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Used 2004 Subaru Forester Consumer Reviews

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Forester fun

urabus03, 12/18/2003
2004 Subaru Forester X AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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Enjoyable car to drive. I feel safer on wet roads or in heavy rain, knowing the safe construction and AWD provides traction other frontwheel drive only vehicles don't give.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Forester shines

TonkaManOR, 09/24/2003
2004 Subaru Forester XS AWD 4dr Wagon w/Premium Leather Package (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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I went from a pickup truck to this little SUV. ALthough I miss the hauling capabilities of my pickup, this subie has been great. I have driven it on two long trips this summer and it has returned some great mileage for an AWD. I averaged 27 mpg on this last trip.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love My Sube...

Lovemysube, 12/22/2003
2004 Subaru Forester XT AWD 4dr Wagon w/Premium Leather Package (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
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Traded up from a 2002 Outback...needed more headspace for my teenage son and dog. Saw the 2004 Forester XT as it was being unloaded...love at first site. Silver with the premium leather package, chrome tailpipe, 6 cd player, huge moonroof, heated seats and rear view mirrors etc.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

excellent performance wagon

Homely Forester, 09/24/2003
2004 Subaru Forester XT AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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My review is based on 2500 miles. The car is without defects. This is a family wagon that doesn't penalize someone that likes to drive. I highly recommend this car based on it's engine performance, value, modest off road capability and utility. It's comfortable and quiet. There is no exhaust note, all you hear is engine sounds when driving quickly. It's road handling behavior is limited by its tires and height, but is more than adequate for normal driving. Tires do not match its speed capability when driven aggressively. Weak points: tires and fuel economy.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

GO!

NYMA, 12/23/2003
2004 Subaru Forester X AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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Spent 1 hour editing review with only 600 words, wacky site would not let me submit, so sorry, no review.

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