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2006 Forester: Perfect for our family!
Everett, 04/19/2006
2006 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium Package 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
We recently got our Subie in anticipation of our firstborn. Had an Audi A4 Quattro and we sad to see it go. Good news though - WE LOVE OUR FORESTER! We considered the RAV4, Highlander, CRV, Hyundai Tucson, Mazda 5 but ultimately could not resist on the Subaru Forester. Great value, spacious cargo interior, all-wheel drive, car-like feel, good engine response, quiet engine when idling. I've used it to make dump-runs, loaded it up with moving boxes ... even with baby seat and stroller loaded up, there's still plenty of cargo space. My wife loves the storage compartments under the carpeting in the trunk (for jumper cables, bungee cords, large umbrella, etc).
Best car I have ever owned - ever
Lori N, 10/16/2016
2006 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L.Bean Edition 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought this car used with 68,000 miles on it. It was four years old at the time and is now 10 years old. In my lifetime I have owned a Celica, Ford Taurus, PT cruiser, and now this car. By far, this car has had less problems other than where in tear repairs than any car of ever had. It feels safer and more solid than any car, but to be honest I've never had an all wheel drive until I got the Subaru. Handling is great. I gave it four stars for comfort because a long ride in the front seat is not overly comfortable without a cushion. For a four-cylinder car this has quite a bit of pick up and a very nice tight turning radius! If you're going to get your kid a used car as their first car, get the Subaru Forrester!
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Great SUV for average family
jrm, 11/01/2006
2006 Subaru Forester 2.5 X 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
We have found this SUV to meet are needs to a tee, it is not for the off road crowd. But it will get the average person anywhere they want to go. In the city it handles the traffic and parking with no problem. Logging roads and trails back to your favorite fishing spot this SUV gets you there where a bigger vehicle would not even fit. Getting to work, store or home in any reasonable snow storm is a breeze. And you don't feel like you are stopping all the time to fill up with gas. This is just the kind of vehicle that you just jump into and go. You just know it will start and get you where you need to be in a safe and efficient manner. After a while you take it for granted.
ABS light watch out
Diana, 08/15/2016
updated 08/17/2017
2006 Subaru Forester 2.5 X 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
7 of 14 people found this review helpful
alert light came on. No obvious problems. Took car into dealer. Said I needed new electronic gizmo. Cost me $600. Now there's trouble with braking on loose gravel and the ABS light is back. Car returned for similar work with charges at which time I gave up on the car and leased a 2017 Forester with battery issues due to too much computer usage,etc. while car is off. Can't let car sit for days especially in this desert heat. Must exercise car everyday to keep battery charged. Really need a car without all these extra computer software draining battery while car is sitting. A new car with basics, similar to 2006 model.
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Great Little Car
retrogrouch, 06/02/2006
2006 Subaru Forester 2.5 X 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought a white 2006 2.5X with a 5-speed manual transmission, including a rear differential cover, a Class II hitch, and mudflaps. The miles per gallon isn't quite what I'd like to have, but otherwise it's a great little car. For trips with my small family (spouse and small child), I put a Yakima RocketBox on the factory rack, and then we have plenty of room. The power is sufficient, and it's surprisingly quiet on the road. The handling is very good, and the 5-speed is fun. I first thought that the hill-holder feature was only clever, but it's actually useful. I like the clearance a whole bunch, and it's cool to sit up in traffic too. Economical, roomy, dependable, comfortable, and quick. What more do most people need?