Subaru Forester

"Exceptional snow and ice handling."

"Got this when we lived in Alaska. Simply no substitute for AWD in snow and ice. Living south now, haven't even put on snow tires for 3 years"

"The best handling on snow and ice of any car I've owned."

"Handles very well and Acceleration onto highway is very good"

"Great 4 wheel drive and super visibility, fun to drive"

"The turbo-charging provides power for acceleration, useful for changing lanes in dense Boston traffic and passing on two lane Nova Scotia roads."

"The 4 wheel drive provides excellent performance in winter."

"Traction in snow with the stick shift is unbelievable. Decent handling in general"

"Has manual transmisson"

"It handles great in traffic and bad weather. It has great acceleration"

"It accelerates decently if the gas pedal is pushed slowly and steadily. If you hit the pedal hard due to a need to accelerate suddenly, the car's engine revs but it does not accelerate. It kicks in a few seconds later. This can be a problem. I was told by the dealership this is common for AWD."

"Acceleration is so-so. The engine struggles to switch gears while I'm merging onto highways. No overdrive feature either. This is my biggest annoyance with this car."

"My previous Forester suffered loss of steering control during a late winter snowfall when I down-shifted manually descending a moderate slope on a gravel thinly snow-covered road resulting in a collision with a utility pole (no injuries resulting) at about 20 mph."

"Great handling, 4WD system is brilliant in the snow where we live, great ground clearance and very predictable. An excellent handling car in tough conditions."

"The car struggles a bit going up steep hills. We live at 5500 feet and frequently drive to Santa Fe which is at 7200 feet. There are one or two sections of the drive that go up a steep incline and the Subaru frequently has to automatically downshift. A bit more power would be helpful."

"Sluggish acceleration unless you downshift and really rev it. All power seems to come in high rams. My friend's older Forester (07) with a similar motor seems to have a lot more power."

"Not the zippiest car on the road but very adequate for entering freeways and everyday safe driving."

"Despite Consumer Reports bias toward this vehicle, it leans too much in curves, and suffers from an annoying delay in acceleration. Surprisingly, it also gets lower gas mileage than my Corvette. However, it is a good workhorse vehicle."

"Handles much better than you would expect from a Vehicle of this type but acceleration is poor."

"Love the acceleration from the turbo. So fun to drive"

"Driveability,"

"I drive a windy mountain road a great deal and it handles beautifully!!!"

"I live in a hilly area and the acceleration is poor for that. It's OK otherwise, but sometimes I wonder whether I'll make it up my hills."

"Car handles well and is easy to park."

"The turbo makes this vehicle so powerful and fun to drive. Acceleration is outstanding and handling is wonderful."

"Seems underpowered. Steering is cumbersome and top heavy when compared to other SUV's I've driven."

"We live in the country on a gravel road and get plenty of snow in the winter. This car gets us through no matter what weather we face. Traction in bad weather is remarkable."

"Very responsive. Has a somewhat "squirrel-y" feel. Accelerates quickly but the engine is noisy when you put your pedal to the metal - for instance, when merging onto the highway."

"Very reliable and can handle any kind of weather or road conditions"

"Subaru traction control is excellent for dirt-road hill climbing. Only one wheel needs to have traction for the vehicle to be able to move."

"i have driven across the US two times from New Jersey to Boise Idaho and two time to San Jose California. The car drove extremely in all conditions and terrain."

"It's just a good solid, safe feeling car - braking and acceleration is excellent,."

"All wheel drive is great! Downside is that the automatic transmission can't be downshifted (from say 3 to 1 for bad road conditions or steep grades) but handling is great."

"Slow acceleration. Noisy engine but great in snowy conditions."

"Responsive steering for a vehicle its size. Minimal floatiness for its size. Still a larger vehicle."

"Winter driving and handling stability."

"Handles better than any other car I have owned in the snow/ice."

"Easy and competent handling. Good acceleration. Great around town and excellent in snow and ice."

"I sense that the four cylinder engine is capable of much better acceleration but, apparently, the computer restricts it. The throttle-by-wire lag and slowness in downshifting is frightening at times in heavy expressway traffic, such as when merging or needing to quickly accelerate for other reasons. I compensate by putting it into manual shift mode when I enter intense traffic situations. However, even then the slowness of the throttle response can be frightening."

