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The swiss army knife of cars!
problemcat13, 11/19/2008
2004 Subaru Forester XT AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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Want a wagon to haul stuff? Want to do some light off-roading? Want to smoke that 350Z sitting at the light next to you? The Forester can do it all! I am on my second Forester and am now a die-hard Subaru fan. My 04 XT is a nicely put together vehicle with nice materials, but most importantly, smoking performance. I smile just thinking about pushing my Foz through the corners and speeding away from lights. I like it, my kids like it, and even the wife likes to take it out for a spin! Reliability, style, utility, performance... you can't go wrong!
Problems
Forester '04, 04/05/2009
2004 Subaru Forester XS AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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My '04 Sabaru is noisy, had to replace rear tire ball bearings, had accident because of a sticky throttle 4 days after a mechanic check, lacked sufficient room for passengers.
Upgraded from Impeza to Forrester
DavidColorado, 11/22/2003
2004 Subaru Forester XS AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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I traded in my 2000 Impreza Outback Sport for a 2004 Forrester. I am getting 27 mpg, which is better than I expected. I love the interior design and feature set. The car regularly takes 3 kids to school, hauls empty cardboard to the recycling center, and carries me safely and comfortably to my 40 mile away workplace.
This is an awesome vehicle
email4sure, 12/06/2003
2004 Subaru Forester XT AWD 4dr Wagon w/Premium Leather Package (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
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This car has everything I could imagine. It is the perfect size for my family of four. It also can kick butt.
WOULD BUY ANOTHER SUBARU FORESTER W/O ?
WALT, 11/27/2003
2004 Subaru Forester XS AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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EXTREMELY SATISFIED---------HAS MET ALL OF MY EXPECTATIONS AND THEN SOME-----
XT Roxors!
STUbaru, 12/06/2003
2004 Subaru Forester XT AWD 4dr Wagon w/Premium Leather Package (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
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I looked at the Pilot, the Murano, the Passat, the Element and even drove a 5 series BMW wagon. None of them impressed me the way the Subaru did, and the Forester was at least 8k cheaper than any of them.
first subaru ihave ever bought
new subaru owner, 09/17/2003
2004 Subaru Forester X AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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The subaru X is a nice basic car. Feels solid, priced nicely. great low end torque.
Not American Junk
G-$, 12/09/2003
2004 Subaru Forester XS AWD 4dr Wagon w/Premium Package (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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Rides and handles great.
I traded mine in after 7 months!
Skatpud, 12/10/2003
2004 Subaru Forester XS AWD 4dr Wagon w/Premium Package (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought my Forrester on the recommendation of a family member. Big mistake. I had engine problems almost immediately. The front seats are painfully uncomfortable. The back seat is too small to adequately hold a rear- facing baby seat. In fact, just to get the seat to click in, I had to move the front seat up significantly. I traded mine in for a 2004 Honda Accord after only 7 months. Big disappointment.
Forester Base Model
ang, 09/17/2003
2004 Subaru Forester X AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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I only put 1,000 miles on the car so far but I am satisfied with my purchase. For a long time I debated between the Forester, the Xterra, and the Element. I found the Forester to be the best for my buck. It is not a gas guzzler like the Xterra and it is not an experimental automobile like the Element. The ride is smooth and the ergonomics are well done if you are a person of average height and weight. If you are a larger creature you might want to look for a different automobile all together.