Overview & Reviews

Noting Forester fans' desire for more power, Subaru adds a turbocharged XT model to the lineup. The XT is essentially a loaded XS with a 210-hp engine replacing the 165-hp motor.

• Standard all-wheel drive, two engine choices, availability of upscale features, class-leading crash test scores.

• Price can be higher than most of the competition, tight on legroom in the backseat.

User Reviews:

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  I Love My Subaru! - 2004 Subaru Forester
  By mbarie - November 30 - 10:00 am

  Although Ive only had this car for 4 months I LOVE it! I also drive an Escape. To compare my Forrester to the Escape is like comparing apples to raisins. This is my 5th new car, but its the first car Ive ever been totally excited about. Ive never owned a Subaru before, but Im sure it wont be my last. It rides well, handles well, and is very comfortable. I also like knowing that it is highly rated when it comes to safety. Its culture shock on the days I have to drive the other car! If my early experience is any indicator, Im hoping to be driving this car for many, many years to come.

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  Picked a Winner - 2004 Subaru Forester
  By Clint Knight - November 11 - 11:10 pm

  I spent almost six months reviewing and analyzing every small and mid size SUV. I purchased every automobile magazine that was available and read all the reviews on the internet. I finally determined that with the price of gas escalating, safety being very important,and quality and reliability being essential the Subaru Forester was the vehicle that made the most sense to me. I purchased it in May of 2004 and have 6,700 miles on it. We just had over a foot of snow yesterday in MA and this SUV treats the snow as if it wasnt there. Clearly, I picked a winner.

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  Awesome! - 2004 Subaru Forester
  By Jalina J - October 19 - 10:00 am

  I just bought my Turbo Forester XT and I am in love with it! I looked at an XS, but as fate would have it, the dealer had a XT. I gave it a shot and was in love from the moment I put my foot on the accelerator. I love the extra ooomph it has and it comes in handy driving on the DC Beltway. It is just the right size for me and has everything I was looking for in a small SUV. The multitude of standard features was another plus and it felt good not having to load up the vehicle with extras that should come with a car/SUV. I look forward to snow!

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  Excellent Economic Small SUV - 2004 Subaru Forester
  By jose1683 - September 16 - 2:00 am

  I got rid of my M-Benz S500 before coming to Minnesota. People told me Minnesota had snowy winters and that my Rear driven car wouldnt make it. asked a friend who had an AWD car. He told me to get a Subaru. This guy drove his Subaru off a Freeway ramp down a 5 story Drop. Tires exploded on impact. So I bought the XT. I can take those 35mph turns at 60mph. It only cost $18 to Fill up the gas tank compared to my M-Benz $60. Uses 5 Bottles of Oil compared to the Benz 13 Bottles. I bought the XT in January and so Far Ive put in 5,650 Miles on it. I would certainly recommend this car. I would definitely buy the new Impreza STi coming out in 2006.

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  Regular kitchen appliance - 2004 Subaru Forester
  By DL - August 29 - 4:46 am

  This is a great little car for people who think that driving is as exciting as homework. It is not that expensive, reliability on major parts are good, can take a beating reasonably well. It is a completely forgettable car that takes you from point A to point B with no complaints.

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  excellent car - 2004 Subaru Forester
  By andy hines - July 31 - 10:00 am

  ive been a ford man all my life. this is my first car other than one of the big 3... simply the best car ive ever owned

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  The Enthusiasts Family Vehicle - 2004 Subaru Forester
  By kameojoon - June 23 - 2:00 am

  Amazing power. Subaru must under rate the power/torque on these cars. Ive seen dyno results of stock XTs that would support this. The responsiveness is nothing short of amazing for a sub $30k vehicle with ample seating for 4 adults. Great handling and all wheel drive versatility. This is a great performer that will give lots of higher end performance cars a run for their money. Exceptional sleeper.

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  2004 XT - 600 miles so far - 2004 Subaru Forester
  By duckdog_mi - May 11 - 2:00 am

  Weve put 600 miles on our new XT in just over a week; we cant stop driving it, even in the most recent blizzard. We looked at several makes and models before choosing the XT to replace our current 97 Outback but none could compete with safety, styling, cargo room (dogs/kids), comfort, price and, of course, power. No regrets.

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  Family mans WRX - 2004 Subaru Forester
  By BBeckRN - May 11 - 2:00 am

  The Forester XT was really my second choice; I thought I wanted the WRX. Having a family, the Forester made more sense, more room, better seating and the ride wasn’t so rough. After driving both, I quickly changed my mind. It has been an absolute joy to drive. The acceleration is better than expected, it handles pretty well and the AWD provides such good stability I havent lost traction once this winter, despite numerous attempts. A perfect blend of roomy station wagon/family car and fun to drive performance car.

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  Ill keep going back to Subaru! - 2004 Subaru Forester
  By JP - April 1 - 10:40 am

  My second Forester was the 2004 and it was such a good, solid car. Ive listened to so many "regular car" drivers complain about snow, ice, etc. I never had those problems with this Forester or the one I traded in to get this one (1998). Just traded it in for a Legacy which I love, but I do miss all the storage cubbies in the Forester! I really love the Subaru line - so many things that are "extra" in other brands are "standard" for Subaru, such as carpeted mats, keyless remote, etc. Between that, the AWD, and a good dealership, Im a Subaru owner for life!