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SUBARU FORESTER Used Car Review

Subaru joined the 'soft-roader' SUV club in 1997 when it used the platform of its famous Impreza small car as the basis for the Forester. The model has become the Japanese brand's most popular model in Australia, as well as being one of the country's favourite SUVs. Currently into its fourth generation, an all-new Forester has been unveiled and is due in late 2018.

Pros

Cons

  • Fantastic all-round visibility
  • Clever Eyesight safety tech on more recent models
  • Ride comfort consistently good across generations
  • Permanent all-wheel drive (most rivals use a part-time AWD system)
  • Servicing costs higher than average and limited capped-price program
  • Full-size spare reduces boot space
  • Cabin design lacks flair and premium feel
  • For light-duty off-roading only
This is general information and should not be relied on as purchasing advice.
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2010 Subaru Forester MY10 2.0D Premium Blue 6 Speed Manual Wagon

  • 255757 km
  • SUV
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

GIVE AWAY MOTORS ADDRESS: 439 OLD GEELONG ROAD HOPPERS CROSSING VIC 3029. - FINANCE AVAILABLE - 1-5 YEARS WARRANTY AVAILABLE. 10 MINUTES AWAY FROM THE CBD. CONTACT NUMBER: *****5344. For more information or a test drive, please call Ahmed Jawad on or email me directly at

$7,999 Excl. Gov. Charges
Hoppers Crossing, VIC

Dealer used
09/05/2024

2000 Subaru Forester LIMITED 5 SP MANUAL 4D WAGON

  • 400000 km
  • SUV
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

Suitable for a project car or parts. Starts, runs, drives. Was used as a daily driver but has sat off the road for a year or so. Not roadworthy. Would need extensive effort to pass rwc. The suspension, shocks/bushes all shot. I have a bunch of spare parts, including a seized engine with complete accessories and the stock wheels. Negotiable on price.

$1,600Negotiable
Tyabb, VIC

08/05/2024

2010 Subaru Forester 2.0D - TURBO DIESEL - 1 YEAR WARRANTY

  • 287000 km
  • SUV
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

2010 Subaru Forester 2.0D - TURBO DIESEL - 1 YEAR WARRANTY - DRIVES GREAT - ICY COLD AIRCON - TOWBAR - FRESHLY SERVICED - ENGINE OIL CHANGE - 2 NEW TYRES - WHEEL ALIGNMENT - NEW BRAKE PADS - NEW BUSHES Sunshine Direct Autos. We are appointment only, please contact us to make a booking. We are located 45 minutes north of Brisbane and only 15 minutes from Sunshine Coast Airport. All our cars come with clear titles checks. Finance and extended Warranty are available for all cars. If interested

$8,997 Excl. Gov. Charges
Sippy Downs, QLD

Dealer used
08/05/2024

1998 SUBARU FORESTER GT 4 SP AUTOMATIC 4D WAGON

  • 168000 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

Subaru forester gt turbo 168000km Auto Sunroof Power windows and mirrors 17inch wrx rims woth 50% tread left Coil overs Sti intercooler Td04 turbo Bigger injectors 3 inch stainless system Rocker cover gaskets recently done Timing belt done at 147k jave invoice aswell Turbo and exhaust gasket redone due to horrible job person before. Trans recently serviced Rear diff oil changed Books 10 weeks rego left Paint in pretty good condition for its age has a few trolley Dents. Rear tail gate painted du

$8,000Negotiable
Findon, SA

02/05/2024

2006 SUBARU FORESTER X 5 SP MANUAL 4D WAGON

  • 240000 km
  • SUV
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

NEED GONE ASAP 5sp manual touch screen wrx suspension full service history roof racks included floor mats included driver and passenger seats aren't leather rear shocks gonna be replaced could swap for a ute rego till mid year

$4,500
Wagga Wagga, NSW

22/04/2024

2010 Subaru Forester 2.0D Manual SUV

  • 390004 km
  • SUV
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

selling my subaru forester TD due to upgrade, car is in good condition regularly serviced through subaru mechanical another motor has been put in with 250000 on it was put in at 360000 had clutch done, new brake pads, oil catch can has been put in have all receipts for all work thats been done. great on fuel runs great $7000 selling cheap need gone

$7,000
Launceston, TAS

19/04/2024

Overview of the Subaru Forester

Overview of the Subaru Forester

Subaru joined the 'soft-roader' SUV club in 1997 when it used the platform of its famous Impreza small car as the basis for the Forester.

The model has become the Japanese brand's most popular model in Australia, as well as being one of the country's favourite SUVs.

Currently into its fourth generation, an all-new Forester has been unveiled and is due in late 2018.

SUBARU FORESTER GENERATIONS (SINCE 2002)

2002-2008

2009-2013

2013-2018

2018 (September) onwards

RUNNING COSTS

Fuel Consumption

2.0L 4-cylinder turbo diesel: 5.9 to 6.4 litres per 100km

2.0L 4-cylinder petrol: 7.2 litres per 100km

2.5L 4-cylinder petrol: 8.1 litres per 100km

2.0L 4-cylinder turbo petrol: 8.5 to 9.3 litres per 100km

= Highly economical.

= Good economy.

= Average fuel use.

= Heavy consumption.

Servicing

SIMILAR MODELS TO SUBARU FORESTER

WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR: SUBARU FORESTER (2013 ONWARDS)

The first check with any second-hand Subaru is of the service record. These engines are generally tough but use small oil pathways, and when these block with dirty oil, terminal damage isn't far away.

Like a lot of modern engine designs, the 2.0-litre non-turbo petrol engine can also consume a little oil between services. Subaru is not on its own here, and it's a fact that the latest engines with their low-friction designs aimed at saving fuel can use some oil.

Similarly, with modern engine designs, a lack of proper servicing can lead to a build-up of sludge and even higher oil consumption. Check the service record for gaps and check the dipstick for thick, black oil that suggests missed oil changes.

Some owners also report that the CVT transmission can be slow to select gears - particularly reverse - from park. Subaru dealers have been re-flashing the on-board computer to fix this, but in some cases the delay gradually gets worse again as time and kilometres pass.

While the Forester is all-wheel drive it's not a heavy-duty off-roader, so make sure it hasn't been used as one.