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2016 Subaru Forester consumer reviews

$29,195 starting MSRP
side view of 2016 Forester Subaru
(158 reviews)
91% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.5
  • Interior 4.4
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.5
  • Reliability 4.6
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The best AWD system

I think these are very well designed cars for all driving conditions. They are an excellent car for outdoor activities, snow, gravel or dirt/muddy roads are of no concern when driving an AWD Subaru.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Reliable and Easy to Manitain

This car was spacious and comfortable and the back was easy to sleep in for road-trips! I loved the off-road capability whenever inclement weather caught me by surprise.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Heartbroken to Sell my Forester

Best car I?ve ever owned. Safe, reliable, holds its value. Great on backroads for fun nd in tight city spaces too. Planned on keeping it for years but our tow vehicle needed to be replaced and had to sell. We would lose money selling my husband?s car, a nice vehicle but it can?t hold a candle to my Forester. Even though it can?t so the better car, my Forester had to go. So much for the wisdom of buying wisely!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Absolutely the most reliable and safest car I owne

The car had the durability for all the uses I needed it for whether it was the actual weather or even just being able to use it for moving and hauling purposes, and yes even the dogs loved it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Good Reliable Car

This car was a very sensible choice for a reasonable price. All wheel drive, mileage and fittings all excellent. If only it were a little more stylish on the exterior... but reliability was the more important factor for me, as was the all wheel drive.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Good deal for a great car

Posting my car here was a great choice, multiple individuals contacted me within the first few days. It did not take long to sell my car. I hope the buyers enjoy it as much as I did.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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BEST CAR EVER

I loved this car from the first second I drove it and everyday I love it more. I feel safe in any kind of weather or road conditions. It has an amazing amount of space when traveling.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Best car to drive in Upstate New York

Love, love, love my Forester! Plan to give it to my daughter when my lease is up. Well know that she is driving one of the safest cars for winter driving and one that will last and last.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Safe, dependable vehicle

We recently bought this used after pricing new models. With all wheel drive, it is very safe. I recently drove it through a snow storm in the Rockies at night; the scariest drive of my life, but the vehicle handled very well in the mounting snow on the road. Other cars were ending up by the side of the road. The visual display is hard to handle; for example, I could not figure out how to change the time and had to visit dealer for this. Also not easy to plug into USB ports. Not a detailed interior, but very utilitarian. I've had it for over 4 months now and it is looking like the best vehicle I've had yet in my 45+ years of car ownership.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Subaru is 2nd to none

Subaru AWD is awesome. I would recommend a Subaru to anyone. They are one of the most reliable vehicles on the market for safety. The Subaru AWD is the best in the market and style is great. Fun to drive.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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