"Drives like it's on rails"

"winter driving"

"Handles well in bad weather and on clay/dirt roads. Comfortable, but would like less road noise. Reliable."

"Acceleration can be slow sometimes as the car takes some time to shift"

"Its a little nervous on the expressway at high speed or when a big truck goes by."

"This is the first all wheel drive vehicle I have had and it was an adjustment that it it is not as freewheeling as a two wheel drive. It slows quicker when at speed and foot off gas than I am used too. Maneuverability in snow is great."

"Acceleration is adequate but could be better; engine tends to lug unless shifted manually in the sport mode, and gas mileage suffers accordingly."

"Engine works hard on inclined roads and passing. Sometimes very hard."

"Needs more power in the base engine"

"Long distance driving difficult on wrists. Harder turning wheel"

"Road handling , reliability,"

"Drives as smooth as expected for small SUV. Not too much road noise at highway speeds. Feels like a small SUV around corner, with some sense of ridgity and tightness. Not floaty like the 2011 outback. Did well in 2" snow and ice on stock tires."

"Handles very nicely. Grips the road nicely."

"Acceleration and handling are great."

"My wife feels very confident driving it; she has to go out in poor weather often and she never feels at risk, provided she drives carefully"

"Very easy to drive. Acceleration is fine. Love the visibility front and rear"

"Handles great with the Boxer engine. It replaced my Volvo XC and handled much better and was 3)% cheaper."

"Love the AWD and it handles well."

"On one occasion switching the cruise control back on to a pre-set highway speed resulted in near-red-line RPM's which triggered the check-engine function, disabling the cruise control until the dealership could check the car. No faults were found and no charges resulted."

"Unless one is into very serious "4-wheeling or rock hopping" the all wheel drive will handle about any kind of road condition. (40 miles of gooey, 3-4 inch deep mud north of the Arctic Circle)."

"I always feel as though I am in control of how the vehicle performs. Turn radius, braking, acceleration, and deceleration are all responsive to my input, increasing the level of control I feel over the vehicle."

"Sluggish acceleration, lumbering handling. Love the visibility and all wheel drive. Good safe car for wife's everyday driving."

"Dependability, roominess, very low long-term maintenancy costs"

"Acceleration is fair and engine getting very loud."

"Tight handling and excellent pickup and highway cruising."

"It is all wonderful!"

"good acceleration, tight turning radius to facilitate parking"

"Handles very well on all road surfaces. Good handling for a SUV. Acceleration is acceptable for my type of driving."

"The acceleration is VERY lacking. Once up to speed it's OK."

"Very nice to handle on a variety of surfaces. Acceleration is a bit slow, but that's expected. I like the sport mode for occasional use."

"Cabin noise from road could be better. This car is perfect for running around town in any weather."

"For a four cylinder engine, the Forester accelerates quickly and the all wheel drive provides confident handling."

"Adequate power good handling"

"Winter driving is less stressful ??"

"I have almost always driven sports cars and when I purchased the Subaru I was amazed at how closely the steering resembled that of my sportscars. Acceleration is very good for a 4 cylinder engine. Ride is comfortable."

"I'm an art vendor on weekends and even with the car packed to the gills!! it corners and turns beautifully"

"It does not respond quickly when depressing the acceleration pedal, but does when turning the steering wheel."

"I find I am always the "first out the gate" when a light turns green. The acceleration is very good, although there is some straining on the engine if I try to accelerate too quickly. The car itself seems nimble and responsive."

"Smooth acceleration, love the boxer engine"

"It handles well, it has superior acceleration, particularly when compared to the new Forester or Outback models. Only the new Cross-tracks (not sure that is the right name) from Subaru has similar acceleration. Bad = rear brakes, very poor durability, had to replace pads & rotors 3 times so far, and I do not ride the brakes, I tend to coast to stops."

"Drives very well. Not a race car, a little slow on the uphill acceleration, but no real complaints."

"Responsive, handles well. Acceleration is only OK."

"4 cyl engine struggles when going up steep inclines -- this is the mountains so that is an issue -- wish the Forester would have had an option for a 6 cyl"

"It corners and handles very well. Acceleration is good for a four cylinder."

