Overview & Reviews

Subaru's well-regarded Forester crossover sport-ute has been completely redesigned to be an even more enjoyable addition to your family. Engineers have given the tall wagon more interior room, a stiffer body structure, a revised chassis and more standard feature content -- all while keeping exterior dimensions the same and reducing the curb weight by 90 pounds.

• Standard all-wheel drive, availability of upscale features, high safety scores.

• Only one engine choice, price can be higher than most of the competition.

User Reviews:

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  Fantastic! - 2003 Subaru Forester
  By bethee - March 25 - 2:00 am

  I fell in love with this vehicle the first moment I climbed in. The ride is wonderful, and it is so safe and stable to drive!

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  03 Forester XS Auto Premi - 2003 Subaru Forester
  By gmginsfo - March 1 - 2:00 am

  At just over 9K miles, Im pretty happy with my Forester so far. The mileage continues to improve, and I enjoy driving it wherever I go. At times it seems sluggish, but thats probably just me driving too miserly!

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  Overall Excellent small SUV - 2003 Subaru Forester
  By Jborman - February 16 - 2:00 am

  I have been very happy with the Forester 2003 (Premium Package included). This SUV is loaded and not missing a feature. The premium sound system is awesome. The handling is great & I have already driven in bad weather and felt very safe. The reviews at Consumer Reports highly recommended the Forester & I can see why!

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  Sooo Much Fun!! - 2003 Subaru Forester
  By jilsmom - December 30 - 2:00 am

  Absolutely LOVE my new Forester!! Downsized from a Ford Windstar(NEVER again)....great to drive-wonderful mpg- 26 on first two tanks. Love the moonroof and 6cd changer.Has lots of get up and go....

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  Dont do it! - 2003 Subaru Forester
  By g green - December 14 - 3:33 am

  Car is awful. Had to replace wheel bearing, 2 head gaskets, clutch at 55,000 and am told my transmission is going, emailed Subaru about concerns and was told that is normal and I could purchase an extended warrantee-- yeah that will help after the fact. I have the hill hugger feature that freezes up and wont let you move.

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  Best Car Ive Owned - 2003 Subaru Forester
  By XCCoachLou - December 13 - 10:00 am

  This car is great. I have 4000 miles on it since I bought it in June. First, it is extremely comfortable. All the controls are logically placed. It is very easy to change the radio, or adjust the temperature. The visibility from the Drivers seat is incredible. Secondly, the ride is incredible. In heavy rainstorms, it felt like most other cars on dry pavement. It was sure and steady. The gas mileage has been better than EPA estimates. On a recent 250 mile road trip, I got over 29 MPG and that includes being stuck in traffic for an hour. Finally, it is quiet. It is quieter at highway speeds than any other car I have owned, including sedans.

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  Fair - 2003 Subaru Forester
  By Skip - November 29 - 6:33 am

  This vehicle has been dependable and good in the snow. However the engine noise is very annoying. The dealer calls it " piston slap" and says it is normal for Subaru and would not do anything under the warranty. Because of this I will probably not purchase another Subaru

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  Solid as a rock - 2003 Subaru Forester
  By cskyun - November 21 - 10:00 am

  Current employer bought this car on my request, for the work that requires me to drive 48K miles a year. I have not had a single problem with this car and got me out of many sticky situations (some were intentional, just to see how it performs). Drives sure-footed way in rain or snow of Kansas. Descent gas mileage and with that price and safety rating, this is the best value out there. Currently own Chevy Sub and Lexus ES300 but I prefer and feel safer to drive this car in any weather, qith the family. The brakes also deserve a praise. I remember a reviewer compare the handling as if it was running on "rail", and I can not find a better description

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  A Happy Camper, Overall - 2003 Subaru Forester
  By Timber - October 7 - 11:20 pm

  It has been a wonderful vehicle thus far. I bought it for the AWD, and I feel really safe driving it in the snow and ice. I dont ride in the backseat, but Ive heard from my passengers that it can be a little tight if you are over 60". The cargo room is just perfect for what I need it for. I enjoy finding new places to hide/store things. The front windows are rather noisy when driving at high speeds, but overall, I have been very pleased with my purchase. I did my research and it has paid off.

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  Subaru forester 2002 - 2003 Subaru Forester
  By sardana - September 30 - 10:00 am

  Fun to drive. excellent handlability and reliability.