2024 Subaru Forester Consumer Reviews
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Base - $28,440 MSRP
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$25,730I'll never buy another Subaru again! (well maybe)
Normal Norman , 02/28/2024
2024 Subaru Forester Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
42 of 42 people found this review helpful
Forty five year ago I pulled into a Subaru dealership by mistake, it was next to the Ford dealership where I planned on visiting to purchase a new Ford Bronco. While turning around the salesman standing in the lot asked if he could help me. I stopped and thought, Might as well check out the station wagon. I purchased my first Subaru that day.(a DL 1600 4WD) That was 12 Subarus ago. We have had up to 3 Subarus at one time. My last purchase was a 2009 Forester. It now has 200003 miles. With the exception of timing belts and the normal head gasket replacement it has served me well. We just purchased a new 2024 Forester Premium ,I'm going on 73 years old and I hoping it will be my last . Subaru had a slogan "Cheap to Keep" that may not be so now but I have never been let down while owning one. My wife and I love the way this vehicle handles and all the gingerbread features it offers compared to our 2009 Forester.
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Subaru is solid
Ed, 08/29/2023
2024 Subaru Forester Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
47 of 48 people found this review helpful
This is my second Subaru Forester. I have 2006 and now a 2023. I love the build quality, the safety, visibility, and durability. I guess most folks want a turbo option but I find the performance is fine. I don't care about a couple of seconds difference going 0-60. I compared the Forester to the CRV and RAV 4 and preferred the Forester.
Great bang for the buck
Grant, 01/16/2024
2024 Subaru Forester Sport 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
41 of 42 people found this review helpful
I had a 2016 Kia that was paid off and wanted something with AWD. Did many days/hours of research, looking, and personal experiences from family and friends. Subaru was up there already as an eyeballing as my grandparents in MN had one they drive down to KS where I am every year in theirs. Racked up 300k miles and they still have it up there as a back up. Price wise, it was asinine to get a 4x4 truck now as they are way too expensive for what they are unless you have to have one for work. Plus they lack in traction compared to AWD SUV’s/cars, I’ve had them multiple times and hence why most up in MN don’t use “4x4 trucks”. Anyways, I chose the forester sport model. Had the best of all worlds compared to the premium and wilderness. Acceleration as its reviews in “under powered”, guess depends on who’s driving….i don’t need to accelerate super fast as I use my eyes and brain to judge lights and other vehicles. Will be in the family for a long time and will get another once I pay this off and whenever I want a new one.
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Loving my 2024 Forester in cascade green silica
Ava , 02/19/2024
2024 Subaru Forester Touring 4dr SUV AWD w/Prod. End 11/23 (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
51 of 53 people found this review helpful
A week ago I took delivery of a 2024 Forester Touring trim ( Ontario Canada). Previously I had a 2020 Forester Convenience trim and wanted to get a new Forester before the redesign, I’m not a fan of the 2025. The touring trim offers excellent value and it has a lot of features. Heated seats ( front) and steering wheel, panoramic sun roof, power lift gate, larger screen. After driving German vehicles for many years I switched over to Subaru and now I’m a total fan of the brand. Beside Subaru I test drove so many other vehicles including RAV4- super expensive, cramped interior, long wait times, CRV- nice but very pricey and owners are complaining about quality, Mazda, BMW, Jeep- caught fire during the test drive! Even considered Audi because the Quattro is so nice to drive but my bank account couldn’t handle the cost of repairs. The Subaru was more comfortable, did everything well, was well priced, has 5 star safety rating, is a beast through snow and it’s reliable. And I don’t find it’s too slow or the CVT bad. Just don’t drive it like a performance car and you will find the power and handling more than ok. Excellent visibility too so it’s great for road trips. If you are in the market for a new vehicle test drive a Subaru.
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My second Forester
Andrew F, 05/08/2024
2024 Subaru Forester Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
I went from owning and running a successful law firm to a government job in a much more expensive region at much lower pay (but no stress). The changed finances meant replacing my 2018 Mercedes-Benz E300 (fully loaded) for a base model 2021 Forester. I expected a penalty box, but enjoyed three years and over 60,000 trouble-free and comfortable miles. Once off probation and making enough more money to get a nicer car I didn’t even think of going back to a luxury brand, but bought a 2024 Forest, this time in Limited trim. The new car is obviously much better equipped, but the basics are identical, which is a very good thing. These cars are smooth, quiet, comfortable and most importantly, reliable. My 2021 only required routine maintenance except for a set tires, which were the fault of road debris, not the car. I plan to keep this one a lot more than three years at it really is as nice as my wife’s Mercedes GLC.
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