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Used 2006 Subaru Forester Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Great little car

higgledy, 01/23/2006
2006 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium Package 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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This is my first Subaru. So far I have been pleased, 1000 miles and averaging 25 mpg. I looked Chevrolet, Honda and Toyota. I think the Forester is the best compromise between American comfortable cars and Japanese quality.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

my second Forester

ij39mf, 02/04/2006
2006 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium Package 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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We love our Forester. Good visibility, heated mirrors, stays on the road no matter what you try to do.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Good but not exciting

dereko, 12/01/2008
2006 Subaru Forester 2.5 X 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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I bought my 06 forester 3 years ago and after 46K miles I can't really complain. It always starts w/o hesitation and everything works like new. I have had the occasional engine hesitation; step on the gas slightly and it takes a second or two before it responds. I don't know if this is a electronic throttle or transmission bug. Needs more front shoulder and leg width. The center console will give your leg a mean cramp if you don't use the cruise control on drives over an hour. Backseat legroom is nil. Unfortunately, I'm starting to get the usual squeaks in and around the dash. It's overall a good vehicle but after 3 years it just hasn't grow on me.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Subaru blows thru snow!

April Oliveira, 02/02/2008
2006 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium Package 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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Great car overall, sunroof problem but was replaced @ no cost, just my time. Wonderful in the snow as with good tires, drives thur deep snow better than my ex-suv.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Our first Subie

Pat, 02/05/2006
2006 Subaru Forester 2.5 X 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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Only had it for a couple of days but so far it exceeds all expectations. This is as pleased as I have been with a car purchase since I was 19 -- I'm 54. Acceleration, fit and finish, fun to drive, utility; it has it all. This is my wife's driver and she loves it. Great deal to boot!

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