Subaru Forester

"Very stable good acceleration. Wind noise. Is notacible on long drives, nd the seats are not comfortable on those trips"

"Still has its giddy up"

"He gives me the get up and go when I need it. My 6-disc player died and I miss being able to play my favorite music. I am waiting for a single disc player to be installed. I love my Forrester and will keep driving him until I can't!"

"The steering is lacks feedback, but when the turbo is on boost the acceleration is brisk."

"Adequate & responsive power. Steering is precise, car does not wander. Handles very well."

"Acceleration is adequate. Great in the city. A bit slow when passing on the highway. The Subaru Forester is probably the most drivable vehicle we've every owned. Handling is great. Easy to steer and stay within lanes on the highway."

"handling"

"Drives like a sports car, looks like a family car."

"Very good acceleration and handling."

"runs like a top"

"The Forested handles turns, highway ramps like a dream. Accelerates smoothly and holds the road beautifully"

"Drives with consistent power and handling. EXTREMELY stable on ice & snow, even in acceleration. Corners tightly and in control."

"Slow acceleration but handles well. Braking is not very good."

"Visibility from driver position. Handles well. Moonroof leaks only complaint. Been fixed twice with no luck. Expensive to fix and wasn't fixed."

"I have had problems with transmission since about 2000 miles"

"The turbo takes this car out ahead of most when you need it."

"seats comfortable. acceleration and brakes very quick to respond. Not fond of the floor shift,would prefer steering wheel shift handle"

"Great handling in all weather."

"I ca pretty much take this car anywhere a Jeep can go. I just wish it had a lower low gear."

"Not bad for a small engine"

"Handles exceptionally well in snow and on icy roads, handles well around curves and corners. I live in a mountainous area and I feel much safer in this vehicle when driving in the winter."

"The expensive repairs I had to have after it was paid off."

"Maneuvers well in tight spaces--our go to vehicle when knowing we will be in very urban driving conditions or tight parking areas. Accelerates well, and is fun to drive."

"Crisp and accurate cornering."

"I live in the northwest and do get snowy and icy roads in the winter. I have never been stuck or had to put on chains to drive safely."

"good acceleration and 4 wheel drive"

"Brakes became an issue, but at high mileage/high time owned"

"Handles and drives squat as if glued to the road; very reassuring handling. Compares to the handling of a Mercedes Benz."

"Acceleration is very good. However, there is always a delay when you stomp on the accelerator and actually start to accelerate. This can be hazzardous when you expect the car tto accelerate quickly. If you accelerate slowly there is no problem. When the turbo kicks ion you use a lot of gas!"

"Probably best handling car I have owned. I love the all wheel drive. Great in snow and very good on ice."

"I really wanted to mention the horrible gas mileage. Given the size of the vehicle, it's horrible. It makes me not want to drive it anywhere."

"I had a serious accident sipping down a highway highway devider, over a four lane highway,up a hill that bordered the Tri- State tollway and ended up, up right."

"It's not peppy, and it's not luxurious, but I live in a very rural area and do a significant amount of driving off-pavement. In the winter, these roads go mostly unplowed. This Forester is capable and secure in most driving conditions I encounter short of deep mud or snow drifts which would require true off-road tires and low-range 4WD."

"The oil leaks that always seem to appear around 10 years on Subaru engines are a nuisance and expensive to fix, I would think they should fix this problem."

"The automatic transmission "grabs" sometimes."

"Handling is good, but acceleration could be improved"

"Its 2.5l all wheel drive boxer engine is fun to drive. Though it had ECM recall, it has good enough acceleration and delight to drive. Leaning at heavy curve is obvious but fun driving experience covers every minor issues."

"The only problem that I have with this car is that it's handling is a little too quick on the highway. It is what I would call a little twitchy. At freeway speeds two small a wheel movement results in to large a response. This is great for nimble performance but tiring on long highway drives."

"Too much wind noise"

"Excellent performance for this type of vehicle"

"I have grown to like the acceleration for a 4 cylinder SUV. It handles very well in winter weather. I feel that, but for icy roads, I can drive in any weather condition."

"It handles very will in my ND climate have never been stuck in snow"

"Handles great and feels secure when cornering."

