Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Happy with forester - 2016 Subaru Forester
  By Prefer not to say - July 15 - 6:57 am

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  Good auto - 2016 Subaru Forester
  By ChrisJ - July 6 - 11:54 pm

  seems to be a great car for the price - only had it 3 weeks

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  My "new toy" - 2016 Subaru Forester
  By Frank - July 2 - 5:41 am

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  My Second Subaru Forester - 2016 Subaru Forester
  By Jess - June 13 - 4:40 pm

  This is my second Subaru Forester. My first one was a 2005 fully equipped 2.5xt. I LOVED the way my car handled in all weather conditions and the pick-up of the turbo engine was a big selling factor for me. When it came time to trade in my 2005 I test drove a Honda CRV, Toyota Rav, Nissan Rouge, Ford Escape, Ford Explorer, Subaru Forester touring and premium, Subaru Crosstrex and a Subaru Outback. After spending hours looking at reviews and test driving vehicles I ended up right back at the Subaru Forester, but I wanted the turbo charged engine. I found the Forester 2.5i did not have enough kick for me, so I special ordered a 2.0 XT premium. I’ve had my car for a couple of weeks now and LOVE IT. I have found the cabin noise I hated in my 2005 has been resolved with a new body style. It’s great to hit the highway and be able to talk to someone without shouting. I love where the new intakes are in the front of the car. We had an ice storm last week and it handled beautifully on the ice. There were people sliding all over the road and mine stuck to the road like glue. It has far more room with the new body style then my 2005. The performance has greatly improved along with my gas mileage. I used to average 18 miles/gallon in town and now I’m getting 21 miles/gallon. (Would get even better if I didn’t have a lead foot.) My only complaint is I have found the seats to be a bit uncomfortable, but I will get used to that. It’s more like sitting on a log now then a nice soft bed. I had a 148,000 miles on my 2005 before trading it in and hopefully I will be able to get this in my new Forester.

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  Love my new Suburu Forester - 2016 Subaru Forester
  By Beverly - May 3 - 6:12 am

  I bought a Premium but it has navigation and alerts for driving over the lanes or too close to the car ahead...Has come in very handy. I dont need leather seats and I dont want he button for the rear lift.

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  Great car for the money. - 2016 Subaru Forester
  By Terri Rude - April 4 - 7:55 pm

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  The Solid Basics! - 2016 Subaru Forester
  By James Huntington - March 20 - 3:51 pm

  The Forester is larger, that is, taller and more spacious feeling up front in the driving area than is the Outback. It also rides higher and feels more like an SUV than does the Outback, which rides more like a station wagon to me. So, it depends on your personal preference. Both cars increase in cost as you go up the TRIM scale. I got the basic model of the Forester. It feels solid, reliable, and safe. Just the kind of vehicle I was looking for and know that I can rely upon for years to come. Very happy with my purchase.

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  Disappointed with Forester - 2016 Subaru Forester
  By John Barrer - March 16 - 4:13 am

  Stiff and awkward. poor visibility out back sides. small cargo area.

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  Love the Forester - 2016 Subaru Forester
  By Andrew Liebowitz - November 26 - 11:01 am

  We wound up getting the special edition 2017 Subaru Forester XT turbo. We LOVE the vehicle. Its fast, reliable, looks great and my wife is in love with her new truck. I have the 2006 WRX which I love. We are happy to be a Subaru family!!

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  My New Little "Lurch" - 2016 Subaru Forester
  By Susan - November 16 - 3:08 pm

  Weve always owned Honda...for the majority of our marriage. The Subaru was a new purchase, we dont lease, now that we are done with totting kids around and dont need the Mother van. Ive found most features disappointing or annoying on the 2016 Forester. The Accelerator pedal is so small, it makes my 52"frame tired after driving 45 minutes. The carpet is so cheap, the blonde hair in our family makes the black carpet look forever dirty. The "fuel release" lever is on the floor vs. the vertical floor board near the break pedal, so its always dirty. I hate the "LURCH in the accelerator. I hate the beeping of the seat belt warning @ 3 miles an hour, so you cant move your car from one spot in your garage to another with buckling up. I hate the change box, you cant plug in your phone with spilling the change. I hate theres no place for a womans purse...and if you throw it onto the passengers seat, you have to "buckle it in" because 3-5 pounds sets off the alarm to buckle. I regret NOT BUYING a HONDA even though I got the Subaru because I did not want all the silly bells and whistles the CR-V offered.