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Used 2010 Subaru Forester Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Crossover

Anonymous, 12/07/2010
2010 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Have only had my Subaru for a short period of time put have greatly enjoyed the ride. Trade in my 07 truck for the 2.5 Premium and have not regretted it at all. The gas mileage is great and the inside and outside style gives it a great feel and look. The handle of this vehicle is great and does very well in all weather conditions. I was looking for a new car and never thought about looking at a Forester until I went to a dealer to look at a used car and was sold. The space is great inside and as a tall person thought I would miss my truck but not once has that crossed my mind. Have the black interior and premium cloth which is great quality. Great power too for a four cylinder.

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5 out of 5 stars

They are right!

golfcrazy, 06/15/2010
2010 Subaru Forester 2.5X Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Consumers Report is correct in giving this vehicle high praise. I don't think this car can be beat for the money. Our other vehicle is a 2003 Honda CR-V, and this car rides much better, and it is also much quieter on the road. I checked the mileage on my first tank and received 27.5 which I consider quite good for an all wheel drive vehicle. The car is comfortable, and well thought out. Frankly I don't understand some of the negative remarks I've read about this car on this site, but if you notice most of them are on the base models. For me this thing is great.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Car

mark malenfant, 05/10/2016
2010 Subaru Forester 2.5X 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Nothing beats a Subaru! Reliability, Safety, Capability

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2 out of 5 stars

Don't get the 170hp model

Hank, 05/24/2010
2010 Subaru Forester 2.5X 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Sure, the car's fun to drive and looks good. With the 170 hp engine, I have to constantly redline the engine to merge with traffic. When it finally gets up to speed, it's very responsive. Opening and closing the doors and you realize how cheaply made the body is. Like a coffee can on wheels. Driver seat must have been made for short legged people. Cheap radio has SAT button but you need to buy the extra satellite option. MPG drops because of the weak 4 cylinder 170 hp engine. My Dodge Caravan with a 6 cylinder had much better acceleration but had almost as good gas mileage because the engine didn't have to strain as much. Only good thing is that it's a company car that I'll have2 years

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1.75 out of 5 stars

Suburu's are LEMONS

unhappyowner7, 06/29/2012
2010 Subaru Forester 2.5X 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
8 of 23 people found this review helpful

Quite frankly, we're returning to Ford ASAP. We purchased a 2010 and it started leaking gas while on vacation in Colorado. It was towed to a dealership where the gas valve, gauge and tank have been replaced. It still leaks (1 1/2 weeks later) and they don't know how to fix it. Buyer Beware!!!

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