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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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2006 Subaru Forester X 5 SP MANUAL 4D WAGON

  • 233000 km
  • SUV
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

2006 subaru forester wagon auto a/c p/s c/locks electric windows New timing belt kit inc water pump, rear wheel bearing new tyres new radiator gaskets 10000klm lube service, Inc rego till 7/24,immaculate detail refurbished black bumpers and side moulds,

$5,980
Burpengary, QLD

8 hours ago

2008 SUBARU Forester X

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

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

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

Dealer used
15 hours ago

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

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.