2001 Subaru Forester Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

The Subaru Forester is a great car. It is long lasting and works well. The only issue that I have with the car is the emissions because we cannot find the small leak. I love everything about the car and only wish most cars were as good as this one. It is reliable and comfortable.

This is a very reliable vehicle. I have had to have basic maintenance work done (replaced the belts) but overall it hasn't required anything out of the ordinary or had recurring problems. Like any high mileage Subaru, the body goes before the motor and I'm looking at rust issues (some on the body, but the main problem being the undercarriage... But Pennsylvania winters and salt on the roads are to blame). I absolutely love this car and often say that I feel like I'm driving a little tank.

Smooth ride and really cannot think of any problems. It's just older, so less fancy features. Also, plastic bumpers for some reason, which makes NO sense to me. For example, does not have a stereo that works or a good sound system. But I really like the visibility and the smoothness with which it runs. I plan to buy another used Subaru in the future.

I like how it looks. It is tough and durable. Fuel use is decent for It's era. It has all of the amenities I wanted. The alarm system had to be taken out because it was too old and was no longer serviceable.

It is probably the most fun vehicle you will ever have!

This is honestly my favorite car and I will love it until the day I die. Before I had this Subaru I didn't really believe all those commercials (you know the ones, where the Subaru stays with the family through years or decades of children growing up, etc). And I bought this car already used from a friend who'd had it since she was a baby (it was a family car until she got her driver's license, where her parents bought a new Subaru and left her the old one) and it's been a few years of road tripping (I regularly travel to Los Angeles and up and down the Pacific Coast highway) as well as regular everyday use in college and for work. It is such a reliable car even after almost two decades of use. I highly recommend this car. My only issue is that some of the tint on the back side windows is starting to peel.

I like that it is very reliable, runs great and can take people easily or move most household furnishings. It doesn't have keyless entry.

I have absolutely loved my Subaru Forester. It has been through 3 other reckless teenagers and is now owned only by me and my husband. There are a few scratches and dents, but it runs absolutely amazing! I had a problem with my engine awhile ago and it was fixed within a week for a decent price which was also nice. From the second I sat in my Subaru, I considered myself a diehard Subaru fan. They are great long-lasting, well-priced cars that are both family friendly and adventure worthy!