Used 2011 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
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Bought New and Traded-In after 13 Months
94accordwagon, Jamaica, NY, 03/28/2012
Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 15 people found this review helpful
I bought the 2011 Subaru Forester X Premium brand new in December of 2010. I only drove it for a very short local road test which was a mistake. I had the car for a few months and wasn't happy with the bumpy ride, the wheel base is too short. My wife who is my main passenger couldn't stand the passenger seat which is mounted so low with no height adjustment. The heat doesn't blow down on your feet so you take forever to get warm. Gas mileage, particularly with the outdated 4-speed automatic transmission is terrible. I couldn't take it anymore and traded it in in February 2012. I bought 2012 Outback, a softer ride has a longer wheelbase while the car is only 9 inches longer.
Bad Choice for Comfort
Anonymous, 12/07/2010
Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have had this car for over a month and from day one had problems with driver seat issue. So far only 700 miles on it because it is too painful to drive. Test drove another car than what I purchased thinking they all were the same. Saleman was real pushy and rushed me into sale. My mistake. Cloth seat is so uncomfortable that I now have major upper and lower back problems that I have to go to physical therapy. Love a car that I can't drive!! Dealership and Subaru refuse to acknowledge the problem. Should have bought the Honda CRV!! Will NEVER buy another Subaru.
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Pleased but with soem reservations...
pa_mama, Washington, PA, 07/24/2011
Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
6 of 46 people found this review helpful
Our main issue with our new Forester is the distinct side to side sway (floating) we see on the highway. It isn't so noticeable at lower speeds and/or winding roads. Has anyone else observed/felt this problem? I have read of sway bar and sway bar link issues in Outbacks. I wonder if there are any with the Forester. Also, I agree with the one reviewer about seat comfort. We have the heated leather seats with the lumber support and multi position driver seat adjustment but I find that after driving for any length of time my right hip and back are quite sore. I don't have any problem when sitting in the passenger seat. Also, placement of passenger assist handle above the door is odd.
I love my Subaru Forester
Zubadubdub, Garden City, MI, 11/15/2017
Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is my second Forester, and I am hoping to buy a third soon. I have loved owning Foresters.
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Marcus A Harris, Kansas City, MO, 11/04/2017
Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 21 people found this review helpful
I've been searching for a low-mileage Subaru Forester for over 4 years. They are few and far between because they are so reliable. A few months ago, Gary Crossley Ford located the perfect Subaru Forester for me. It is a 2011 with less than 30,000 miles and I got it for an amazing price! My Salesperson, Sam Dorsey, made the process simple and painless. My Finance Manager, Ken Crum, got me approved somehow, even with my terrible credit. I was lucky enough to be hired by Gary Crossley Ford in 2015 and I love working for Todd Crossley...BEST EXECUTIVE MANAGER EVER!!! Todd treats all of his employees like family and does everything he possibly can to ensure that all of his customers receive the same treatment that his employees receive. I've referred my sister, brother-in-law, several cousins and multiple friends to Gary Crossley Ford for their vehicle needs and will continue to do so. I love this place!
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