"acceleration and handling are great"

"The All-Wheel drive is awesome on icy, wet roads. This is my 5th Subaru and I won't drive anything else. The other top feature of them is they don't break-down. I have never had a major repair on any of my Subaru's!!!!!!!!"

"Good handling and acceleration"

"good acceleration and very good handling"

"It accelerates at an acceptable speed. Fast enough to safely pull into and pass traffic and slow enough for me to control. The only thing I do not like is that it is getting too large on the outside."

"Handles any road condition well."

"It responds easily and handles mountain roads extremely well."

"See earlier comments."

"Very good acceleration and parking"

"Acceleration and handling is very good and the car's turning radius is outstanding"

"I have snowy or sometimes muddy roads to drive and the all wheel drive gets me through almost anything. The acceleration is excellent."

"This car (with automatic transmission and non-turbo engine) can be terrifying when called up to accelerate quickly, as when merging into a high-speed highway. It hesitates to accelerate, then, in a panic, it double-downshifts and revs like crazy. I have learned to manually downshift ahead of time when I see the need coming up."

"Handling in snow is wonderful. Acceleration is just so so, and seems to be a little worse as the vehicle ages. Nonetheless, we plan to buy another Forester when this one wears out."

"This small SUV still has a lot of power, and handles very nimbly. I am very happy with its handling on highways. Road noise leaves something to be desired, as it tends to be loud with lots of squeaks."

"Sound-proofing the cabin should be improved. Too much wind and road noise. Audio system quality is mediocre."

"Car has plenty of power and handles great"

"Great turning radius, handles well even in snowy and wet conditions. Good acceleration, great breaking."

"Very satisfied with the handling of the Forester, especially turning. Satisfied with the acceleration, although it is not as fast as the Crosstrek. As a commuter exposed to a lot of congested roads and erratic driving, the Subaru safety factor is very important."

"Ease of driving, tight turn ratio and good traction wit 4 wheel drive"

"Sometimes wish it had more power."

"Standard engine somewhat under powered for highway driving."

"Outstanding acceleration and handling. Always."

"I have enjoyed driving this car in all conditions. It gives me confidence even in the worst weather."

"I like it but it has poor acceleration."

"Dependability and handling."

"Now that the top half of the engine has been replaced, does not lose a drop of oil. Subaru paid for this repair. Car runs flawlessly."

"Acceleration is adequate. Where the vehicle shines is driving in adverse conditions including snow and rain. Even on dry pavement I can feel the AWD providing input when entering and exiting on/off ramps at speed. Its great visibility and manoeuvrability make this a great vehicle and delight to use in tight spaces."

"It handles very well. I especially like the tight turning radius which allows me to easily maneuver in tight places and park easily. Acceleration is very good, but not great; I can comfortably accelerate and merge on highways."

"Very good"

"Has adequate accel and nimble, predictable handling"

"Wonderful handling during winter driving."

"Driver's seat very uncomfortable."

"Compass stopped working in less than a year after buying the car new. Front seats are not comfortable probably due to thin cushioning."

"The engine noise and road noise is a little high. All else is good."

"Lots of road noise and squeaks and creaks that I can't get rid of, but overall I am satisfied."

"Overtime the driver's seat seams to be losing support on the left side"

"Very soft, smooth ride."

"Engine is noisy. Climate mode (air flow to feet, upper body, combination) control resets to default settings when starting the car instead of remaining at last position set."

"Have no complaints with this vehicle. My wife, who is the primary driver loves it! Had some problems with the power steering belt slipping, but dealer fixed it at no cost."

"Road noise inside the vehicle cabin is high enough that I have to increase the volume on the radio while driving."

"One major reason I bought this car was because the seats were comfortable for by back. I have some major back problems but have driven comfortably, for long distances (7-8 hours at a stretch) without serious discomfort."

"Visibility while driving, seat height and comfort. It's exceptional when giving a ride to an elderly person who has hip/mobility problems. Great turning radius, can do a U-turn on a normal size street. Purchased the winter package (heated seats, etc) - well worth it. Amazing handling on wintery roads. This is the car I will drive as I age; it's perfect."

"The sun visors don't have the expander on them, simple and helpful for those of us not very tall."

"Would like the automatic front seat position aadjustmennts on passenger seat. There is a lot of road noise at freeway speeds. Wish there was a way to make it quieter."

