Used 2013 Subaru Forester SUV Consumer Reviews
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sweettooth, 12/25/2012
2013 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
8 of 16 people found this review helpful
Pondered buying one of these for 2 years, watched prices and finally took the plunge. Out the door for $21,998 with all the equipment I wanted/needed and nothing extra. Love the smooth shifting 5 spd, cargo space, comfort, and the visibility out all windows. Coming from a sport wagon to means I have to learn patience as this is not a speed demon and I'm ok with that.
My 2013 Subaru Forester
willowby, 07/05/2013
2013 Subaru Forester 2.5X PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
6 of 13 people found this review helpful
I love my 2013 Subaru Forester, so here comes the nit pickin'. I bought this SUV in November of 2012. I hate the gray plastic dyed interior trim inside, looks great until you scratch it. Too expensive to fix or replace! Don't like the silver plastic front grill, there is no touch up paint for it! The inside carpet is fraying around the floor mat, but it's not too bad so far, could use better quality carpet. The ride is not bad, but could be smoother. The Bluetooth doesn't filter out noise very well, when trying to call out! No exterior temp gauge! This vehicle could maybe be 3 inches higher. Keep in mind, these things I mentioned may be improved on the 2014 model!
You get what you pay for
vhewitt, 11/13/2012
2013 Subaru Forester 2.5X PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
11 of 33 people found this review helpful
I like a lot of things about this car but a huge problem is the very poor quality of the interior . I have had it 4 weeks and had to buy after market seat covers because the seats are so poorly sewn I thought they would not hold up to normal usage . My dog stood on the front seat console and his claws put a hole in it . The same dog rode in my Jeep for years , stood on the same thing and it never left a mark let alone made a hole . My keys scratched the plastic , the dog put his feet on the dash and it left a scratch . It's almost impossible to use the car and not damage the interior . My Chevy Truck and Jeep Cherokee have the same usage and no damage . I truly hope it is mechanically sound
Oil burner, bad year for Subaru buyer BEWARE!
SpunkyMama , 02/07/2023
2013 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This was my 3rd vehicle and my first Subaru. My sister loved her Subaru and I’ve had many friends who love their Subarus however, the 2013 Subaru Forester is a lemon. I bought the care used from a used car dealership with low miles. Discovered that my check oil light was coming on a few weeks after I purchase the car. After I took car to a local Subaru dealership for oil change. The light switched on again a week 1/2 later. I had my mechanic look into the situation and he told me this was a very common issue with this year and model of Subaru. Vehicle burns oil. For now I drive the car from work and back, making sure I have at least 2-4 oil cartons to top the car off if I’m running low on oil. When I do this the car drives perfect. I plan on paying this car off as fast as possible before something else goes wrong. Buyer beware! Only giving 3 stars cause car handles well, very spacious for my husband and our child. Perfect mom mobile, great on gas.
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Amazing on every level, just not mpg!
Mark, 03/23/2016
2013 Subaru Forester 2.5XT Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is my first Subaru, I am technically the second owner, the first being my mother, she love it as much as me, and in fact purchased a 2015 Non turbo touring as her replacement. As far as comfort its a great car, driven it in my cross country move from Texas to Pennsylvania. My only complaint about the car is the gas millage and having to use Premium Gas, this is the cars only down fall. I have to drive almost 100 miles a day and she sadly chugs gas like a frat boy chugs beer. No issues mechanically, only a puddle light has gone out. Oil changes lasting as long as they do is a god sent. All in all a great car!
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