"The car HUGS the road. Very safe and manageable accelerationl Awesome control. Love Subaru I borrowed my girlfriend's Subaru years ago for a short highway trip and bought one 6 months later."

"Seats are too firm, ride is a little harsh, and it's kinda noisy on the highway."

"I think being low to the ground has caused more noise. I do know newer mod3ls seem to b3 built higher and maybe not as much noise. These seats are not as comfortable as the Outback. And I realize the Outback is not as old as the Forester."

"Having the extra ride height and higher profile tires make for a comfortable ride on some of California's poor roads even with the modest wheel base."

"Seats are fine for every day local driving. They are less comfortable on extended trips."

"Hard and noisy ride. Lots of outside noise."

"Drivers seat okay but I use a pillow for added comfort and smoother ride; a bit too noisy"

"Front seats on a long trip are not great. Road noise and ride are good for this type of car."

"The seats are comfortable. I have injured spine for which I have to use extra cushion for support. Now that I have hearing aids I find the road noise loud. The loose suspension allows the car to lean too much on corners."

"Leather seats, both front and back. Front has heated seats, outside mirrors and wipers are heated. From drivers seat is a power assisted seat, forward and back, can raise you up and down. This LL Bean model is the best. Fun to drive, I would never change. It turned to 300,000 miles and going onto the next plateau. No problems!"

"Seats are hard and not comfortable."

"Wind noise Headlights leaked cost $1000.00 for new headlights."

"12 years old and the road and wind noise can be horrible"

"It's loud. Wind noise is ridiculous when on a highway."

"Noisy at interstate speeds"

"The driver's seat is very low with no way to raise it- I have to sit on pillows. The seats themselves have little lumbar support and are very uncomfortable- like sitting in hole. Noisy ride- noisy with air rushing in and and outside traffic noise."

"Harder seats than the Honda Accord."

"front leg room is marginal for tall people"

"I love that I don't have to pull myself up to get into the seat, yet I still ride higher than in most sedans. And I find it much more comfortable than the Mazda 3, although my husband feels the opposite way. The only other vehicle that was as comfortable was a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, but in hindsight, this might be just as comfortable."

"Seats are comfortable and easy to adjust. Ride is reasonably comfortable, but the noise may be higher than desirable, especially at high speed."

"Well-designed for seating comfort , and easy entry. Now becoming a bit noisy at higher speeds because insulation of doors and windows has aged."

"Very comfortable for my wife (small sized). Not as comfortable for average size persons on longer trips."

"Seats are very uncomfortable. only one seat style available. Very uncomfortable on long trips."

"Road and wind noise are quite noticeable."

"Something about Subarus there is always more wind noise around windows then other vehicles....even when all windows are fully up."

"Car is noisy driving. I usually have to turn the radio up at high speeds and then down when I slow down."

"seats are supportive for long rides"

"Noises I can't pinpoint have developed, like rattles and clinking mostly from (I think) inside. I bought new tires two? years ago after having an in repairable flat. At the time AAA changed the tire he disconnected the 4wheel drive. After the new tires were on I noticed a high-frequency vibration when in motion. They rebalanced the tires, then replaced the tires and referred me to the dealer for remedy. The dealer reps drove the car but claimed they couldn't feel the vibration. They told m"

"Could use more leg room for the back seat passengers."

"I like all the luxury items on the car.....heated leather seat, sun roof, practical mats, storage. It is a little small for passengers but usually it is just me."

"The manual adjustment of the driver's seat height would be extremely inconvenient if there was a second driver. A tall person is very uncomfortable in this vehicle. Even with the passenger seat as far back as possible their knees are at the glove compartment. The back seats are even worse. There is also strong wind noise from the driver's window. although no wind."

"Seats, have to use a gel cushion for a 3 hours ride or more."

"It's very noisy when driving. It makes it hard to hear a conversation or the radio."

"It doesn't take long to reach a comfort level in the dead of winter ad the dog days of summer. It's very reliable in snow and when I use it off road when hunting deer."

"Wind noise around the windows from seals that don't work properly."

"The only thing that drives me crazy about the car is the head rest. It pushes my head forward. I would like them to restyle the head rest so I can sit up straight."

"The seat upholstery is leatherette (advertised by CarMax as "leather") which is uncomfortable to sit on. Fabric would be a lot more comfortable. The noise of the running engine inside the passenger compartment is a little louder than I would prefer. Climate control has been excellent."

