Used 2007 Subaru Forester Consumer Reviews
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Dependable But Boring
Tom, 03/22/2008
2007 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium Package 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is my first Subaru, coming after a Volvo 740 wagon. It was a sensible, practical, safe, and affordable option as compared to the Honda CRV and Toyota RAV4. No mechanical problems thus far with the vehicle. The front seats are very uncomfortable for long distances due to the lack of thigh and lumbar support and passenger seat does not push back far enough. The engine is simply underpowered when merging onto the highway and even more so when the car is fully loaded. The backseat leg room is poor. Plenty of cargo space. The fulltime AWD reduces the gas mileage to around 20-22 mpg in mixed driving, but the drivetrain does inspire confidence in wet conditions.
My Subbie
JerseyDan, 03/06/2007
2007 Subaru Forester 2.5 X 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I love it with one exception. The heater. It is a cold winter and I can't seem to get enough warm air on my feet. It gets very warm from my belt up, but my feet are cold. I only have 3000 miles on it and I am going to have the dealer look at it. May be just an adjustment.
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Great little suv
Doug, 10/24/2007
2007 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium Package 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I drove 2 Lexus RXs for 6 years before this little suv. I wanted better gas mileage at $3 per gallon. I am surprised at how pleased I am. Great handling. Much more fun to drive. And still pulls my boat adequately.
Mixed Feelings
RPR, 03/22/2008
2007 Subaru Forester 2.5 X 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
My first Subaru and a pretty decent car overall, but some shortcomings. Brakes had to be adjusted for shuddering after purchase & now squeal at 12000 mi. Engine makes a variety of strange noises I have never heard in another vehicle. "Normal" says the dealer. A/T is sometimes rough; the dealer has advised me of a service bulletin which will hopefully cure the problem. Road noise is pronounced.
Defective
nosubagn, 09/29/2007
2007 Subaru Forester 2.5 X 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The Forester sounds like it has a 10 year old muffler on it. Cold starts and growling highway noise are the worst offenders. The Subaru Tech said they were aware of the problem and there is no repair or fix at this time. I've been trying to get restitution from Subaru's customer service for two weeks. They don't even call back. Never again Subaru!
Wonderful Car for a Reasonable Price
phxk, 06/08/2007
2007 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L.Bean Edition 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is my first Subaru, but it won't be my last. I appreciate the features and attractive interior that come with the LL Bean model. The ride is quiet and smooth with responsive steering. It handles the hilly and curvy desert roads where I live quite nicely. The AWD leads to only a slightly stiffer ride as compared to my Camry, but I have found it to be less stiff than any of the other SUVs I tried (including Volvo). With the LL Bean model you get a lot of nice upgrades for a very reasonable price. The A/C also works very well in our extreme temperatures.
First Subaru
Hershey, 05/12/2007
2007 Subaru Forester 2.5 X 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is my first Subaru and the AWD is excellent. After spending a good bit of time in the car you begin to realize that they are cheaply outfitted. The carpet is the skimpiest I have seen used in a car, the center console armrest is not well constructed and most of the storage is so small that it is only useful for storing gas receipts. The engine is a plus as the performance is good for a 4 cyl and the automatic transmission shifts well. The car performs well on snow covered roads and give a vey secure feeling under most driving conditions. The MPG is fair at 22 around town and a little over 25 on the highway. The only problem so far is a loose speaker in the right front door.
Excellent Car. Still an excellent car. Still Great
Rich Brown, 02/22/2016
updated 09/09/2024
2007 Subaru Forester 2.5 X 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
It was a great car, but I sold it. Yes, I would recommend the Subie!
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No more Subaru's for us
j8509, 05/31/2011
2007 Subaru Forester 2.5 X 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
15 of 23 people found this review helpful
I am writing this just in case someone is thinking of buying a new Subaru. This 2007 is my wifes second car and we have had major engine problems with both. Not only are they expensive to maintain but they do not have the long life they had in the past.
STAY AWAY!! BUYER BEWARE!!
Kristina, 06/09/2017
2007 Subaru Forester 2.5 X 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
My husband and I bought a gorgeous 2007 Subaru Forester that was red with a beige interior and had awesome reviews. The right price and a good looking car to boot! Well, shortly after buying it, everything that could go wrong did. It had the transmission go out, the catalytic converter, you name it it happened. It fell apart so badly that we couldn't even sell it for a good price. We had to sell it to a mechanic as a "shell", as in car body but not working, for a whopping $1,400. And we maintained the heck out of it with a reputable mechanic! You would think if you stayed on top of the maintenance it would be okay; well, not with this car! We spent about $8,000 buying it and then we spent about $5,000 repairing it. And then, a ton of other things went out and the cost to fix it is over 9,000! Ridiculous! I was still attached to the car because of its looks and thought I had myself a lemon the first time. I found one in mint condition, that looked just like the first one I had and thought about buying it. Then I read that they had fixed everything that I had! Plus some! The engine had been replaced! Red flag! I had to replace mine, too, and it only had 130,000 miles! Stay away! Find yourself another car! Don't be suckered in by its looks, it will make you sorry and broke!
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