Subaru Forester (2008 - 2012) 2.0 X 5d (2009/09) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Practical and gets on with the work. This is no status symbol but ..
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Some love it some find it too plain and utilitarian. To be honest I don't care what anyone thinks, it does the job without silly running costs and makes an excellent family car as well as work vehicle.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yep. I had a petrol before which I loved, then got a bit tight and tried a 4x4 qashqui - no where near as good off road and cost more in fuel and repairs. Unless they change significantly I shall stick to subaru from now on.
What are you likely to buy next?
Probably same again unless the government carries out it's plans to penalise diesel users - in which case I'll get the petrol version.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£10,250
When did you buy the car?
September 2014
Did you get a good deal and why?
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
What was the dealer like?
Helpful and not at all presurising. Not keen to negotiate on price though.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Gears are a bit clunky when cold but otherwise comfortable to drive with excellent visibility. Doing c 43mpg on mainly country road driving. 4x4 probably not quite as good as my old petrol subaru but still good and hasn't got stuck yet! (I work on farms and go down a lot of muddy farm tracks, although only occasionally across fields).
What's it like to park?
Well its no mini but compared to a lot of other 4x4s quite good. Turning circle is reasonable.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
No problems so far.
What's most practical about your car?
Excellent boot space - one of the few with room for my dog cage and pushchair. Rear seats fold completely flat for moving large items. Seems solid and robust for off road and towing.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Probably not the car to have if you're in to gadgets. Nothing really stands out but it is well laid out with plenty of places to store my belongings and a useful glasses holder.
