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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9 months after purchase - 2003 Subaru Forester
By jbeckr - May 20 - 10:00 amThis is a very good car that we like better all the time. Utility and ease of use are high points. Surprsingly good handling.
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GREAT VALUE AND QUALITY - 2003 Subaru Forester
By ScienceChick - May 13 - 10:00 amNeeded to retire my Mustang convertible from daily driver and wanted a practical vehicle that could actually go in bad weather. Generally dont like SUVs, but co-worker has a 2001 S that has been excellent. My car is totally stripped down, yet it still has so many basic features like power windows, doors, and cruise control. Standard cloth seats, A/C and CD player are good enough for me, but 6-CD, leather, moonroof, and climate control are available on higher models. No other smaller hatchback (Ford Focus ZX5, Mazda Protege5, Toyota Matrix)had anywhere near the cargo room.
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Subaru Rocks! - 2003 Subaru Forester
By AlaskanInColorado - May 1 - 2:00 amWhat can I say, Im practical, but I know what gets the job done for everything I do. It is a dream ride in the city, on the highway, in the mountains, desert, swamps, mud, snow, pretty deep water, off road, scratch the Jeep trails. I got it stuck once, Apr. 02 CO blizzard. The snow was heavy and wet, but I dont think it counts, the snow was up to the top of my thigh, Im 510". Just the right amount of horses for the size of the car. This car will be with me for a long time, Subarus last forever as long as you take care of them. Im from Alaska, I still see Subarus driving around from the late 70s early 80s in AK, CO and OR. Buy one, you wont regret it.
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2003 Subaru Forester X - 2003 Subaru Forester
By Joe C - April 24 - 10:00 amAfter researching small, safe SUVs for over a year, I narrowed my searched between the Subaru Forester and the Honda CRV. The cars were so close in every possible category it was a difficult decision. The final decision was based on safety. Government and insurance safety ratings for the 2002 Foresters were slightly ahead of the 2002 CRVs. So far, I love the car, and have not had any problems. Its safe and fun to drive.
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This Subies got it - 2003 Subaru Forester
By silversubaru - April 14 - 10:16 pmWe live in western New York where we deal with our fair share of snow. Let me tell you this car has what it takes. I feel so safe driving this car. On a recent trip downstate, I traveled our state thruway. The weather was terrible - snow and freezing rain. I saw several pickups and larger SUVs off the highway in ditches and snowbanks. My Subie just kept going and adjusted when making lane changes in frozen slush tire tracks. Felt solid, stable, secure.
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Wanted to love it; absolutely hate it - 2003 Subaru Forester
By kal13 - March 16 - 10:23 amThis is my wifes car but I drive it more than her because she cannot stand the road noise, brake noise, lackluster A/C and other querks that cannot be fixed. My wife had wanted a subaru for a while so we traded in her truck for a forester to get better MPG and handling while keeping AWD for winter safety. It has been disappointing from the start. There is horrible wind noise above 35mph that gets exopentially louder with increased speed. Dealer and independent mechanics say it is window/door design and cannot be fixed. brakes squeel embarassingly loud regardless of pad type. It is mediocre at best in the snow - on par with most FWD cars. Head gasket went at 100K mi - $2,000 repair.
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The Accountants SUV - 2003 Subaru Forester
By XSpremium - February 13 - 10:53 pmEngine break in could be over 10k, since I continue to get higher city mpg. AWD does some bucking on turns, probably speed sensors in auto transmission. Acceleration is adequate for passing, esp. when pushing throttle, but have been experiencing some hesitation that can be handled by letting up on the throttle and re-applying speed. Tend to think it is Evaporative Emission system/valve near fuel tank because is usually only present in hot weather after car has been sitting with engine off. Fit and finish excellent in vehicle, very quiet on bumpy gravel roads with hardly a rattle. Good in snow, but winter tire pattern a must since vehicle tends to understeer. OEM tires no good in snow. Would buy again.
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Great car - 2003 Subaru Forester
By Bart* - January 29 - 10:00 amGreat vehicle -- very pleased with it. Smooth ride, looks good, good gas mileage for this sized car (truck?).
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fun to drive - 2003 Subaru Forester
By grebnesor - October 17 - 10:00 amI have just turned 1000 miles on my forester and am enjoying the car more than I did with my Volkswagen beatles,which were fun cars to drive. It has every standard feature that you would have to buy as options in other cars.The turning radius is a blessing,and so far our mileage has been about 23 mpg both city and hyw.When the gas prices get back to normal we will enjoy it even more.love it-love it -love it.
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2003 Forester XS premium w/leather - 2003 Subaru Forester
By merliech - October 17 - 10:00 amI love this car! A huge number of features for a great price. I actually feel like Ive purchased a luxury car. Drives great in the snow; and I love the huge sunroof. The upgraded stereo sounds great too. Handles great and I get an excellent view of the road. When I was looking at cars I also looked at the Ford Escape and the Honda CRX. I believe I made the right choice with the Forester.
