2005 Subaru Forester LL Bean Edt. review from North America
"The best small SUV out there, never changing back to another!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Just the fuel lid, but went back to the dealership and they fixed it right away. Other than that, nothing has gone wrong.
General comments?
This car is the best car I have ever driven. I use and abuse cars. I had a 1999 Mercury Mystique and it couldn't handle the wear and tear it was getting. This Subaru is just unbelievable. I mean it is great on a sunny day, great on a rainy day, great on a snowy day. It responds very well, great on turns, great on rough terrain, and great on hills. Mileage isn't that bad for a AWD small SUV. I get about 20mpg in the city and 26mpg on the highway, with hills; I'm sure the mileage would be better on flat highways. I am a wide guy and fit perfectly fine in the driver's seat. The rear seats have good room. The sunroof is great... almost like a convertible. My friends have driven the car and they all loved it. They are say they are getting Subaru's from now on. One friend has a 1999 mustang svt and he says the Forester has better handling than his mustang. Awesome car, awesome performance... Just awesome!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 33 miles |
| Most recent distance | 39850 miles |
| Previous car | Mercury Mystique |
| Date of Entry | 11th October, 2006 |