"A/C only worked randomly. For over a year it was in the shop (privately owned & dealer) and the problem was not discovered until the dash was entirely disassembled. Was NOT happy with dealer's assessments/handling the problem. They made me feel like I was crazy as it would work at their shop & not work for me during extremely hot afternoons."

"Road noise was high in this car especially with oem tires"

"Seats aren't comfortable on longer trips.Not enough driver leg room and I'm only 6 foot tall. Cheap carpeting."

"Disappointed that you have to manually turn your lights on when driving at night,,,A little noise when on highway"

"The seat that comes in the car is abominable!! I had to buy an after-market wedge to put in the seat, or I would have had to sell the car and get something else."

"While less noisy than former models, there is still too much noise in the cabin"

"Forester great except it is too noisy - hard to hear music and converse over the road noise."

"I wish the Forester was a little quieter on the highway. Also, the back seat curves on the sides near the door, which makes it more difficult to get three across with car seats."

"On the positive side, I find the seats very comfortable and supportive especially the drivers seat. I would like height adjustment for the passenger seat and this was unavailable. I ended up installing aftermarket electronic controls for the passenger seat."

"Front seats are not comfortable. No back support.Despite the formal facts, space is a bit short, for a (6'1) long legs driver. The rear seats are good!"

"Only "bad" aspect is the interior noise."

"seats very comfortable on a long trip. Great car."

"Don't like the headrest. Too obtrusive"

"Front seats are marginally comfortable. Lack sufficient lumbar support on long drives and the driver seat does not move aft far enough (for a 5'10" driver). Square cup holders are ridiculous."

"Acceleration is not as quick as the 05 Honda even with a larger motor. Transmission is a 4 speed and suffers by comparison to the Honda with 5 speeds. The Subaru badly needs a gear between 3rd and High. Car is noisy at highway speeds above 40mph. At constant speeds around 50 mph gas mileage with cruise control on has been as high as 36mpg."

"Road Noise MPG is only fair for a 4cylinder"

"Easy to climb in and out .Good visibility."

"Engine noise is high. Road noise is pretty high also."

"A/C is weka heated seats are great"

"Lot of road noise in cabin. When driving at highway speed it is very difficult to converse due to wind noise. Also the driver's seat sustained a one inch sized linear tear a week after the warranty expired (of course) and the Subaru dealer would not repair it, but instead, referred me to the company headquarters for follow-up. Subaru HQ offered a "one-time special loyalty customer" deal to repair it for "Only" $1,600.00. I was shocked at the price. I took the vehicle to an independent uphols"

"A/C is quite loud and I rarely use it on it's two highest settings because of that. Ride is not the smoothest compared to my Toyota Sienna and my Nissan van that I drove previously. Still a bumpier ride with new tires."

"Seats are not very comfortable on a long trip. Cannot raise them high enough without cushions. Poor lumbar support. Hips are too low, should be at knee-level. Not at all ergonomic."

"Good power decent milage excellent 4wd handling. Ride is a bit more noisy than it should be. Seats are decent. And most importantly you can see out of this car front and back unlike most new cars"

"Passenger seat is low, cannot be raised, and is uncomfortable."

"The seats fit me just right and the heated seats are great. The climate controls are manual but work just fine."

"Seats are not very comfortable on long trips"

"The ride is very firm would appreciate a softer ride for sure"

"Large outside rear view mirrors give me blind areas when turning left or right. Blind areas are in the front"

"uncomfortable on long trips. Seats are a bit still when sitting longer periods of time."

"The passenger seat is very low and hard to see the front of the car. Noisy ride on the open road. Love the heated seats and the ride is good"

"We like the SUVs in general, however upset about the burning of oil, where on monthly basis a minimum of 2 quarts of oil should be added. In addition, wish the rear seat passengers had slightly more leg room."

"Wind and road noise is louder than expected. Seats are comfortable and the ride and handling are great. Confidence inspiring."

"The car is a very comfortable ride, great for traveling."

"There is quite a bit of road and wind noise when traveling at highway speed. The all wheel drive gives remarkable control on winter roads. We make a trip the week after Christmas to see the grandkids in North Dakota."

"Comfortable seat. Wind noise id fairly loud front front windows."

