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Used 2003 Subaru Forester Consumer Reviews

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4.75 out of 5 stars

not just a yuppie car.

james333, 11/20/2002
2003 Subaru Forester XS AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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A sturdy car built to last. It gets me through quick turns, bottomless pot holes and icy roads. A great car for the price, don't pay more than invoice...make the dealer show you what they paid for it, money is everything these days. Anyway, just test drive one. If youe have a dog, children, bikes, snowboards etc. save yourself the trouble and get a Forester.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Forester beats Nor'easter Dec. 2003

JRF, 12/08/2003
2003 Subaru Forester XS AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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I was able to get home when many others could not. It was very sure-footed in the deep snow. When other SUVs were stuck, I made it through. I'm a believer! There is no substitue! I looked at the Audi A4 quattro 1.8T. The Subaru drove as well, 3 times the cargo, and $12,000 less...and no joke the Audi guy said "but this is an Audi".

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Excellent Car, Excellent Price

Larry Eckman, 08/30/2005
2003 Subaru Forester XS AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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This is my first Subaru and I am impressed. Excellent quality and fun to drive in the snow and rain. Sure-footed AWD and good traction make this a pleasure in foul weather. I highly recommend Subaru Forester as an alternative to higher priced gas guzzling SUV's.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

2003 Subaru Forester XS Premium

Larry Clarke, 07/18/2002
2003 Subaru Forester XS AWD 4dr Wagon w/Premium Leather Package (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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My wife & I purchase a 2001 Subaru Forester in March of 2000. We had been very pleased with it reliability and comfort. When the 03 Forester came out we drove it and purchased three days later. The improvements are more leg room front and back. More responsive suspension & feel of the road. Improved styling both interior & exterior, and they eliminated most of the road noise with better insulation in the rear.

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5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding Value

Puna Luna, 11/21/2002
2003 Subaru Forester XS AWD 4dr Wagon w/Premium Leather Package (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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Fully loaded for around $25k. Guaranteed gas mileage and superior crash test rating. We are extremely happy with this vehicle.

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