Used 2011 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
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My Wife's New Wheels
cachry, Center Conway, NH, 01/07/2011
Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I just finished researching small SUVs for my wife, and we settled on the Forester after looking at Honda CR-V. I believe we made the right choice, because the build quality seems to be about the same and reliability and resale value are also similar; but, the Forester provides a more comfortable ride and seating. To put it bluntly, the CR-V has austere seats, especially in the mid- and lower-range models. I would add that the Forester has amenities the CR-V does not, unless you buy the high-end model CR-V. It is true that the Forester is not as "pretty" as the CR-V, but my wife and I favor function over form so that dropped out immediately as a consideration. Best of all: She loves it!
I expected more! Buyers Beware
anti-subaru, Ashburn, VA, 02/28/2017
Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I have always wanted a Subaru Forester and finally bought one 4 years ago, and can't wait to get rid of it. This car was expensive to purchase and expensive to maintain. There was a no return policy. This car is horrible on gas...22 mls/gal on a good day. It burns oil...I put 1-2 quarts of oil in it between oil changes (which are done every 3000-5000 miles). Imagine my surprise when my husband checked the oil to find NONE! I had just had the oil changed less then 1000 miles prior. There was no oil spots under where I park, nor is there any smoke from the exhaust. The windshield cracked from under the seal by the hood within the first month I had it. And whats with the constant recalls, it seems like brake lines are bad on every Subaru ever made. Never again!!
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fair at 800 miles
rustythepuppy, Anchorage, AK, 01/11/2011
Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
800 miles so far for this fairbanks, alaskan vehicle. driving on ice requires patience since it slides around a lot -- better treaded tires will be the next investment, though have not driven it in much snow. not happy with the yokohama's. the back hatch has some probs closing all the way - have to open and slam it a few times to get it to securely shut. i love the huge moonroof and the visibility out back. the sound quality of the premium stereo is a bit stinky -- not what i expected, and have to crank it if i want to hear it. we'll keep on driving the overpriced car and see what happens.
All wheel drive for life!
Truelove, Jacksonville, FL, 03/04/2016
Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
With a Subaru, you get safe, dependable, and fun to drive. I'm not talking about 0-60 numbers. I'm talking about normal every day driving, because how many people out there get the chance to really drive like a race car driver, legally? Whether you're driving on the beach in soft sand, heading up the mountains on winding roads, or just cruising through the country, you can feel the car planted to the road with plenty of pick up, even without the turbo option.
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Noisy engine
fnamowicz, Redmond, WA, 12/27/2010
Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
6 of 13 people found this review helpful
Noisy engine lots of clatter sounds like a bunch of bolts in a blender. The spare tire procedure is ridiculous. you have to switch to 2wheel drive by adding a fuse and then removing it after going back to a full size tire Why not provide a full size spare to start with?