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Used 2003 Subaru Forester Consumer Reviews

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4.38 out of 5 stars

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spot, 06/27/2002
2003 Subaru Forester XS AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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I had a 2001 Forester L for about 6 months prior to this. The 2002 is so much better! All the great new changes dont make me wish for the low APR I had on my '01.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

love my car!

Karen C., 10/22/2002
2003 Subaru Forester X AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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Really used Edmonds and the posted reviews to decide on a small SUV. Really fell in love with the Forester, found CR-V and Santa Fe too big and visibility not nearly as good. Thanks to whomever said get one with the beige (not gray) interior - much better! I got a gold one, love the handling, love the price (a little over $19,000 for a manual X), can't believe it's really mine! It hugs the road, I too went from V-6 to this,but it's fine power- wise. the plentitude of standard features, especially the keyless remote and power everything are great.

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5 out of 5 stars

THE car to get!

Cang, 11/02/2002
2003 Subaru Forester XS AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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I was ify on this car, but let me tell you, it is IT for me & my family, nothing but Subarus for us, especially this one, our Forester. GOD is so good.

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5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding value in every way

AMGreer, 07/03/2002
2003 Subaru Forester X AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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The Forester X is a great value in terms of price, safety, and reliability. ABS and AWD are standard, and it has received good scores in all the crash tests. The driving position is great, even for short people like myself, and visibility is excellent. Handling is agile and stable, even when braking while turning hard. Lots of fun on dirt roads! I have no complaints.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Handling and Fun to Drive

Majo, 11/05/2002
2003 Subaru Forester XS AWD 4dr Wagon w/Premium Leather Package (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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Not since our Wolfsburg edition VW Cabriolet have we had a car this much fun to drive. The huge moon roof is a nice feature even in bad weather. It is Subaru's dedication to All Wheel Drive that makes this car so much fun to drive. It feels more like a sports car than a mini SUV. No wonder Subaru brags in the beauty of "All Wheel Drive". We have a 4 wheel drive truck to tow the horses, but "All Wheel Drive" is about handling in any weather condition. They pack a lot of features in this car for the price and after you drive it you will understand what Subaru means when they say "The Beauty of All Wheel Drive"

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