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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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Top2008 SUBARU Forester X

  • 386803 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

πŸ†πŸ”₯ 2004 Subaru Forester πŸ”₯πŸ† Current (RWC) & QLD Registration πŸ‘‰ 4 Door Automatic 5 Seater Wagon πŸ‘‰ Comes With Current Roadworthy Certificate and QLD registration till 14/06/2024. βœ… Good Car, drives excellent, reliable, CD Player , Well Looked After, Fuel Efficient, Drives Great, Super Reliable. πŸ‘‰ Drives Excellent βœ”οΈβœ”οΈβœ”οΈβœ”οΈ. πŸ‘‰ Good Engine and Transm

$4,999 Excl. Gov. Charges
Arundel, QLD

Dealer used
16 hours ago

Top2010 Subaru Forester S3 MY10 XS AWD Premium Gold 4 Speed Sports Automatic Wagon

  • 177500 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

2010 SUBARU FORESTER XS PREMIUM AUTO AWD 2.5i WAGON # NEW ARRIVAL # TRAVELLED 177500KMS # IMMACULATE CONDITON - ONLY ONE PREVIOUS FUSSY OWNER # ALWAYS GARAGED - PAINT IS LIKE NEW # TOP OF THE RANGE - LARGE RANGE OF LUXURY FEATURES # FULL SERVICE HISTORY WITH SUBARU & 2 KEYS # SUNROOF # UPDATED SONY HEAD UNIT WITH BLUETOOTH # CRUISE CONTROL # WOODGRAIN INSERTS # FIRST TO DRIVE WILL BUY, BOOK YOUR TEST DRIVE TODAY & DON'T MISS THIS ONE # WORKSHOP TESTED # TRADE INS WELCOME & FINANCE T.A.P Call

$12,790 Excl. Gov. Charges
Mayfield West, NSW

Dealer used
6 hours ago

Top2010 SUBARU FORESTER X 4 SP AUTO ELEC SPORTSHIFT 4D WAGON

  • 197000 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

2010 Subaru Forester - reliability and performance with this great maintained 2010 Subaru Forester. As the second owner, I've ensured that this vehicle has received the utmost care, making it an excellent choice for buyers seeking a dependable ride. Key Features: Smooth and reliable driving experience, ideal for daily commuting or weekend getaways. Great maintenance history, including major services such as timing belt and radiator replacements all done at 150,000 and documented with receipt

$7,500Negotiable
Kellyville, NSW

12/04/2024

2010 Subaru Forester S3 MY10 XS AWD Premium Gold 4 Speed Sports Automatic Wagon

  • 177500 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

2010 SUBARU FORESTER XS PREMIUM AUTO AWD 2.5i WAGON # NEW ARRIVAL # TRAVELLED 177500KMS # IMMACULATE CONDITON - ONLY ONE PREVIOUS FUSSY OWNER # ALWAYS GARAGED - PAINT IS LIKE NEW # TOP OF THE RANGE - LARGE RANGE OF LUXURY FEATURES # FULL SERVICE HISTORY WITH SUBARU & 2 KEYS # SUNROOF # UPDATED SONY HEAD UNIT WITH BLUETOOTH # CRUISE CONTROL # WOODGRAIN INSERTS # FIRST TO DRIVE WILL BUY, BOOK YOUR TEST DRIVE TODAY & DON'T MISS THIS ONE # WORKSHOP TESTED # TRADE INS WELCOME & FINANCE T.A.P Call

$12,790 Excl. Gov. Charges
Mayfield West, NSW

Dealer used
6 hours ago

2008 SUBARU FORESTER XS LUXURY 4 SP AUTO ELEC SPORTSHIFT 4D WAGON, 5 s

  • 270000 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

Subaru Forester 2.5 petrol 2008 for sale leather seats ,driver seat power adjusted, power sunroof,ice cold air conditioning,automatic gearbox, everything in working order ,bought a new car, don't need that one any more . Tear on driver seat.

