Used 2011 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
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Is Subaru slipping?
ipa_girl, Graham, NC, 11/28/2012
Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This is my 4th Forester, the first one used, the rest bought new. I've had it 12 months and have about 18K miles on it. Overall, the car is fine but I've had problems with little plastic parts falling off left and right. The inside gas lever, the pegs that are supposed to hold the cargo net (fixed 3x), and on and on. This never happened with any of my older models. They just replaced a recalled part of the child's seatbelt that retracts into the ceiling. Not twenty minutes after driving off the lot, a piece of plastic fell out of it.
Great Little Stationwagon
Ernie, 12/05/2010
Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
After much research and checking out competitors vehicles, my wife and I settled on the Forester. We liked the styling and comfort. Living in the California foothills and mountains we wanted all wheel drive or 4 wheel drive. Being a 4 cylinder, I thought it was a little underpowered, but after three months of ownership, we are both convinced, this car needs a 6 speed automatic to perform and keep up with traffic, especially in the hills. Being promoted as an outdoor vehicle for use in the hills, it seems funny most cars have a 6 speed automatic and Subaru has a 4 speed that was common in the 70's. Keeping the engine rpm in the higher ranges would make this car stellar. A good car.
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Good car for slippery road but rattles
pvp5, Levittown, NY, 06/09/2011
Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
I have been driving this car since November 2010, and I have mixed feelings about this car. On the good side, it has handled very well from last winter (heavy snow, ice and rain) with winter tires and AWD drive. Also, I have total 360 degree view for turning and backing up without needing a rear view camera. I also love the tight turning capability (useful for U-turn and tight parking spaces). The bad side is Subaru's failure of attention of details, particularly the moon roof, and driver seat. The moon roof rattles --particularly the build-in wind visor--when it is closed. This has annoyed me very much. Also, the driver seat is hard and so very uncomfortable for long drive.
Subaru Forester 2011 Lemon
yukon13, North Tonawanda, NY, 08/29/2013
Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
14 of 17 people found this review helpful
I suggest never buying a Subaru. I purchased my first one strictly due to their perceived reputation. The 2011 Forester is poorly built. Body trim pieces have fallen off. Their is piston ring slap and it burns oil like there's no tomorrow. Service at Northtown Auto in Amherst NY actually said that this was normal and that Boxer engines are known for burning oil. After recommended oil changes at 3500 and 7500 miles, I was on my way to my 15000 mile change and the engined developed a low-end knock at 13000. Turns out, nearly all the oil was gone and there's not a single leak. Poor quality engine and manufacturing.
First Subie and Immediately Happy With It
golfnpackers, Elkhorn, NE, 10/29/2011
Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
I've ridden in the Ford Escape - no. Test drove the Nissan Rogue - awful interior. Test drove the Honda CRV - pretty nice. Test drove a Subaru Forester - bingo! As soon as we got in, we were immediately impressed with the solid feel of this vehicle. Roominess was amazing, especially for my 6'1" husband is a big guy and has huge shoulders. He is completely happy with the spaciousness, leg room (which is 2" more than the CRV), and head room. It drives smoothly, corners well and has tight steering and turning radius. Had a Honda Civic, so kind of used to a quality drive, and the Forester doesn't disappoint. Also liked the Honda Civic, but we were attracted to the AWD in the Forester.