Subaru Forester 1997-

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  • Economy

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Eats tyres and fuel

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Great fun on twisty country roads, goes round corners on rails.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Best when worked hard, lacks low down grunt.

  • Living with it

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Cramped interior

  • Security and Service

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Indifferent, arrogant dealers

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Engine management problems when cold (idles at 1600rpm!)

    Other

    Allow wheel corrosion so bad that tyres don't maintain pressure

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No