2001 Subaru Forester S review from North America
"An outstanding value that's a pleasure to own"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have had absolutely NO problems with this car. It is easily the best of the 16 cars that I have owned. There is not am American or European car that can come close for reliability. I'm going to buy another one (hopefully a hybrid) when this one is old and tired.
General comments?
I did not expect much for what I paid for this car. While it may not have sexy styling, it has greatly exceeded my expectations for reliability, utility, economy, comfort, features, and performance. As a new parent, I really appreciate that it's No. 1 in its class for safety, too. No wonder Car Talk and Consumer Reports can't stop raving about it!
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| This car does not age well |
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| Lots of repairs needed to keep vehicle running |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 4 cylinder Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 36000 miles |
| Previous car | Acura Legend |
| Date of Entry | 13th April, 2004 |