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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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2002 SUBARU FORESTER X 4 SP AUTOMATIC 4D WAGON

  • 2780421 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

A GREAT FIRST CAR , NO ACCIDENT DAMAGE,NEW RADIATOR.NEW WATER PUMP, NEAR NEW TYRES,REGISTERED,HAYMAN REECE TOWING, ROOF RACKS,COLD AIRCON,ELECTRIC WINDOWS & MIRRORS ARE SOME OF THE GREAT FEATURES. THERE IS A PAINT FADE ON ROOF & BONNET. THE HEAD GASKET NEEDS REPLACING,HENCE THE VERY LOW PRICE, IT IS DRIVEABLE BUT NEEDS CONSTANT TOPPING UP OF RADIATOR

$2,750
Flagstaff Hill, SA

31/03/2024

2006 SUBARU FORESTER X 4 SP AUTO ELEC SPORTSHIFT 4D WAGON

  • 175643 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

Selling our beloved 2006 Subaru Forester to downsize to a smaller car. A major issue is the head gasket, which will need repairing, but the car still drives well. There is also a coolant leak, so the coolant needs topping up every few days. Otherwise the car has been serviced regularly, with the next service due in May 2024. It is also registered until May 25 2024, but doesn’t come with RWC. Pros: - roof rack worth $750 - extendible awning - only 175,000km on odometer - still a daily driver,

$7,000Negotiable
Preston, VIC

30/03/2024

2005 subaru forester

  • 265000 km
  • SUV
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

2.5 ltr 5 speed manual Rego till may 265000 but engine was replaced 110000 k's ago Drives good Everything works Interior good and clean Don't ask what my lowest price is, no emails

$4,200Negotiable
Elizabeth Downs, SA

30/03/2024

2007 SUBARU FORESTER XT

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

Manual 2007 forester XT. Rego until August 2024. The car has a stage one pulse racing tune, blow-off valve, aftermarket head unit and aftermarket cannon exhaust. I’ve owned the car about 1 year and am regretfully listing it for sale as I have a lot more travel coming up soon and am looking for something diesel. The car has some minor exterior issues, such as 17 year old paint work with some small spots missing, one small dent and left power mirror not working. Apart from this, the car is in

$11,000Negotiable
Boomerang Beach, NSW

30/03/2024

2016 SUBARU FORESTER 2.0XT PREMIUM CONTINUOUS VARIABLE 4D WAGON

  • 155000 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

Regretful sale, this has been a wonderful vehicle but sadly no longer suits my needs. Hopefully this car will take you all the amazing places it did for me! Useful quality of life and aesthetic upgrades done to make this car the best it can be, such as; - Front and Rear dash camera for added on-road safety - Alcantara steering wheel for better grip in corners - LED Fog lights, great to see hidden pedestrians on unlit streets - LED rear cargo light for better visibility unpacking the shopping at

$25,000Negotiable
Vermont, VIC

28/03/2024

2008 SUBARU FORESTER X 4 SP AUTO ELEC SPORTSHIFT 4D WAGON

  • 231416 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

a few shopping centre car park bruises but drives great

$8,000
Spalding, WA

28/03/2024

2012 SUBARU FORESTER X 4 SP AUTO ELEC SPORTSHIFT 4D WAGON

  • 77500 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

2012 subaru forester auto 12 months rego 77500 km Excellent condition. New tyres all round Alloy mag wheels

$15,000Negotiable
Batemans Bay, NSW

28/03/2024

2014 SUBARU FORESTER 2.5i CONTINUOUS VARIABLE 4D WAGON

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

Sell my MY14 Subaru Forester due to upgrade Regular service, well maintained inside and out High kilometers mainly highway trip Negotiable on price

$10,000Negotiable
Chapel Hill, QLD

28/03/2024

2010 SUBARU FORESTER XS PREMIUM 4 SP AUTO ELEC SPORTSHIFT 4D WAGON

  • 180000 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

Forester Subaru S3 MY10 XS Premium Wagon 5dr Spts Auto 4sp AWD 535kg 2.5i. Top of the range. I will sell the car 'stock', with all the original features. Please note, the car will be sold without any of the below aftermarket items: 1. Rims and tyres. Original wheels will be fitted. 2. Head unit. Pioneer. Stock head-unit has a reverse camera. 3. Philips white lights - Diamond Vision: $400. Will be in the car. 4. Cross bars. 5. Tow Bar: Serviced regularly. Complete service history with logbook.

$11,900
Robina, QLD

26/03/2024

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

  • 172000 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

Car is in good condition, regularly serviced and hardly taken outside of Brisbane. Features include alloy wheels, Satellite navigator, and Bluetooth phone connectivity. There is a dent on the right side near the front wheel (See pictures for details)

$15,000Negotiable
Heathwood, QLD

26/03/2024

2015 SUBARU FORESTER 2.0D-S CONTINUOUS VARIABLE 4D WAGON

  • 160206 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

423XVR Vin: J52SJDKY5FG052760 2015 Subaru Forester S4 MY15 2.0D-S 7SP CVT AWD Dark Grey - Metallic. Turbo Diesel Always kept in Lock Up Garage Car runs great, Logbook Servicing upto date, Great on Fuel - averages between 6.3 - 7.0 Litres per 100km, 108kW 350Nm New Tyres Leather seats, Power adjustable and heated front seats, GPS, Reversing Camera, Electric Sunroof, 18 inch alloys, Dual Zone Air-Conditoning, Power Cargo Door, front and back cup holders, roof rails, cruise control, Bluetooth

