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Used 2005 Subaru Forester Consumer Reviews

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Fun to drive

naomi1, 10/30/2004
2005 Subaru Forester XS AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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I have had my Subaru Forester 2005 for about one month. I was previously driving a dodge caravan which was not great in the snow. I love this car. Great traction, smooth quiet ride, great on gas. Lots of room with the back seats folded down. Easy to drive, I thought it might be slow but it is quite peppy!!

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5 out of 5 stars

The Best Small SUV

Bob, 04/29/2005
2005 Subaru Forester X AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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This is hands down the best small SUV available on the market today. Great performance and excellent MPG for an AWD vehicle. Drove all of the competitors extensively and NONE of them comes close to the quality/features/performance and bang for the buck of the Forester. Feels extremely safe and secure on the road, yet is very fun to drive and a pleasure to ride in. I have owned many vehicles, and this is by far my favorite.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

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margo, 11/12/2004
2005 Subaru Forester XS AWD 4dr Wagon w/Moonroof (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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My 2003 s forester has consistently handled all road conditions at high speed as well as bumper to bumper trafic.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Subaru for ever.

Josef Goralik, 05/04/2005
2005 Subaru Forester X AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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After thorough research on Edmunds, talking to friends and comparing with RAV-4, CR-V, Audi and Escape, Subaru came out clear first for the money spent and buying experience.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

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epatrovs, 11/13/2004
2005 Subaru Forester XS AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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Great little SUV. Fun to drive and gets great gas mileage.

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