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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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Top2007 SUBARU FORESTER XT 5 SP MANUAL 4D WAGON, 5 seats MY07

$4,800
Rathmines, NSW

30/04/2024

Top2005 SUBARU FORESTER XT 5 SP MANUAL 4D WAGON

$15,000Negotiable
Hobart CBD, TAS

29/04/2024

Top2009 Subaru Forester S3 MY10 XT Silver Manual Wagon

  • 243977 km
  • SUV
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

THIS IS ONE OF OUR WHOLESALE VEHICLES AND INCLUDES 12MONTH WARRANTY................. THIS SUBARU HAS FULL SERVICE HISTORY AND IS VERY GOOD CONDITION FOR ITS AGE AND KLMS.......DRIVES VERY WELL...... ** WE ARE THE FINANCE SPECIALISTS ** ** TALK TO US FIRST FOR THE BEST OFFERS ON THE MARKET ** EXCLUSIVE BONUS OFFER: OUR PREMIUM CARS INCLUDE FREE 5 Year Warranty FREE 5 Year Roadside assistance (Conditions Apply) Need finance $$$: Speak to Our Finance Team for a competitive quote and let us

$11,999 Excl. Gov. Charges
Blacktown, NSW

Dealer used
30/04/2024

Top2008 SUBARU FORESTER XT 5 SP MANUAL 4D WAGON

$19,500Negotiable
Hornsby, NSW

18 hours ago

2008 SUBARU FORESTER XT 5 SP MANUAL 4D WAGON

$19,500Negotiable
Hornsby, NSW

18 hours ago

2008 Subaru Forester S3 MY09 XT AWD Premium Red 5 Speed Manual Wagon

  • 227410 km
  • SUV
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

2008 SUBARU FORESTER TURBO XT PREMIUM - BECOMING HARD TO FIND IN THIS CONDITION - ALL ORIGINAL AND UN MODIFIED - AWD - 5 SPEED MANUAL FOR THOSE WHO LIKE TO DRIVE - WRX MEANING THIS IS THE FAMOUS EJ25 BOXER ENGINE - VERY SORT AFTER COLOR - LOOKS AS GOOD AS IT DRIVES - RWC & REGO INCLUDED - TURBO INTERCOOLED - VERY ORIGINAL - FULL SERVICE HISTORY - ALLOY WHEELS - FOG LIGHTS - EXTREMELY FAST CAR - FINANCE AVAILABLE - 5 SPEED MANUAL - CRUISE CONTROL - A REAL CREDIT TO THE PREVIOUS OWN

$10,499 Excl. Gov. Charges
Laverton North, VIC

Dealer used
01/05/2024

2010 Subaru Forester MY10 XT Premium 5 Speed Manual Wagon

  • 210100 km
  • SUV
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

This SUBARU Forester XT Premium is in OUTSTANDING condition ! and is a real credit to the previous owner ! Features Include - 12 Months Warranty - 12 Months Roadside Assist - Log Books - Service History - Full Leather Trim - Sunroof - Satellite Navigation - Reversing Camera - Tow Bar - Full set of remote keys - Alloy Wheels - Full set of factory floor mats - Tinted Windows - Multi function steering wheel These cars are in high demand .. P Plate LEGAL , with great performance and

$11,888 Excl. Gov. Charges
Wickham, NSW

Dealer used
01/05/2024

2007 SUBARU FORESTER XT 5 SP MANUAL 4D WAGON, 5 seats MY07

$4,800
Rathmines, NSW

30/04/2024

2009 Subaru Forester S3 MY10 XT Silver Manual Wagon

  • 243977 km
  • SUV
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

THIS IS ONE OF OUR WHOLESALE VEHICLES AND INCLUDES 12MONTH WARRANTY................. THIS SUBARU HAS FULL SERVICE HISTORY AND IS VERY GOOD CONDITION FOR ITS AGE AND KLMS.......DRIVES VERY WELL...... ** WE ARE THE FINANCE SPECIALISTS ** ** TALK TO US FIRST FOR THE BEST OFFERS ON THE MARKET ** EXCLUSIVE BONUS OFFER: OUR PREMIUM CARS INCLUDE FREE 5 Year Warranty FREE 5 Year Roadside assistance (Conditions Apply) Need finance $$$: Speak to Our Finance Team for a competitive quote and let us

$11,999 Excl. Gov. Charges
Blacktown, NSW

Dealer used
30/04/2024

2005 SUBARU FORESTER XT 5 SP MANUAL 4D WAGON

$15,000Negotiable
Hobart CBD, TAS

29/04/2024

2008 SUBARU FORESTER XT 5 SP MANUAL 4D WAGON

  • 250000 km
  • SUV
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

Selling our much-loved Subaru Forester XT MY09. Original owners. Engine still runs like new, cosmetically a bit aged. Would welcome a new suspension.

