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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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Top2019 SUBARU FORESTER 2.5i (AWD) CONTINUOUS VARIABLE 4D WAGON

Negotiable
Lane Cove, NSW

18/04/2024

Urgent

Top2017 Subaru Forester 2.5i-L Special Edition 4D WAGON

  • 102500 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

Special Edition S4 Subaru Forester MY17. Rego expires March 2025 Negotiable - must sell. Full Service history. Well maintained and always garaged. Second owner, first owned by a church. Used only as a Mums taxi and commute to work in local suburb, hence low Km’s. Replaced 5x tyres late 2023, all wheels are genuine Subaru (spare is same as what’s on vehicle). Replaced battery late 2023, heavy duty stop start type. Genuine Options added; Weather shields. Boot mat and bumper lip protector. Mudfla

$22,900Negotiable
Stanhope Gardens, NSW

21/04/2024

Top2008 SUBARU FORESTER XT 5 SP MANUAL 4D WAGON

$19,500Negotiable
Hornsby, NSW

18/04/2024

Urgent

2007 SUBARU FORESTER XS 4 SP AUTO ELEC SPORTSHIFT 4D WAGON

  • 193000 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

CAR FOR SALE - SUBARU FORESTER - MELBOURNE,VIC📍 Hello all, after 6 months of discovering Victoria, we are selling our road companion. The car is also suitable for doing Off-Road🏜️. Our car is for sale with all camping equipment, detailed below. 🚘 SUBARU FORESTER 2007 AUTOMATIC - REGO valid until 28/06/2024 - RWC will be carried out for sale - 193XXX kms (Evolving until sale) - Fuel Petrol (Petrol Unleaded 91 / ULP) - 5 doors - Radio / Cigar lighter / Heating / Air conditioning / Cruise con

$7,000Negotiable
Melbourne CBD, VIC

20/04/2024

XT Premium Subaru Forester MY14

  • 109000 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

XT PREMIUM MY 14 JDM KIT Genuine JDM DRL’s Genuine JDM front and rear option kit Genuine JDM blacked out lamps Apart from the JDM body styling kit This car is factory no tune no exhaust. No rash on rims 109k Services up to date New tyres 225 Ceramic coated And dark tint. Always garaged, washed. A well looked after example of the last of the turbo Foresters. 1 owner $26k negotiable Genuine enquiries Please call Ryan

$22,000Negotiable
Tuggerah, NSW

20/04/2024

2008 SUBARU FORESTER XS 5 SP MANUAL 4D WAGON, 5 seats MY08

  • 158000 km
  • SUV
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

- 2008 Subaru Forester XS - 81,000kms on engine - Odo 158,000kms - New clutch kit 16/06/23 - Serviced regularly major done 29/2/24 - 15% tinted windows - Weather shields - New front tyres - 2 Keys - - Aircon regased - Kenwood stereo with wireless bluetooth - Rego expires 27/07/24 Located Bradbury 2560

$8,000Negotiable
Bradbury, NSW

20/04/2024

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.

$6,600Negotiable
Westmead, NSW

19/04/2024

2009 SUBARU FORESTER XS 5 SP MANUAL 4D WAGON

  • 215725 km
  • SUV
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

Versatile car to suit a family or first car buyer. Selling as I have upgraded to a Van. Runs very well mechanically, there are a few small dents/ scratches on the body. Up to date history of repairs : Have replaced the head gasket, timing belt and water pump,clutch,rear brake pads,rotors and bearings. Air conditioning,Subaru mats front,rear and boot. Roof racks. Regularly serviced with an up to date log book. Well looked after.

$7,800Negotiable
Repton, NSW

19/04/2024

2003 SUBARU FORESTER XS LUXURY 4 SP AUTOMATIC 4D WAGON

  • 284000 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

Just re registered. Great all round car. Reliable and heaps of space for a mid size car. Excellent for adventure road trips and smooth on the highways. All the top level extras for this model including a great air conditioner. Some wear on driver's seat but apart from that a straight, clean car. Please call or text me directly on if you're interested as my gumtree messages does not seem to work. David

$3,500Negotiable
Wattle Grove, NSW

19/04/2024

2013 Subaru Forester 2.5i-S CONTINUOUS VARIABLE 4D WAGON

  • 196000 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

The car is very good condition no need work is been book service with Subaru dealership.

