2004 Subaru Forester XS review from North America
"This car does what it's advertised to do, safely and economically"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The doors seem to get parking lot dings more easily than any other car I've owned. It may be because this car is black and they are more visible. Would never buy another black car.
Windshield got cracked after impact with small rock, expensive to replace.
General comments?
Generally a great handling vehicle. It feels better than most sedans yet I have a better (higher) seating position. Great visibility. My average mileage over the last 9 months is 8.9 liters/100km (approx 28mpg US) This includes driving in snow and a fair amount of trailer towing.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2004 |
| Year of manufacture | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 5 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 37000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Subaru Legacy |
| Date of Entry | 12th September, 2005 |