"Road noise is excessive on highway or at higher speeds. It is both road noise and wind noise."

"We loved the car when we got it, thought it was very comfortable and roomy for a small SUV. Even bought another one in 2014 which is even more comfortable."

"The seats are very comfortable and the ride is good for a small SUV."

"Re: Comfort (seats,noise,ride) of th 2011 Subaru Forester - Comfort and ride are good. Noise is bad. The doors don't seem well insulated with sound deadening material. It's as noisy as a Honda; wish it was quiet like a Chevy."

"An SUV that drives like a car."

"More work is needed with controlling road noise.This is an on going problem with Subaru."

"Middle of the line"

"Leather seats are very comfortable with front seat tilt to provide thigh support and help keep my legs from cramping and my knees from tightening. Good back support also."

"Seats are uncomfortable on long rides and the car is noisy at highway speeds."

"Seats are very comfortable and make it easy on my back when driving 200-300 miles a day on trips. I could barely walk when I use to get out of my Lincoln Continental after driving the same mileage as noted before."

"Comfortable but road noise is a problem."

"Very easy to get in and out. Nice seat height."

"Seats"

"Ergonomics af getting in and out of the vehicle is excellent. I prefer an SUV over a car for that reason."

"a little noise, seats and ride are great"

"The driver's seat needs improvement. Poor lower back support. It bothers me on long drives. Can't comment on the front passenger's seat because I'm always the driver."

"It’s comfortable but cabin noisy"

"i have heated and leather seats and the lumbar support is good. comfortable to drive car. Acceleration is poor. noise is negligent."

"I like the way it drives but not as well as the previous Forester I had. the Forester is noisy, a lot of wind noise."

"My wife is short. She can see easily in all directions. Rear seats elevated - great for those riding there."

"I love my Subaru but wish it were less noisy (inside) while driving on highways."

"Seats are fine, even for long range driving."

"A little loud, but great ride quality"

"Seats are very comfortable, good visiblity"

"It is a noisy ride at higher speeds. I have to turnnnup the audio, talk louder, or wear head phones."

"Seats adjust a number of ways to alleviate discomfort on long drives. Ride is good. Noise is more than I'd like."

"Ride is somewhat hard but secure"

"Engine noise and road noise are a bit too much."

"The road noise is excessive - can't always hear the radio without turning it way up."

"Cloth seats are very comfortable with good lumbar support for average to tall people. Back seat is comfortable for passengers, especially the small ones in car seats. The ride feels very good, stable and safe on the road in various types of weather."

"The seats are very comfortable in this vehicle. They are motorized seats so one can get more comfortable by adjustment. The suspension is tight. Slight noise when stepping on brakes, considering just had new brakes and disc's installed."

"No back support"

"Seats fit well. I am handicapped and they are very comfortable."

"This car is so rough riding and noisy (wind, drive train, and tires) that is is impossible to take on any trip that exceeds one hour. The driver's seat is comfortable, but not exceptional. This model year (2011) had the cheap passenger seat that is very low to the floor and few adjustments. It's horrible to ride in."

"Great interior space, great view outward through all the windows. Probably the best visibility of any major car model."

"does not take bumps well...rather stiff feels every pothole even small ones..."

"Very comfortable car for regular driving as well as on road trips"

"Comfortable and practical"

"I have the basic level Forester. Yes, there is some noise. Yes, the seats are not the most comfortable. But the car is incredibly safe to drive. That’s most important to me."

"Seats for the driver and passenger are comfortable and the headrests provide support and would prevent whiplash in a crash. Road noise is minimal. Engine noise is a bit high at highway speeds for a 5-speed manual."

"It is rather noisy inside; seats/ride if fine"

"noisey"

"Front seat comfort is awful. No lower back support. Must use additional cushion."

"Car lets in too much noise. The backround noise is annoyingMay consider another brand next time. Seat leather cracking. Poor quality. Will look for a smoother ride next time."

"Lots of road noise."

"Very comfortable for 4 adults in both front and rear seats. Great lumbar support and driver seat adjustability. Front includes space for 2 beverages, and rear allows for both a center armrest and beverage holders. Plenty of head and leg room. Good height for getting my elderly parent in and out. Winter package with seat heaters was a plus. Great visibility."