$8,500Negotiable
Greenslopes, QLD

28/04/2024

2004 SUBARU FORESTER XT 5 SP MANUAL 4D WAGON

  • 346000 km
  • SUV
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

2004 Subaru forester xt , turbo 5 speed manual Adjustable suspension -lowered . *3 inch exhaust turbo back into canon +B.O.V (recently done $1200 * 4x good tyres (front.� back �% *346km ( still drives well for that many km’s * new back window ($540 new * *leather seats / moon roof all electricle works great *original inside / radio works + air con works well *rego till 19/5/24 $5000 ono

$5,000Negotiable
Unanderra, NSW

27/04/2024

2009 SUBARU FORESTER XT AWD - MANUAL / REGO / RWC / SERVICED

  • 155000 km
  • SUV
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

2009 SUBARU FORESTER XT AWD - MANUAL / REGO / RWC / SERVICED This fantastic car is in excellent condition and faultless in performance. This Subaru Forester has 4 airbags and an ANCAP safety rating of 5. This Forester has a powerful 2.5 litre engine turbo, manual. It has ABS brakes and electronic brake force distribution (EBD). In addition to all the foregoing it has electronic stability control (ESC). Has the luxury of 2 zone climate control, cruise control, front & rear power windows, pow

$13,999
Tweed Heads, NSW

26/04/2024

WRECKING 2011 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT PREMIUM

  • 123456 km
  • SUV
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

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$2 Excl. Gov. Charges
Cabramatta, NSW

Dealer used
23/04/2024

2008 SUBARU FORESTER XT 5 SP MANUAL 4D WAGON

  • 255345 km
  • SUV
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

2008 SH FORESTER 3 months ACT rego from 04/05/2024 Whiteline front and rear sway bars axel beams and link pins Front strut brace Cusco struts all round 3 months old HID headlights WRX leather seats in front Aftermarket head deck with Bluetooth and wifi connections DBA T2 slotted rotors front and rear with bendix pads. 3 months old All drive ver 5 sti gear box Timing belt water pump all done Recent radiator 2 years I would guess OBD 2 reader cause who doesn’t want to know the operating tempera

$6,500
Kambah, ACT

21/04/2024

2010 SUBARU FORESTER XT PREMIUM 5 SP MANUAL 4D WAGON

  • 235875 km
  • SUV
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

2010 Subaru XT Forester 5 speed manual Sport exhaust & tow bar 235,875 kms Timing belt and water pump done 30,000km ago Rego until June 2024 Selling due to upgrade

$10,500Negotiable
Stony Rise, TAS

17/04/2024

2005 Subaru Forester XT Manual SUV

  • 120000 km
  • SUV
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

For sale is my 2005 Subaru Forester STI. JDM import. I have had the car for around 5 months. I have a few other cars so this one has to go. Service and timing belt done at 117000km. Also changed water pump and all pulleys. Car has no issues, runs well.

$35,000
Whyalla Jenkins, SA

16/04/2024

2005 SUBARU FORESTER XT 5 SP MANUAL 4D WAGON

  • 296500 km
  • SUV
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

Selling or swapping Car has a major service at 244k on the clock at Haig park which included all new belts, head gaskets, radiator, turbo (upgraded) and a few other bits. It has service history up till 200k then the PO did his own services apart for big things which was Haig park and two services at techworkz. Interior was stripped and deep cleaned as the car was pretty dirty there is rubber floor mats and a double din Sony head unit. Car has a few hail dents better to come see in person but t

$5,000
Fraser, ACT

15/04/2024

1999 SUBARU FORESTER GT 5 SP MANUAL 4D WAGON

  • 188046 km
  • SUV
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

This would suit someone that wants a Subaru project. Very low klms for age. 12 months rego. Some wear and tear - needs a service.