$18,000Negotiable
Brunswick West, VIC

19/04/2024

2014 SUBARU FORESTER 2.5i CONTINUOUS VARIABLE 4D WAGON

  • 190734 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

2014 Subaru Forester Luxury model for sale. Under 200,000kms, heated leather seats, Subaru floor mats (including boot), full sized spare wheel, no damage other than cosmetic, serviced regularly. A very good, reliable, safe daily driver. Registered until May. Will organise roadworthy.

$15,190Negotiable
Welshpool, VIC

19/04/2024

2016 SUBARU FORESTER 2.5i-S CONTINUOUS VARIABLE 4D WAGON

  • 74500 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

This is a well loved car we have had since new. We have upgraded so now want to pass it on to a new family. The car is in good general condition and has never given us any problems. It has been a great car for us and we will miss the panoramic sunroof. There is some wear on the steering wheel. Full log book service history, low Kms Tow bar fitted and loads of safety tech. EXCITING FEATURES - Leather seats - Adaptive cruise control - GPS navigation system - ABS brakes - Bluetooth technology - Vo

$25,000Negotiable
Cleveland, QLD

19/04/2024

2020 SUBARU FORESTER 2.5i-L (AWD) CONTINUOUS VARIABLE 4D WAGON

  • 89600 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

Top of the line 2020 Subari Forrester S, one owner. Rego until March 2025. Key Features Include 18 Inch Alloy Wheels Auto Transmission Eyesight Technology Leather Seats Sunroof GPS Navigation Rear Parking Sensors Rear Camera Electric Tailgate Bluetooth System Apple Carplay And Android Auto CD player Adaptive Cruise Control Lane Centering Function Blind Spot Warnings Forward Collision Mitigation ABS Brakes Electronic Stability Control

$32,500Negotiable
Woonona, NSW

19/04/2024

2004 SUBARU FORESTER X 4 SP AUTOMATIC 4D WAGON

  • 247252 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

2004 Subaru Forester 2.5x Automatic Very reliable car Runs very well, no mechanical issues Good condition inside and outside It has some minor scratches and some cosmetic imperfections Rego-insurance June 2024 Green slip June 2024 Pink slip 22/12/23 Selling due to upgrade Thule rack RHINO-RACK MASTERFIT ROOF BOX 370L (BLACK) almost new. Aditional storage You are welcome to ask and to book an inspection

$5,400Negotiable
Keerrong, NSW

19/04/2024

2019 SUBARU FORESTER 2.5i-S (AWD) CONTINUOUS VARIABLE 4D WAGON

  • 45000 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

- Full log book service history with Subaru - Full comprehensive car insurance till Oct 2024 - 7 airbags to protect you and your family with an ANCAP safety rating of 5 - Rear view camera - Blind spot sensor - Remote central locking - Voice recognition - Powered sunroof - Hill holder - Lane departure warning - Lane keeping - active assist - Facial Recognition (Drowsiness / Distraction Alert) - Pre Collision Braking - Automatic Stop Start Fuel Saving Technology - Active torque tran

$38,999Negotiable
Castle Hill, NSW

18/04/2024

2013 SUBARU FORESTER 2.0XT PREMIUM CONTINUOUS VARIABLE 4D WAGON

  • 123949 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

Very reliable, fun car! It has great speakers, a sunroof and leather seats. air conditioner is perfect dual cab, brakes have been done recently. Full service history. DELIVERS GREAT VALUE This 2013 Subaru Forester has the handling and a very comfortable interior, bringing it closer to renowned up-market models than ever before. 7 airbags and an ANCAP safety rating of 5. Powered mirrors, cruise control, USB audio input, side airbags and front fog lamps. YOU WILL LOVE THESE FEATURES This 2013 S

$19,000Negotiable
Adelaide CBD, SA

18/04/2024

2007 SUBARU FORESTER X 5 SP MANUAL 4D WAGON

  • 278930 km
  • SUV
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

Beloved Subaru that I'm selling because I've received a car from the family. Never used for towing but very well used. Hoping to sell without rego or road worthy. AWD with low function, stat navigation, 6 x cd stacker, roof racks, sevice book - Recently replaced timing belt - Regularly serviced - Clutch and gear box replaced - Small amounts of rust on roof - Small oil leaks - small scratches and dints