$22,000
North Lakes, QLD

25/03/2024

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

  • 210000 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

2009 Subaru Forester XS Premium. Subaru Forester XS Premium model. Very tidy interior and exterior and has full logbook service history. Brand new battery put in less than 2 months ago. Fresh registration until March 2025. Features: Sat Navigation Factory digital screen Reverse Camera Leather seats Automatic $11,500 ono

$11,500Negotiable
Newcastle, NSW

25/03/2024

2005 SUBARU FORESTER X 4 SP AUTO ELEC SPORTSHIFT 4D WAGON

  • 187470 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

Great reliable car Clean, tidy and in great condition. Some paint fading on the roof and the back of the drivers side mirror. Good rego history. Recently serviced, new brake pads. Roof racks Selling due to moving Rego until 15/05/24

$8,200Negotiable
Blackmans Bay, TAS

25/03/2024

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

  • 338000 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

- Cairns and the surrounding area (QLD) Hello to all, We are putting up for sale our 2007 Subaru Forester with 340,000km ~ Sale expected mid May! It has always been very well maintained which makes it an ultra reliable car. No mechanical problems after almost 30,000km of loyal service. Mechanics : ✅ The 4 tyres have been changed alignment invoice (they have less than 15,000km) ✅ Service and maintenance (supporting invoice) ✅ Front stabiliser bar pins replaced and engine degreased (supporting

$6,500Negotiable
Cairns, QLD

24/03/2024

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

2006 SUBARU FORESTER XS 4 SP AUTO ELEC SPORTSHIFT 4D WAGON

  • 261000 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

* $7500 * Head Gasket replaced * Full service costing $2700 with receipts * Kenwood stereo * Rhino roof-racks * Factory tow-ball * Few minor dings and scratches. * Bought as Daughter's first car. Ensured reliable and safe...Mother won't let her have it...

$7,500
Coffs Harbour Area, NSW

23/03/2024

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

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

  • 191900 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

This car is in great condition and only 3 owners- the original owner then her brother (briefly) and finally me. Has recently had major engine service, which included - new radiator thermostat - rebuilt heads and installation of high performance head gaskets - new front and rear shock absorbers - replaced stabilizer pins - all oils replaced (front and rear differentials and transfer case) - transmission service kit - all brake pads checked (front replaced, rear cleaned) - new wiper blades - pion

$9,500
Kariong, NSW

23/03/2024

2009 SUBARU FORESTER XS PREMIUM 5 SP MANUAL 4D WAGON

  • 350000 km
  • SUV
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

Fully reconditioned engine at 305,000 kms New tyres New break pads and break rotors New wheel bearings New sway bar link arms Apple android car play stereo with reversing camera 2 1/2 inch stainless steel sports exhaust 2 inch Subie lift Upgraded head light globes Has a tow bar and roof racks Power sunroof Front and rear cargo cover Leather interior Towbar Power windows and central locking Have got plenty of stairs including standard exhaust system, original wheels with mud terrain off road tyr

$6,500Negotiable
Crangan Bay, NSW

22/03/2024

2007 SUBARU FORESTER X 5 SP MANUAL 4D WAGON

  • 220385 km
  • SUV
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

Looking to sell my Subaru. It's registered in NSW until August the 7th, 2024. I've kept up to date with regular servicing. I've got documentation for repairs I've carried out over the last few years. There's a small chip in the windscreen - located at the top left side - that I've included images of alongside a size reference. Perfect car for a new driver or learner!

$4,500Negotiable
Dubbo, NSW

22/03/2024

2011 Subaru Forester S-edition 5 Sp Automatic 4d Wagon

  • 201000 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

Just returned after 200K service. New timing belt and water pump, also new set of breaks. Interior nice and tidy. Original leather seats are covered with custom made protective fabric. This 2011 Subaru Forester S-edition was upgraded by previous owners. The engine was tuned up and some parts replaced by more powerful version from Subaru Forester STI. Bigger Turbo ( Tomei ARMS - TD06 ), intercooler and other extras make this car “fly”. The engine produces over 300Hp, and accelerates from 0-100km

$12,750Negotiable
Port Sorell, TAS

22/03/2024

2004 SUBARU FORESTER XS LUXURY 4 SP AUTOMATIC 4D WAGON

  • 273773 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

2004 Subaru Forester 2.5 XS Luxury Selling due to upgrade for growing family. Perfect first car, great for camping. - Mechanically sound, everything works. - Full service history. - Last serviced end-2023: spark plugs replaced, new radiator. - has an oil leak, need to top up oil every couple of months. - Rego till September (13/09/2024). Features: - Auto transmission - Great aircon - Tyres ~60% - Sunroof - Towball - Leather seats - Cruise control - 16" alloy wheels

$5,700Negotiable
Lynwood, WA

21/03/2024

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

2012 Subaru Forester XT 4 SP AUTO ELEC SPORTSHIFT 4D WAGON

  • 181000 km
  • SUV
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.5L

Full log book services History... Great car.. just upgraded to a ute... Just at rotors, bushes and breaks done.. great condition ready to go

$12,000
Brisbane City, QLD

21/03/2024

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.