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4.2

Overall Consumer Review Rating
for the Subaru Forester

Overpriced piece of cheap plastic- lipstick on pig

By Alexander Nussbaum written on 07-19-2016

Not only was I taken on the lease, I am shocked how cheaply this car made compared to previous 2006 Forester i owned. The interior is all cheap hard plastic, the car sides bend with pressure of one finger, like a cheap car i had in 1990?s not like previous Subaru. This one already has bad scratch on back because rear has no real bumper but cheap plastic, last one had hard rubber there which showed nothing after hitting garbage can. I got it with all the expensive ?safety? features, but it lacks the most important one, blind spot monitoring. Over all paid fortune, cheated by dealer, and wound up with car that exemplifies cliche of lipstick on pig

Missing in Action

By mel turetzky written on 07-27-2016

The Limited version I purchased omits many useful features that have been on all my previous cars at this cost and trim level. Here's a partial list: 1) ignition key does not fold so it stabs holes in pants pockets 2) there is no touch down for Passenger side window 3) there is no auto on for headlights at darkness 4) cruise control only increments in 5mph units after setting 5) there are no clothes hook hangers above back door entry 6) there is no overhead light in cargo area 7)the cargo mat is so rigid that it prevents entry to the useful underneath storage area. And I've only had the car for four weeks. The ride and comfort are as good as reported. I think the Eyesight feature, while usually good is overrated because my limited experience is that its response time is too long for cars cutting you off and thereby requiring instant braking.

Nice car

By Denise written on 03-17-2016

I only test drove this car. I have still not decided between this and the Honda CRV or Mazda CX5. This car was missing a lot of things I have come to take for granted, like doors automatically locking when I drive away, keyless start, auto dimming mirror. It's been many years since I have had to raise up the rear view mirror to avoid lights from other cars at night. Also, with the high safety rating of this vehicle, I would expect that locks would lock at a certain speed and not have to remember to lock doors for safety. It was very difficult to read the warning signals and the entertainment system when the sun shone in on them. I didn't find this happening with the other vehicles I have test driven. I must say however that the vision in this car is spectacular with no blind spots that I could see. The Subaru Forrester is still in the running. It's a good car, and just the lack of a few bells and whistles is not enough to stop me from buying one. But I do want to make sure that I am not more comfortable with those bells and whistles if the other cars are just as safe, have a good view of the road and passing autos, and are as easy to drive.

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Features: AWD/4WD , Fold Flat Rear Seats , Rear Bench Seats , Alarm , Aux Audio Inputs , Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel , Stability Control , Tire Pressure Warning , Trip Computer , Bluetooth , USB Inputs , Post-collision safety system , Sunroof/Moonroof , Back-up camera , Power Driver Seat , Auto Climate Control , Heated seats , 2500lb Towing Capacity , Leather Seats , Power Liftgate/Trunk , Blind Spot Monitoring , Multi-Zone Climate Control , Upgraded Headlights , Keyless Entry/Start , Adaptive Cruise Control , Lane Departure Warning , Navigation , Pre-collision safety system , Upgraded Stereo .

Engine/Mechanics: 4 cylinders .

Transmission: Automatic , Manual .

Fuel Type: regular unleaded , premium unleaded (required) .

Drivetrain: all wheel drive .

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consumers review the Subaru Forester

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