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Used 2004 Subaru Forester Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Finally, the SUV for this century!

michaeldavis1969, 08/22/2003
2004 Subaru Forester X AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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I don’t pay a lot of money for a car unless I am convinced it will be worth my investment. The newer 04’ Forester has huge improvements on the glitches of the older models, especially the ’01 model complaints in Edmund’s consumer opinions. It is the only SUV in the small class category to rank good in the overall crash tests. Nice standard features like fog lights and power locks and windows. Go for the winter upgrade package if you have a lot of winter driving.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Just Love It......

Ferrara1950, 11/09/2003
2004 Subaru Forester XT AWD 4dr Wagon w/Premium Leather Package (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Have the XT Premium fot just 2 weeks now, and I just love it....The Turbo is unlike any cay I've ever driven before....Power, comfort, and just enough room for us....I would recommend this car to anyone looking for an suv that doubles as a sports car

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5 out of 5 stars

My third Subaru

psychnurse, 11/12/2003
2004 Subaru Forester XS AWD 4dr Wagon w/Premium Package (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I am able to go up inclines and through three feet of snow without a problem. Living in the mountains of Colorado made me a customer for life. When I moved to Oregon and experienced black ice, I really became a lifetime Subaru owner. Now in Las Vegas where any rain is a problem for the locals, I am very glad I have my Subaru.

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5 out of 5 stars

You Gotta See This!

S K-W, 08/25/2003
2004 Subaru Forester XT AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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We just bought a Forester XT and could not be happier with our decision. As a young couple struggling to find a balance between the utility of extra cargo space and AWD and sporty, youth- inspiring torque and handling, our wishes came true in the Forester XT. We turn plenty of heads on the street thanks to the functional hood scoop, and plenty of heads in the parking lot as we never seem to run out of room for cargo. The most practical and affordable combination of sport and utility on the market!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

my 2nd forester! my ' 98 is still runnin

phil333, 11/12/2003
2004 Subaru Forester XS AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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my'98 is still running strong at 105,000 and my teenager will get it

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