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Used 2003 Subaru Forester XS AWD 4dr Wagon w/Premium Package (2.5L 4cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
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4.63 out of 5 stars

2003 Forester

rgren, 03/16/2003
Subaru Forester XS AWD 4dr Wagon w/Premium Package (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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A great car

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Don't Overlook Subaru Forester

Impostor, 05/22/2003
Subaru Forester XS AWD 4dr Wagon w/Premium Package (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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The 2003 Subaru Forester is probably one of the best values on the market today. Drive it and compare your feelings with it competitors. You will be sold. And you won't regret it.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

9 months after purchase

jbeckr, 06/08/2003
Subaru Forester XS AWD 4dr Wagon w/Premium Package (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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This is a very good car that we like better all the time. Utility and ease of use are high points. Surprsingly good handling.

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5 out of 5 stars

Denver to Moab on 1 tank of gas

Tim-subaru, 08/19/2002
Subaru Forester XS AWD 4dr Wagon w/Premium Package (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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This our second Forrester. We have a 99' L and we just traded in our gas guzzling Jeep Liberty for the 2003 XS Premium. Nice improvements a the same great reliable pratical mountain car. Good power with AWD and great gas milage.

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3.38 out of 5 stars

Just Not Good Enough

1rudepuppy, 05/02/2003
Subaru Forester XS AWD 4dr Wagon w/Premium Package (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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The 2003 Forester has been a dissappointment. The engine is the weakest link. No power on hills or with a load, noisy and rough at idle, and MPG is pathetic for a 4. If you value performance at all, wait for the turbo.BOTTOM LINE _ we were spoiled by our MAXIMA and Forester is definitely a let down.

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