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Used 2011 Subaru Forester Consumer Reviews

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4 out of 5 stars

2 time Forester owner

Patrick, 02/05/2018
2011 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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We have owned 2 and they are great vehicles, especially for snowy climates.

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2 out of 5 stars

Lots of potential but shameful outcome

Girl_driver_42, 10/26/2024
2011 Subaru Forester 2.5XT Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
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It’s a super fun car to drive, don’t get me wrong, and its AWD system will break tracks through any snow storm or rocky road… but you won’t be able to go on any road trips without using a horrendous amount of oil!! I was checking my oil every second time I filled up with gas and it was nearly empty each time. The last year I owned it, it was out of commission for nearly an entire month due to issues popping up with suspension, electrical (hatch wouldn’t open due to rust build up in the mechanism), and engine problems. Not to mention it’s also gutless; never felt safe passing vehicles on the highway! In my opinion, it’s a cursed model unless you got it fixed under the warranty that is only application you have less than 130,000km on the ODO.

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3 out of 5 stars

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Lenz, 09/07/2022
2011 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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I love my car. However, the compass did not work since day one. I had few problems like the trunk was not able to unlock at the beginning It was fixed under the guaranty.

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5 out of 5 stars

Off-road beast

J, 01/20/2023
2011 Subaru Forester 2.5X 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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I drove mine through a river and other sketchy atv trails completely stock and she did grear

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5 out of 5 stars

Subaru Forester

Matteo , 03/29/2023
2011 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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Beautiful SUV very comfortable and good on gas I loved

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