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Used 2021 Subaru Forester Consumer Reviews

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LOVE THIS CAR!

Marianne, 06/08/2021
2021 Subaru Forester Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful

This is my second Forester and I'm lovin' it! Visibility is the best. Great handling on the road. Takes corners on a dime. Comfort and room abound! We have more features this time around and it just adds to our pleasure driving and touring with this car! I'm guessing I'll make a return in three years for yet another Forester.

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Helen Brown, 05/19/2021
2021 Subaru Forester Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful

The car is not as quiet as most new cars while driving it but it is very comfortable to ride in.

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Best SUV. AWD

Willie, 03/27/2021
2021 Subaru Forester Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
12 of 17 people found this review helpful

Very practical and capable suv, a workhorse

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New car, new problems

Stacey, 01/24/2023
2021 Subaru Forester Sport 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I've had this 2021 car since 5/1/21. So far, I've had it in twice for a god awful driver seat squeaking noise while making left hand turns. Seat replaced, still happens and adjustability of the seat hasn't been the same. I think it's the seatbelt but Subaru seems uninterested. Paint was also damaged when they "fixed" this. AC makes random loud humming noise, lots of wind noise got slightly better when they actually put the molding back in the drivers window which was missing. Now windshield has cracked, like 8 inches. After closer inspection the plastic mold around the windshield is warped, so now I have to take that in to be fixed. Car does not get near the gas mileage advertised and engine does not have good pick-up- it's a 2.5L probably should have a bigger engine. I'm glad I'm just leasing this car, I will not be buying it. I will either go back to the Crosstrek or another brand.

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easy to get into

lee, 04/11/2021
2021 Subaru Forester Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
9 of 13 people found this review helpful

roomy, comfortable, tight turning radius. love this car

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