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Our first Subaru

Costy, 08/29/2020
updated 08/31/2022
2020 Subaru Forester Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful

After owning 8 Toyota’s since the early 90’s, this is our first Subaru, actually the visibility Is a lot better than the Rav 4, which has a blind spot with front window pillars. Also I believe the fit of the Subaru is better, a well built ,solid SUV. I am not a fan of engines with turbo’s, some people say one of the issues with the Forster is the lack of engine performance, hogwash. Unless you plan on racing, this is one peppy vehicle. Going forward, we are getting a lot of complements on our Subaru and would recommend buying one, Update. Have owned it for two years now ,as excited as when I first got it,, I am more familiar with the lane departure and other safety equipment, have had no issues what so ever with the car, extremely dependable, if I would make one change ,I wish it had the automatic rear hatch lift, would be a lot easier on my wife opening and closing it.

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ABSOLUTELY LOVE MY FORESTER LTD

Claire J Ditzel , 03/11/2020
2020 Subaru Forester Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful

I live in the mountains of Central PA and my new 2020 Forester LTD is a perfect fit. We are planning a trip to ND this summer with our 3 small dogs and there is plenty of room for all the crates plus all the supplies and luggage. Perfect car for our needs.

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After 19 years, I just had to have a new Forester.

Bruce N, 06/18/2020
updated 12/21/2020
2020 Subaru Forester Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful

And glad I took advantage of negotiating a “pandemic” good deal ie 0% loan and big discount. So much new, and standard technology, comfort, and design! Major improvements over my ‘02 Forester and plan for this to be my last car purchase. The Subaru dealership also gets kudos for the overall experience. Thank you William’s Subaru of Charlotte! After 6 months even better: average gas mileage 25.5 mph, smooth transmission, nice ride. No question, one of the top vehicles out there at a price point that won’t bankrupt you.

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Dream Car

Kmonday, 05/31/2020
2020 Subaru Forester Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful

If you want an SUV that does not feel like a tank, this is the vehicle for you! It’s safe, comfortable in all of the seats, plenty of buttons and gadgets to satisfy the technical person, perfect performance on the road, and looks fantastic!

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Leasing a new Forester

Donald Chesnel, 05/29/2020
updated 06/07/2021
2020 Subaru Forester Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful

I have now had this vehicle for a year. It has been trouble free. It's been to the dealership for oil changes and standard maintenance, but that is it. Awesome vehicle. Very latest technology is incorporated into the 2020 Subaru Forester. Looks sharp, rides great and has everything I wanted in a vehicle. I have had Foresters for over a decade and they are extremely versatile and reliable in my opinion. A great car for snow country. It will go anywhere in the snow. I can't enough good things about this model Subaru. After driving it for 6 months, I am extremely pleased with all aspects of the car. We had snow today and it handled perfectly in the snow. Best 4 WD vehicle out there!

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