"Car has rattles and creaks. Engine is loud due to high revving 4 speed transmission."

"Passenger seat only has manual adjustment. Not much padding or lumbar support."

"comfortable driving position, but interior road noise is excessive"

"The cushioning in the seats was slightly better than the other compact SUVs I looked at. But I'm 7 years older now (75) and I can't stand the seats for more than an 60-90 minutes. The many possible adjustments are very good but none can make the seats softer. The suspension is stiff, but I assumed that was normal for an SUV (this was my first one). Road and ventilation noise are pretty bad. I mostly travel alone, but conversation with the HVAC fans cranked up is not pleasant."

"The seats are comfortable. There is a lot of wind noise inside the car."

"Back up camera is standard. Great in snow. Great visability. Can carry a large lawn mower or other lawn equipment"

"For $24,000 this car provided a lot of value, particularly given that it came with air conditioning, an okay radio, automatic transmission, alloy wheels, four wheel drive, and uncanny reliability (zero problems is five years and 24,000 miles)."

"Go out and buy it !,,ll"

"Overall great value for investment in safety and realiability."

"My Subaru is manual shift, which is why I bought it. Therefore, I have significantly less problems. I love the way the car handles in every kind of weather. I live at the top of a hill and have no fears of getting down in bad weather. My friends call it "Subaru envy" when the going gets tough."

"I believe that my Subaru Forester is reasonably priced for the features it provides compared to equitable vehicles in the same class."

"Very competitive pricing compared to Honda and Toyota and comes with AWD. Reliability has been good. Currently have 180,000 km."

"When I purchased the Forester I thought it would keep it's value better then it did. I paid cash for it and I thought it would last me for years. Not so! The value of this Forester is about the same as every other product (ford,chev,dodge,jeep,GMC) Bad value for your money."

"It is a great value. I only regret not getting a car with more luxurious features."

"Handles well in all driving conditions. Plenty of room in the interior. Mileage as advertised."

"We also bought a 2012 Toyota Highlander to pull a 3500# trailer. Relative to the Subaru, it cost a lot more but is also slightly more comfortable and of course has more power. Would stay with the Subaru IF didn't have a trailer to pull."

"Has over 90,000 miles & still works very well. Great price for SUV & serves our needs for storage space"

"For the price, more size and features than others in its class at the time we purchased."

"Bad value for navigation system (outdated and clumsy). Everything else had good value compared with higher end cars with same features."

"Fantastic value for a 4 wheel drive vehicle with turbo. Here in Colorado though, you have a hard time finding your car as there are many duplicates in every parking lot."

"Good value, comfortable, handles well and still looks stylish"

"Burns a quart of oil every 1500 to 1800 miles...that is too much oil use. The current recall from Subaru on the issue doesn't cover my Forester VIN number. Thus, my dissatisfaction."

"Excellent driving in snow, very solid car, plenty of interior room for passengers, golf clubs and dogs"

"Good reliable car that wasn't outstanding. The Bluetooth to phone is annoying if you share the car. Acceleration not great, fuel efficiency not nice."

"Good handling,great visibility, economical and reliable"

"good, solid car. nothing fancy, just reliable."

"great value for the price"

"Up until an oil leak at around 165000 miles, my forester was almost flawless."

"A reliable vehicle at a good price"

"Good car and good to drive in winter"

"Very solid, low maintenance car"

"Superb vehicle for family use in all areas."

"Reliability makes it really worth it."

"the auto has never had prob em 1."

"Great all around vehicle for driving around the city."

"Goes anywhere. Beautiful sunroof. Excellent visibility."

"The Forester represents good value for the $. It is not a luxury vehicle by any means, but we knew that when we purchased it. Love the purchase value and the repair cost has so far also been low."

"The vehicle had total engine failure at 78000 miles and the company refused to stand by their product. This was particularly bothersome because the company image lead me to believe that they care about their customers. Instead I learned of corporate greed and dishonesty with both Subaru and the Subaru dealer being complicit."

"I have the Limited edition and compared it to a few competiors. It handled great with the Boxer engine. In 2009 I found Subaru's list price were less than competition, gave less of a discount while others gave rebates, so they all ended up about the same. The Forester was just a better car just as you list it in CR."

