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Used 2003 Subaru Forester Consumer Reviews

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Good Northeast Car

cmac, 02/15/2005
2003 Subaru Forester X AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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Good car for the dollar. Handles very well and gets good mileage if driven smooth. The pickup is quick but will show it is a 4 cylinder with 4 people and cargo. The seats are not that comfortable and the engine idles rough. Just change the oil and bring it for regular checkups. Tires are good but expensive to change. Rotate them often with AWD.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Subaru Quality

Kransom, 09/30/2002
2003 Subaru Forester XS AWD 4dr Wagon w/Premium Leather Package (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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I really love my Forester - I traded my Saab convertible for this car, so for "fun to drive" and "performance" in comparison, I guess the Subaru rates a little lower, but I also am paying a little lower payment also! It is great to drive across country and on gravel roads! The brakes are great.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love this Car.

newsub, 07/08/2002
2003 Subaru Forester XS AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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The new 2003 Forester is fantastic. It's fun to drive (zippy, even), really grips the road, and it isn't a gas- guzzling behemoth like other SUVs. It is roomy, especially lots of head room. Best of all when you're driving it feels solid and totally safe, not like other tippy tin-can mini-SUVs.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Highly recommended.

Martind, 10/05/2002
2003 Subaru Forester XS AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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We bought new due to a dearth or nearly- new Foresters; glad we did now. Love the car. Feels rock-solid and unbreakable. Surprisingly quiet and comfortable with excellent features such as climate control, heated seats, etc. Dealer was very patient (I took my time deciding) and helpful. Handling is confidence-inspiring and new design tasteful. Would definitely recommend the car to anyone who has pets or needs a car with utility and not the price/fuel consumption of the larger SUVs.

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5 out of 5 stars

2003 Forester X

sneezy2, 10/12/2002
2003 Subaru Forester X AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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This is my first new car and I just love it- great value, reliability, safety, excellent visibility, and lots of standard features(that are add-ons with other car makes), plus it is so fun to drive.

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