 |
| Handling: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Features: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
5 out of 5 |
"We love our Forester, which we bought barely used in 2003 with 2500 miles on it. The car now has 33,000 trouble-free miles on the clock. We most appreciate the Forester's utility and features. The boxy rear end swallows up an amazing amount of cargo, especially with the back seats folded down. And for a vehicle in this price range, there are a lot of amenities, including heated seats, heated mirrors and wipers, 6-CD changer with cassette and power windows/locks and alarm. Gas mileage is great -- routinely 30 MPG on highway trips, and 24 or so in the city. Only a couple of complaints: The LED lights that indicate the climate control settings are hard to see in bright sunlight. And the climate control system is a little wonky -- if you set it to a fixed temperature, like 70 degrees in the winter, the AC will kick on whenever the cabin temp exceeds that. It would be better if the system were a little smoother in transition, rather than blasting cold air, only to have the heat kick back on a couple minutes later."
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: Used
Primary use for this car: N/A
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