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Bertram R. Eisner, 10/01/2010
2010 Subaru Forester 2.5X 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
12 of 15 people found this review helpful
I am 84 years old and have been driving for 60 years. This Forester; 1. overall a plain car for $25,000 2. Bad gas cap place;near bottom of car 3. backing up is not smooth.Bad. 4. Heating and air poor. 5. Dashboard bare;cannot see clock or temperature because no contrast; poor colors used. 6. no light in glove box. 7. Cargo door is not well planned;clumsy to use. 8.Rear view mirrors block view; and not heated. Overall not a good choice. I made a mistake. There other short comings but no sense in going on.
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Oliver, 12/18/2019
2010 Subaru Forester 2.5XT Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
I own a 2010 Subaru XT premium. The car has been great aside from the fuel consumption (in the range of 12-13 L/100k. Spacious, leather interior etc. The car has relatively low kms with a regular service history, mostly done at Subaru. The other day, it blew a con rod and the car is now classified to have catistrophic engine failure. Prior to this I had a great view on Subaru cars. I even worked there. I understand that this doesn’t happen to everyone but the fact that I am going to need a whole new engine, or at the very least a full engine reconstruction if this hasn’t damaged the cylinder casing, on a car that has only done 120,000 km with a regular service history has left a VERY, VERY bad taste in my mouth.
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mrstjk, 09/10/2011
2010 Subaru Forester 2.5X Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
wrote a review 8/10 after 1 mth ownership, gas smell was a mouse who had eaten the gas line! fixed-no repeats. 5/11-leaking from rear shoulder harness after a few days rain. seal on sunroof pulled loose & drain not connected. okay until this week - again leaking. two days in shop and they cannot recreate leak. my concern is about mold/mildew/rust in future. thinking about getting rid of it if dealer or Subaru won't do something. otherwise, I do love the Forester. great in snow/handles well/has improved to 22-23 MPG, mixed so not too bad. little "rough" til it warms up but after that, is quiet. seems to hold value in resale - at least at dealer.
As promised
acura convert, 03/16/2010
2010 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
It's a low cost crossover. I read the other reviews and it seem like people are expecting luxury grade materials. You probably should have driven past the Subaru dealership if you were looking for a German luxury ride. This car is a great value. It does everything well enough and should be pretty reliable. Not flashy, but very competent. I wanted a good mix of MPG, space, and snow handling, so it was perfect. My previous car was an Acura sports coupe, so driving a mini SUV is a little bit of a letdown in terms of handling, but that trade off comes with safety and versatility that I was lacking before. The stereo is pretty bad, but I will replace it soon enough. Also, no rattles so far
On My Third Forester
Qnique, 09/28/2010
2010 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
My 2005 Forester gave it up for me and protected me when a semi ran me into a cement median going 65 mph. I walked away with only bruises from the seat belt. The 2010 Forester replacement is 3" taller and 3" longer. It is very roomy and comfortable. I personally prefer the fabric upholstery (not hot in the summer and cold in the winter), AND the front seats are heated! Even though the car is larger, the tight turning radius is still very good. I have not experienced any issues with rattles or noise. In fact, this '10 is much quieter than the '05. More than anything, my Foresters have always been excellent handling, spunky, reliable and have risen to any challenge presented.