"It's difficult to see the instruments in daylight"

"As the car has aged the noise from the windows from the wind is now like driving in is like riding in a wind tunnel. I do not have this issue in my 2001 model. The headlights have had to be replaced due to discoloration which really made driving at night dangerous. The mirror has the automatic dimming for headlights behind and has had to be replaced twice. I do regular maintenance such as oil changes. I do not do the "recommended" work suggested at the dealership service dept. Repairs and servic"

"There is a lot of wind noise with this car especially at higher speeds."

"Excellent lumbar support. Drivers seat is very easy to adjust to your body contour and works well."

"this year model has little leg room in the back seats. when fitting a child car seat in the back we have to move the front seats up. also there is a lot of wind noise in this vehicle."

"I get a Lot of wind noise on the highway. I have had to replace both headlight assemblies at great expense because they both leaked and had water in them."

"rough ride"

"The car is very noisy at highway speeds. Otherwise it has been good until recent problem with steering rack and pinion."

"Noisy interior, seats not very comfortable."

"The car s VERY noisy."

"It seams like every 6 months I have a $1000 repair I have put more money into this vehicle then I paid for it.( $13,000 in 2012 with 40,000 miles.) I would get rid of it but I have so much into it. Now it need new shocks - another $2,000. It never ends!"

"The seats are awfully uncomfortable. The "lumbar" support is a joke. While the size & style of the Forrester is perfect for us, if it were not for seat cushions and back supports, I would have had to sell this vehicle in the 1st of my 10 years of ownership."

"Front seats were very hard and uncomfortable for any longer rides. We had an upholster rebuild the seats with softer padding."

"Very safe vehicle."

"The car has remained reliable for almost 13 years. It still looks good inside and out, and still handles very well."

"Reliable -- a very good value; stood up well for many years and still an excellent vehicle"

"Outstanding value. Other than the issue with the head gasket which has been remedied it is a wonderfully reliable car"

"I got good value for my money, though in a snow storm 4 years ago my brakes seemed to seize up and I ran into a telephone pole. it scared me. same thing can happen if i drive too many times on a dusty road in the summer. put the foot on the brakes and they sputter."

"Very satisfied with how long the Forester has kept running."

"Reliable vehicle, requiring very little beyond normal maintenance."

"It's a very reliable, basic transportation car that my wife uses for hauling big dogs around, driving on dirt roads to hiking start points and getting to/from work destinations."

"It was exactly what I wanted and needed. 1.a vehicle that I could get my mother in and out of when she was unable to assist physically if it was too high and unable to stand from if it was too low. 2. a vehicle that could transport multiple dogs as well as people. 3. a vehicle that I could put a wheelchair in and out of without lifting over the ledge of a trunk. 4. a bonus is that I can take it on roads that aren't paved without worry, to a great extent. Finally 5. we bought from a friend o..."

"This car was a great buy and it just keeps on delivering. Comfort, low maintenance cost, and it looks good.,"

"Great value and driving experience"

"A best buy."

"Liked the all wheel drive, was worth the price."

"At the time of purchase, we were pleased to get a vehicle with a great reliability and safety record along with all wheel drive for under $20k. Not too mention it is fun to drive, maneuvers well in tight spaces, and the radio sounds great."

"Car is very reliable. Have not had any mechanical issues with the car except normal wear and tear. Gas mileage has been a little disappointing however. Car is great on snow."

"Keeps on running"

"I found that the 2006 did not live up to the quality of the former subaru that I had owned. It had required more repairs than I was comfortable with."

"I have spent too much money on repairs over the 11 years I have owned it"

"No problems"

"It's very reliable, and sustains it's value."

"I got exactly whatI paid for. Inexpensive, reliable all weather transportation."

"Well-made and well-appointed vehicle for the price. No major issues over 12 years ownership. Still stylish. Brand keeps winning pride-of-place by various auto rating agencies."

"Four wheel drive is really good in snow. Check Engine light on due to faulty sensor or cat converter."

"Too many problems with the engine -- head gasket failed, fuel pump failed"

"for the price the car has been great"

"good"

"I like all wheel drive. I like it's amount of ground clearance."