$6,500Negotiable
Westmead, NSW

10 hours ago

2008 SUBARU Forester X

  • 386803 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

πŸ†πŸ”₯ 2004 Subaru Forester πŸ”₯πŸ† Current (RWC) & QLD Registration πŸ‘‰ 4 Door Automatic 5 Seater Wagon πŸ‘‰ Comes With Current Roadworthy Certificate and QLD registration till 14/06/2024. βœ… Good Car, drives excellent, reliable, CD Player , Well Looked After, Fuel Efficient, Drives Great, Super Reliable. πŸ‘‰ Drives Excellent βœ”οΈβœ”οΈβœ”οΈβœ”οΈ. πŸ‘‰ Good Engine and Transm

$4,999 Excl. Gov. Charges
Arundel, QLD

Dealer used
16 hours ago

2010 Subaru Forester S3 XS Premium Wagon 5dr Spts Auto 4sp AWD 2.5i [MY10] Gold Sports Automatic

  • 199256 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

2010 Subaru Forester S3 XS Premium Wagon 5dr Spts Auto 4sp AWD 2.5i [MY10] Gold Sports Automatic

$9,990 Excl. Gov. Charges
Wangara, WA

Dealer used
20 hours ago

SUBARU FORESTER XT luxury

  • 219000 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

I’m selling my Subaru forester 2.5L XT Luxury with Symmetrical AWD Fun car to drive with a lot of power and has been maintained consistently(good logbook with receipts) I renewed some parts in January; -New brake pads -new rear Monroe shockers+ king springs -new Michelin energy saver tires The car comes with a rooftop tent, tuhle roof racks, oil+filter for the next change and some camping and safety equipment(second 98Ah battery, a 200w solar blanket, air bed etc. ) Rego until 28.6.24 *Note- d

$5,500
Loxton, SA

23/04/2024

2010 SUBARU FORESTER X 4 SP AUTO ELEC SPORTSHIFT 4D WAGON

  • 167000 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

We're moving overseas, so selling our much loved 2010 Automatic AWD Subaru Forester in the classic Sunlight Silver colour with 5 star ANCAP safety rating. Valid pink slip for the next registration year already obtained. Passed Rego check on 10 April 2024. Our Forester comes with a few extremely useful additional features including a large in-built display with a reversing camera, SatNav and bluetooth. Other accessories include: - Roof racks - Luggage barrier - Towbar - Full size spare tire

$8,760
Bondi Beach, NSW

21/04/2024

2010 SUBARU FORESTER X 4 SP AUTO ELEC SPORTSHIFT 4D WAGON

  • 197000 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

2010 Subaru Forester - reliability and performance with this great maintained 2010 Subaru Forester. As the second owner, I've ensured that this vehicle has received the utmost care, making it an excellent choice for buyers seeking a dependable ride. Key Features: Smooth and reliable driving experience, ideal for daily commuting or weekend getaways. Great maintenance history, including major services such as timing belt and radiator replacements all done at 150,000 and documented with receipt

$7,500Negotiable
Kellyville, NSW

12/04/2024

2009 SUBARU FORESTER XS 5 SP MANUAL 4D WAGON

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

Has a quiet constant grinding noise when letting off throttle, not sure what it is, suspecting a cv joint? Also noticed an oil leak. Car hasnΒ΄t been used for over 5 weeks now. Still drives. Presents okay, has scratches and small dents here and there but nothing too noticeable. Low gear works. Bought a new car, thatΒ΄s why iΒ΄m selling it as it is. Open to cash offers. Would prefer to communicate via text messages so i donΒ΄t forget anything. PLEASE READ THE AD BEFORE MESSAGING! If the ad is up,

$6,500Negotiable
Bunbury, WA

14/03/2024

2010 SUBARU FORESTER 2.0D PREMIUM 6 SP MANUAL 4D WAGON

  • 226000 km
  • SUV
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

Subaru Forester 11/2010. Gold with black leather interior. 2 litre turbo diesel with a 6 speed manual (stronger than the 5). Sunroof. New tyres, battery and windscreen over $2000 spent in last 6 months. Slight ding on driver side front guard (pic 7) otherwise usual wear for a car of its age. 226,600km Mud mats front and rear. $8,350 including RWC Contact Shaun on Prefer no scammers Can view in Traralgon or Melbourne.

$8,350Negotiable
Traralgon, VIC

13/03/2024

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.