2003 Subaru Forester 2.5x review from North America
"OK for price"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Dealer took 4 days to figure out why airconditioner wouldn't work - Out of Freon.
Select dealership by technical expertise!
No other problems with car.
General comments?
For a 4 cylinder, very fast; Passing is a breeze!
Ride is bouncy, rough and feel every crack/hole on street.
City: 21 mpg, average speed 19 mph.
Interior OK - nothing fancy.
Exterior OK - no rust, but not shiny either.
All wheel drive hard on tire threads... excessive wear.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 14 miles |
| Most recent distance | 39800 miles |
| Previous car | Jeep Grand Cherokee |
| Date of Entry | 3rd June, 2007 |