"Reliable car that gets good gas mileage. It has served our family well with no major repair costs."

"The only full-time all wheel drive vehicle at this price level."

"Base trim. Paid 23300 with transport fee. Holds avlue fairly well. No mechanical issues other when rats chewed through rpm sensor cable. Oil changed at dealership, a bit of "sweet" oil was spilt on the cable. Chicago rats chewed that night. Oil changes are more expensive than I had expected due to required synthetic. Gas mileage is surprisingly low. The better transmission came on board in 2012. We are looking to trade in for newer model with eyesight and leather."

"Nothing really special stands out, just a good over all value, dependable etc."

"Great all wheel drive for traveling in snow good gas mileage for AWD. Trouble free"

"This is a Utility vehicle in my home, our commuter, shopper, and all purpose personal transport. Will drive it for more than a decade I'm sure."

"Great visibility, easy to drive, simple controls, very reliable, reasonably priced. Good all around car."

"This is a very practical and comfortable car. It’s easy for older people to get in and out. It holds a lot of cargo, including wheelchairs and walkers. It drives well. The ride is comfortable. The 4 wheel drive is a plus. Acceleration is adequate wit the 4 cylinder engine."

"Very reliable, poor navigation system"

"With just the recommended maintenance I have had no problems with this vehicle."

"Bought the cheapest Forester i could find. That meant fewest bells and whistles. I got exactly what i wanted: a completely reliable vehicle that does everything well. I do not love it. I respect it."

"Great car, reliable, handling, easy to drive comfortable for an SUV. Not the most technically up to date but great functionally. Best visibility with lots of room."

"Best in snow for the money"

"It cost the same as my 1999 Forester did when I bought it new. And it is a much quieter and easier to service car."

"Excellent value. I have the top of the line turbo option and cost was reasonable."

"Was a great price for a great stable car"

"All-wheel drive and great safety rating for not a lot of money"

"This is my daily driver, secure in AWD and roomy enough for all kinds of duty. Just very nice for what we need."

"Extremely reliable for the cost."

"We use this vehicle for around town driving. It is reliable, easy to operate and not too bad on mpg. The one thing that we see for improvement is insulation. Road noise is loud."

"A great value for the money!"

"In the summer of 2017, Subaru replaced my engine at 99000 miles because of oil consumption problems, at no cost! I am very pleased with their pride of their vehicles."

"I like the safety record and features in the Subaru. It is a quality vehicle which we plan to keep for a long time."

"sound vehicle"

"Excellent reliability and can handle almost any road condition (snow, mud, heavy rain and gravel) with confidence. We live in a rural area and the security we get from the Forrester comes at a very reasonable price."

"The Forester has good styling as well as being nimble on the road. The sunroof is a waste of money. We never use it."

"Great car for reliability, safety and insurance premium affordability."

"The Forester is economical to own and drive."

"Subaru vehicles will run almost forever and repairs are few and also the resale value is very high, what more can you ask of an automobile.."

"AWD drive and reliability, solid build."

"This vehicle has been very reliable."

"Reliability"

"reliable vehicle. cheaply made on inside. gas cap leaked causing warning light on dashboard."

"AWD, very good ride for an SUV of this age, moon roof, and comfortable power driver's seat. Roomy for its class and surprisingly decent economy for this age despite the 4-speed transmission and AWD."

"i was able to get the upgrades i wanted for a price i was comfortable with. leather and heated seats, with bluetooth are a must to me."

"The Forester has been very reliable, performs all the actions I ask of it, and does it with a high standard of safety."

"Excellent value, HOWEVER, I would be even much more satisfied and more inclined to buy another SUBARU if they would improve the mpg. It would be great if they put out a hybrid electric vehicle."

"Subaru quality is fantastic. This car is very reliable. After seven years the reliability is still going strong. The economy of this car is very high for fuel, insurance cost and standard maintenance."

"This car was a little more expensive than comparable SUVs when we bought it, but in 7 years the only major work it has ever needed was a brake job. Our Forester has been extremely cheap to operate."

"The looks are OK, it's just that little pieces of plastic keep on falling off and sometimes you can't even tell where they're from. I've been saving them all, but the last time I went to the dealership, they couldn't even identify some of them. Pieces off the seat, around the seatbelts, for sure. The rest? Who knows?"