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Used 2021 Subaru Forester Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Will never buy any other brand ever again.

Austin P, 05/23/2021
2021 Subaru Forester Sport 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful

I am absolutely in love with my 21 Forester Sport after 1 month and 900miles, it brings a smile to my face every time I drive it. I disagree with what is said in this review. I have been a die hard Toyota fan and a sports car guy, once I started to have a family I needed a change, and I couldn't be more impressed. This SUV accelerates and handles well. Is it going to throw you back? No, but what do you expect from a 4cyl N/A motor? I'd take it over a 4cyl Camry any day and I honestly have almost as much fun driving it as some of my previous sports cars, and it sticks in the corners on twisty, back roads.

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4 out of 5 stars

Nice car

Barbara, 10/03/2021
2021 Subaru Forester Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful

I pretty much like this car. A couple of things that are irritating is the cup holder. It's too far back to easily get a bottle of water or cup, takes a bit of manipulating to get it in your hand. The seat belt clasp is much too close to the seat, it digs into my hip, and I'm not a heavy person. I stuck a wadded up rag between the seat and the clasp, it kind of works. Have to turn off the button that makes the car stop/turn on when you stop, and turned off the steering that helps keep you in-between lines, I felt I was fighting the steering wheel all the time. But most of all it seems the brakes sticks when in slow traffic, I lift my foot and it's still slowing then it releases and kind of surges a bit.

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5 out of 5 stars

2021 Subaru Forester Touring

Johnny hacks, 12/31/2021
2021 Subaru Forester Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

After more than 30 years of driving on different car brands. Subaru Forester is the best of the best. we are extremely happy with everything they build in the car. except the start/Stop option. That is the only dislike and annoying figure that I have . -- Safety, comfort are Top notch -- I wish I know it long ago. Remember: No car is perfect. But this one is standing out as the best !. I recommend: Do a lot of test drives on others to compare with it. You will buy it . Need not to word it long here. I give it a 5 stars all across with a big thumb up .The best bang for your bucks.

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5 out of 5 stars

Solid, reliable and a great value. A perfect car.

Happy Serial Forester Owner, 04/23/2021
2021 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
22 of 27 people found this review helpful

This car is not a high performance vehicle and won't impress your friends at the country club but it will be safe, reliable, comfortable, efficient and cost effective. I had a 2019 and when I had the chance to trade up a couple of model years I didn't hesitate. I bought exactly the same model and build out as my original Forester. Because I liked it so much. My local dealer has a great reputation for service. The cargo space of the Forester is huge once you fold done the back seats. The eyesight feature enhances safety and the overall fit and finish is better than some of the German luxury cars I've owned in the past. If you are rational and logical and not looking for a status symbol it would hard to go wrong with the Forester. Never had a problem on the 2019 and don't expect I will on the 2021. Just....happy.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great car!

L Cramer, 03/28/2021
2021 Subaru Forester Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
15 of 18 people found this review helpful

We are very happy with our purchase. It has great safety and comfort features that we were looking for. Consumer Reports rates it as the best overall compact SUV.

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