$3,500Negotiable
Brown Hill, VIC

18/04/2024

SUBARU FORESTER MY20 - 2.5i IMMACULATE CONDITION

  • 99000 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

SUBARU Forester 2.5i MY20 in ⭐️ IMMACULATE CONDITION ⭐️ * Still under new car warranty until 2025 * NO WOVR * NO finance owing on the vehicle * NO pets or kids * Non-smoker * Ice silver metallic * Regularly serviced, last service was 5,000k ago - service books * Genuine Subaru mats rrp $650 * Compliance and first registered Jan 2020 build date Oct 2019 * 6 months rego * Log books and 2 keys ⭐️IMMACULATE CONDITION⭐️ Scammers - don’t bother

$29,900Negotiable
Benowa, QLD

18/04/2024

2008 SUBARU FORESTER XT 5 SP MANUAL 4D WAGON

$19,500Negotiable
Hornsby, NSW

18/04/2024

2019 Subaru Forester 2.5i-S (AWD)

  • 36295 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

NOW WRECKING DISMANTLING SPARE PARTS AT GENERAL JAPANESE SPARES WE WRECK ALL MAKES OF JAPANESE CARS, SUCH AS: TOYOTA, LEXUS, SUBARU, MAZDA, NISSAN, HYUNDAI, MITSUBISHI, HONDA. ADDRESS: 58-60 CHADDERTON STREET CABRAMATTA PHONE: 02******7888 WWW.JAPANESE.COM.AU BUSINESS HOURS: MON-FRIDAY 8 TO 5 SAT: 9 TO 2 ALSO U CAN FIND US ON FACEBOOK AND EBAY

$5Negotiable
Cabramatta, NSW

Dealer used
18/04/2024

2015 Subaru Forester 2.5i-S

  • 104306 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

NOW WRECKING DISMANTLING SPARE PARTS AT GENERAL JAPANESE SPARES WE WRECK ALL MAKES OF JAPANESE CARS, SUCH AS: TOYOTA, LEXUS, SUBARU, MAZDA, NISSAN, HYUNDAI, MITSUBISHI, HONDA. ADDRESS: 58-60 CHADDERTON STREET CABRAMATTA PHONE: 02******7888 WWW.JAPANESE.COM.AU BUSINESS HOURS: MON-FRIDAY 8 TO 5 SAT: 9 TO 2 ALSO U CAN FIND US ON FACEBOOK AND EBAY

$5Negotiable
Cabramatta, NSW

Dealer used
18/04/2024

2003 SUBARU FORESTER X 5 SP MANUAL 4D WAGON, 5 seats MY03

  • 326800 km
  • SUV
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

Reliable everday car power steering cruise control new tyres 2nd owner 6 mths new window wipers Rego 6mths 6 mth ultra care to sign over Rd worthy done 6 mths ago. will redo if requested minor top coat break down doesn't affect performance 4 cylinder great fuel economy sound mechanically replaced clutch chain no issues cash sale only - make offer Need gone by end of May 2024 NO SCAMMERS OR TIME WASTERS

$4,100Negotiable
Brisbane Region, QLD

18/04/2024

2019 SUBARU FORESTER 2.5i (AWD) CONTINUOUS VARIABLE 4D WAGON

Negotiable
Lane Cove, NSW

18/04/2024

2018 SUBARU FORESTER 2.5i-S (AWD) CONTINUOUS VARIABLE 4D WAGON

  • 58000 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

Excellent condition, service history, new tyres and battery

$29,500Negotiable
Cherrybrook, NSW

17/04/2024

2009 SUBARU FORESTER XT PREMIUM 4 SP AUTO ELEC SPORTSHIFT 4D WAGON

  • 230000 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

2009 Subaru forester xt premium 4x4. Runs amazing, kept up to date with services. Black leather interior. Subwoofer and new stereo. Large sunroof opening. Purchased this car two years ago, used only a few times a week as I work from home. Will come with registration and safety certificate. Doesn’t come with current plates in picture. Please no time wasters

$10,000Negotiable
Tugun, QLD

17/04/2024

2004 SUBARU FORESTER XS LUXURY 4 SP AUTOMATIC 4D WAGON

  • 227100 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

For sale is my 2004 Subaru Forester XS Luxury. I've owned this car for a little over a year, buying off of a young family who needed a bigger car. I've recently accepted a job elsewhere and need to move from Perth, hence the sale. My intention with the car has been to slowly restore and maintain it so I could own it for the foreseeable future, so I have done a fair amount of work to it in the last year. It also comes with detailed service history and receipts for the entire life of the car! It

$6,500Negotiable
Ardross, WA

17/04/2024

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

$11,500Negotiable
Stony Rise, TAS

17/04/2024

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.