The great gas mileage that the Forester gets, and the way it handles in the snow.
I like the way it handles when I'm driving, it's good on gas and great in the snow. There is nothing I dislike.
Hailey G
on November 2, 2020
It's very reliable. It's not flashy by any standard, but it will get you to and from as long as you care for it well.
I like that it is reliable and has heated cloth seats. The only modern appliance I wish it had was built in navigation and a good music interface. I make do with a cassette tape player right now!
Skyler J
on August 17, 2020
The car has a huge trunk if traveling. Not enough leg room in back seat.
I don't have any problems with the car. I would just prefer a newer version. Subaru is a long lasting and very safe car for teenagers and adults with children. Not enough room in the back seat for taller people with long legs. Large trunk space for traveling
Tim P
on July 22, 2020
All wheel drive is the best feature of this vehicle
So far this car has been very reliable and I have been happy with its performance. It's a little underpowered which makes it a little boring to drive but the all wheel drive makes up for it
Brittany V
on July 3, 2020
Great car, lots of fun, not regrets.
It is a very great car. I find it extremely and very durable. The all wheel drive comes in handy with trips and outings. Plenty of space in the front seats and back seats and the trunk. The lack of space in my vehicle has never been a problem. It seats 5 comfortably. It gets roughly 300 miles on a full tank and fills up 15 gallons for every time I get gas. However, I believe the car holds 18 gallons. Overall, good quality when in good shape.
phil l
on February 21, 2020
Long lasting and durable work horse.
The car is a workhorse. It's lasted almost 19 winters and is still running strong. The only thing that it suffers from is rust from the winter in very common places across all subaru foresters of it's time. Other than that the thing is running strong still after almost 2 decades
Jessi B
on January 20, 2020
Durable, safe, and can take on most terrains!
My car is great for my rural area. It is really good in the winter being that It's 4 wheel drive. I can drive into almost anything and get out. It is a very safe car for the family. Biggest downfall is lack of space at this point. My three kids are really big and I need an SUV. No one can move.
So I would have to say that my Subaru Forester is a great running vehicle hardly ever having problems with it I love the features of the hidden cup holders very reliable all wheel drive never really had a problem with anything great on gas easy to haul groceries easy to do work I mean anna and it is got four door so I can fit the family so good stuff good stuff.
Eugene b
on December 4, 2019
This model and year has issues with head gasket.
Living in Alaska I like that it is all wheel drive. Being a forester I like the space in the back and the hatch back to access that space.
Robert A
on August 24, 2019
Hope to drive until it becomes a classic.
This car is the definition of reliability. If it ever dies I want one just like it. The electrical system could be upgraded, and there could be a chime if you leave your lights on, but other than that, it is great. Just basic maintenance will do the trick.
Alex A
on August 14, 2019
Others should know it is a very safe car & has lots of space inside.
I like its safety & that it is "boxy". I dislike that it is not fuel efficient. It also burns more oil than I would like.
Jordan R
on July 30, 2019
Amazingly reliable and safe vehicle.
Our Subaru Forester has been so good to us. The all wheel drive proved reliable in snowy flagstaff. Mine burns a bit of oil which means every couple weeks I'm putting more oil in but other than that no problems. We have driven across the country with it packed full of all our belongings with no issues. It really has tons of space in the back too. Comfort is decent, the seats kind of hug you in a nice way. We have put 229,000 miles on it and it's still going so, we are very happy with our decision to buy this workhorse.
Jane D
on June 28, 2019
Standard, casual, reliable.
I think the Subaru Forester is a really casual, classic car. Nothing too flashy, but reliable. It is very standard comfort, size, and good for a small family of 3-4. However, my vehicle is so old that it has a lot of maintenance issues, but it is 18 years old. It is pretty easy to get smaller issues fixed, but definitely consider trading in after 10+ years.
Daniel M
on May 31, 2019
It has a rebuilt engine in it that had 90,000 miles on it
I hate it squeaks too much, and had a lot of miles on it to wear every week I'm working on it
Ashley K
on May 13, 2019
It does have a problem with the converter, but is still able to run very well.
It's an old vehicle, but it works. It gets me around and I don't have to rely on someone else to do so. The car does have a few minor problems, but they do not affect the performance of the car.
Mary C
on February 28, 2019
It has a back window wiper for the rain or snow to make it easier to see out.
I love my Subaru Forester it is comfortable to ride in, easy to drive, has a lot of space to put all of my groceries and the things I buy when I go shopping, it is also good on gas, and great in the winter, it has plenty of passenger room and very comfortable for them.
Jessi L
on February 20, 2019
Subarus will take you anywhere, in most all conditions.
Subarus are awesome cars, especially in rural areas. They can get through most anything. When others can't make it, the Scoobie powers through. I have been driving them for over a decade and think they are a great family car. My dislikes: Bad manufacturing of head gaskets. They are guaranteed to blow. I am lucky enough to be partnered with a genius that can fix anything so that is never an issue for us, but certainly for most. Also the back end rots out quicker than most vehicles. The subframe gets rocked and needs replacing. The steel they use is not quality, but Japan is an island with no resources so it makes sense.
Broderick C
on February 15, 2019
It's a high quality paid for vehicle.
All wheel drive gets me through a lot of challenging situations. Legendary Subaru quality gives me a sense of confidence. It is kind of small and almost 20 years old.
Timothy P
on February 9, 2019
Very reliable but not very sporty.
All wheel drive is awesome very reliable a bit underpowered though it is been a really good winter vehicle. Haven't needed to do many repairs since I have owned it.
Cheryl H
on January 8, 2019
Subaru small but mighty great car.
Great turning radius, small car but big inside. Love the heated seats and the fact that I am up high instead of close to ground. When it gets old enough it does require some maintenance and will start to lag when picking up. Only had one major issue with the battery but resolves easily.
Teresa K
on November 2, 2018
As previously stated, it's a great size for my needs. But more important to me , I love that it was a gift from my sons!
Love it...the size is great not too big, but big enough...can transport larger things if necessary. Also love that it is pretty great on gas.