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It's OK
mgoblue2012, 03/09/2013
2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
15 of 23 people found this review helpful
I really want to love my Forester. Everyone said that I would. Maybe my expectations were too high. I will note that I am not someone who needs all the bells and whistles, nor wants them. So I figured a Subaru would be great. I will probably not be keeping it when my lease is up. There are good, bad, and a bunch of little annoyances that definitely add up.
Forester disappointment
mathmom, 05/17/2012
2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
28 of 49 people found this review helpful
My 2012 Forester SUV has fewer than 6000 miles on it. The transmission has had to be replaced. The fuel lid lever broke. The dealership ruined the seat. The "check engine" light came on... I thought I was buying a dependable vehicle, and I am so disappointed in this car. I will say that the dealership has been pretty good, but as soon as I can get rid of this car without taking a financial bath, I will. No more Subaru vehicles for this family!
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Great small family vehicle
Joel, 08/18/2018
2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Great vehicle for family of four. Not much of a trailer hauler, with 1600 max weight.
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Tickled pink
Dennis, 04/25/2018
updated 04/27/2020
2012 Subaru Forester 2.5XT Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Very reliable and easy to use. No recalls.
2 Foresters in the garage
superblue, 01/16/2012
2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
60 of 116 people found this review helpful
4yr ownership of 2008 version sold us. Its price is nice, not the most technically advanced in the segment. Nice ride, spacious great, for a small family that requires wagon utility, that can handle rough weather, is reliable, and safe. We got the alloy wheel-package.