2004 Subaru Forester XT review from North America
"A well designed pocket rocket SUV"
General comments?
Subaru's marketing and engineering Dept's finally got their act together.
This little SUV is quick off the line and has reasonably good handling and ride comfort. The brakes feel a bit spongy, but stop the car if you step on them. The turbos water cooled design eliminates the concerns over cooking the oil. It comes with most of the options one would want. The heated mirrors and wipers really come in handy in snow and ice. The vehicle was really designed for snow country.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 1/10 |
| Reliability marks | 1/10 |
| Comfort marks | 4/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 1500 miles |
| Previous car | Subaru SVX |
| Date of Entry | 2nd March, 2004 |