$3,000Negotiable
Hawker, ACT

14/04/2024

2004 SUBARU FORESTER XT 5 SP MANUAL 4D WAGON

  • 307000 km
  • SUV
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

OPEN TO SWAPS 04 forester XT 2month rego Pros Aftermarket exhaust Blow off valve STI top mount Aftermarket fuel pump Boost gauge APPLE/ ANDROID touch screen New Turbo APS intake Tinted Windows Sunroof (intermittently working) Leather interior Cold Ac Motor has been swapped 180000kms Cons Cracked windscreen (see photos) Small dent passenger door/front quater/cracked paint Sunroof cracked (no water leaks) $6500 Negotiable open to swaps Chester hill

$6,500Negotiable
Chester Hill, NSW

12/04/2024

2004 SUBARU FORESTER XT 5 SP MANUAL 4D WAGON

  • 284213 km
  • SUV
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

2004 Forester XT Selling unregistered. This has been my project car for a few years now and has been replaced with another car. I need the garage space for my next project. Car is garaged and is in really good condition for its age. I've owned it for about 11 years and it's been a reliable vehicle. The engine is original and is still strong. Don't ask Dyno numbers no idea... it is pretty quick. Mods:- Genuine VF32 Turbo Turbosmart Boost Controller Walbro Fuel Pump 1000cc Injectors 3" Turbo

$6,000Negotiable
Dalby, QLD

07/04/2024

1999 SUBARU FORESTER GT 5 SP MANUAL 4D WAGON

  • 420000 km
  • SUV
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

GT Forester blown head gasket have all gaskets manual.

$1,800Negotiable
Holbrook, NSW

02/04/2024

2009 SUBARU FORESTER XT 5 SP MANUAL 4D WAGON

  • 150000 km
  • SUV
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

2009 Subaru forester turbo manual Selling my forester as I work away and just don’t get to enjoy it as much as I like. I’ve owned it for about 4 years and am the second owner. I’ve fitted a few tasteful performance and handling mods as follows. Front and rear adjustable sway bars and sway bar links. BC racing gold adjustable coilovers. RE003 Bridgestone tyres with very little wear. Drilled and slotted rotors. 3 inch turbo back exhaust. Process west intake. Tuned to 220hp at diversion garage o

$15,000Negotiable
Gympie, QLD

24/03/2024

2005 Subaru forester STI

  • 147000 km
  • SUV
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

2005 Subaru forester STI, 2.5 turbo 6 speed boxer Motor. Sitting on 19’s with new tyres, just serviced and 3 months rego.. Has coil overs and sway bays throughout and besides the exhaust system , engine is un touched. Absolutely awesome car to drive and I amazing condition for age, both inside and out. Selling due to having work car and not enough time to enjoy. Ps will not let me choose STI variant

$20,000Negotiable
Paralowie, SA

23/03/2024

2006 SUBARU FORESTER XT LUXURY 5 SP MANUAL, 4D WAGON

  • 327872 km
  • SUV
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

Looking for a spacious and reliable all wheel drive that is as happy off road as it is on the highway? Built for tough conditions, but all the comforts of leather. Armchair seats, 15 storage areas, tie strap anchor points galore, hard wearing luggage compartment that will take all your provisions for a family picnic or weekend away. Powerful 2.5 litre Boxer 4 cylinder motor that runs on unleaded fuel, mated to a slick 5 speed dual range transmission, with performance on the highways or low spee

$5,500
Rutherford, NSW

21/03/2024

2010 SUBARU FORESTER MY10 5 SP MANUAL 4D WAGON, 5 seats

  • 260000 km
  • SUV
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

Damaged Subaru XT Forster Turbo Diesel No rego : was canceled a month ago Damage down one side due to scraping up against a guard rail. Mostly cosmetic damage but the headlight and windshield wiper water bottle will need to be replaced along with a wheel alignment, tie ends bumper and guard. Android head deck with Netflix, gps, Spotify etc Reverse camera White line rear sway bar X force Stainless exhaust Still runs fine. $2000 o.n.o

$2,000Negotiable
Wentworth Falls, NSW

08/03/2024

2004 SUBARU FORESTER XT 5 SP MANUAL 4D WAGON, 5 seats MY04

  • 178000 km
  • SUV
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

QLD rego till November 2024 Very Low Kms 178,000km. Avg Per Year 8900km Avg Per Month 741 km Avg Per Week 171km 2nd Owner Log Book Serviced Every 5000km Minor Major every 10,000km. Major service just done @170,000km. Minor service just done at 175,000km. Will Do A Major Service at 180,000km or before if you purchase it 👍🏽 Doesn't miss a beat. Always filled up with Bp ultimate or shell v-power 98. 2004 Forester 2.5 XT brings rally car technology to the crossover SUV segment. The XT, a sport-mi

$13,500Negotiable
North Lakes, QLD

22/11/2022

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.