2008 Subaru Forester 2.5x Sports review from North America
"Reliable, capable, and great value"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The hill holder function was over adjusted when I purchased the vehicle. It was corrected a week later.
General comments?
Great power and a tight chassis make the Forester fun to drive. Since it is based on the Impreza platform, the gearbox is also sport-oriented.
Plenty of cargo room with the seats folded and more space up front than the 2005 Legacy, however, rear seat room is much tighter.
Great gas mileage, 28MPG combined city/highway.
All wheel drive excellent, as in all Subaru's.
The stock all-season Yokohama Geolander tires are great in the snow and dry pavement, but emit too much road noise.
Handles superbly off road and in inclement weather.
Cabin is too noisy at highway speeds.
Factory upgraded stereo/sub-woofer just adequate in my opinion.
Suspension a little too harsh.
Despite the negatives, this vehicle is a joy to drive, and problem free. I have owned many Subarus, and I will gladly put up with a lackluster stereo and wind noise for a reliable, safe, and solid vehicle.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2008 |
| Year of manufacture | 2008 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5L Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 12 miles |
| Most recent distance | 15000 miles |
| Previous car | Subaru Legacy |
| Date of Entry | 22nd March, 2009 |