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170k & going strong
SD Jones, 12/21/2018
2006 Subaru Forester 2.5 X 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
I Purchased the car new in 2006. Less than $3000 total put into the car in 12 years . I just did my second timing belt and water pump. Front struts were done this year. Road noise and tech features are the only negatives to this vehicle.
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Nickle and Dime
misterk5, 04/06/2015
2006 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L.Bean Edition 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
23 of 26 people found this review helpful
I absolutely love the way the car drives. The handling and performance in snow are great. That being said, this car is an absolute nightmare for maintenance. Head gaskets, catalytic converter replaced and needs another catalytic converter because no one can figure out why the car is burning up catalytic converters. Have also replaced the coil pack, which was not cheap. I'm going back to Honda as soon as I can.
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Great Practical Vehicle
spartikus, 12/11/2012
2006 Subaru Forester 2.5 X 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
I bought this vehicle with 76000 miles on it. It runs and drives like a new one! The AWD feature is amazing in the snow and on ice. The interior is a little cheap, but its not bad. It is a perfect car for us as we have one infant whose carseat sits in the middle of the rear seat. The boxer motors are bulletproof and as far as people saying it is like a rollercoaster.....its an AWD vehicle. There is going to be an obvious deceleration when going through gears. There is more friction to keep power to all wheels. I would highly recommend this vehicle.
Super Subaru
Janette Davis, 12/10/2015
2006 Subaru Forester 2.5 X 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
16 of 18 people found this review helpful
Of the numerous cars I have owned, this is the third Subaru I have owned. This one is number two on my favorites list. Last one met its end after more 200,000 miles. I still miss it. This one was a fair replacement, but the interior got it share of wear and tear. The old one held up to the same conditions that this one failed to work with. I have dogs, their claws did not make a dent in the last one, this one showed their affects right away. Other than that and the Cruise Control issue, it is a great car. The storage room in the back has been very useful. It is strong enough to pull other cars out of the mud. The back seats fold up so you have even more room and there is a cover for the back storage so no one can see what you are hauling if you have something you want to keep out of sight.
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My Best Car
Ray, 12/18/2005
2006 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This is my best car buying experience to date. Found my 2006 Subaru Forester XT2.5 on the web. My sales "lady" was the best. Too bad she no longer works for the same dealership. Now I know why Subaru owners are very loyal. Car performs and handles like a race car.