Subaru Forester 1997-

Want to know everything there is to know about this car?

  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Competitive with other 4x4s in this category.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    A little thirsty (around 28 mpg overall) but acceptable.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Comfortable and handles well. Far better than taller 4x4s.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Non-turbo has adequate performance but is nothing special.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Too soon to tell, but prospects are good.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Styling is rather bland. Chrome grille looks like a Daewoo!

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    One of the most comfortable cars of this size I've been in.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    No alarm, and immobiliser is not Thatcham rated.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes