2005 Subaru Forester review from North America
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Windows wobble at speed when open.
Harsh suspension and premature rattles on bad roads.
Scratch on phony aluminum dash panel.
Noisy and cheap engine sound.
Need full throttle for lane changes.
General comments?
Hundreds of HP on the chart, but not available on the wheels.
Symmetrical AWD is a another word for 50-50 torque split. After research, it is based on a viscous coupling design available on a 1993 patented Jeep Quadratrac. Not to mention the Boxer engine based on a German design (also available in a Tucker).
Will last forever if you can suffer a loose chassis.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2005 |
| Year of manufacture | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | Don't Know |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
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| Previous car | Jeep Grand Cherokee |
| Date of Entry | 29th September, 2008 |