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1999 Subaru Forester User Reviews

1999 Subaru Forester Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 14 reviews

  • Performance:4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars 4.2 / 5
  • Appearance:3.6 out of 5 stars3.6 out of 5 stars3.6 out of 5 stars3.6 out of 5 stars3.6 out of 5 stars 3.6 / 5
  • Build Quality:4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars 4.2 / 5
  • Overall:4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars 4.5 / 5

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"ride" 6 reviews
"power" 5 reviews
"fuel economy" 3 reviews
"handling" 3 reviews
"awd" 2 reviews

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Victoria writes:
1999 Subaru Forester S Review
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i like how it handles

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its looks like a stationwagon

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Get One If You Live In Nd — the acceleration isn't the best but it does get up and go really good breaks and i love how it handles the only thing that likes to go wrong with these is the rear seal wich is no biggie the body is ok if you like stationwagons it gets great gas mpg if you keep the spark plugs changed every year or so and very little maintenance needs to be done with it and i really love to drive this car

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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David writes:
1999 Subaru Forester L Review
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Economical and well rounded

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A bit small for 4 (or 5!) people, wish it was a 5 speed

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Forester — Great car... very well rounded, solid, and powerful for being a 4 cylinder. Performs and handles really well. Gets about 260 to 300 miles per tank of gas depending on where and how you drive. The AWD is great! Its alot of fun to drive as well!!!!!

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Marianne writes:
1999 Subaru Forester L Review
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I love my car.

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Cost to mutch.

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Best Car In The World — You can trust it too work at any time. Best car in the world. Its fun to drive. It cost to mutch. Good braking og good handling on any roads. Appearance and exterior is not the best, but still a cool car. A good family car.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Andrew writes:
1999 Subaru Forester Base Review
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good for the dogs

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siza

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Buster — its ok good for the dogs and getting around, it does sit doin all speeds but it is not very economical. easy for the dogs getting in and out and everyone thinks it is mint and looks like a ambulance.lol........

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Craig writes:
1999 Subaru Forester S Review
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Reliable

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Not enough power

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1999 Subaru Forester — errrr. the 2L motor was solid but did little unless it was bouncing off the rev limiter. That aside it was a great vehicle. No real issues. Did everything I asked of it and then some. would recommend to all

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Matt writes:
1999 Subaru Forester L Review
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AWD

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99 Forester — Drives Great for a Econ Station Wagon. I love the AWD in the rain and snow and even the dry corners. The Apperance leaves a little something to be desired, but It gets the job done Good MPG for an AWD car.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Steven writes:
1999 Subaru Forester S Review
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Amazing ride, power, safety and handeling.

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none that stand out

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Upgrade — it is a great car, i have upgraded to this from a holden combo so just about anything would seem like a dream compared to that. but even with that is it an amazing car that has no real downpoints that i can see.

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Emie writes:
1999 Subaru Forester S Review
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sporty, awd, climate control, huge moon roof, heated seats, electric heated mirrors

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uses alot of petrol in city driving...

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My Subaru Forester — love the subaru forester...awd, heated seats, etc etc...tho the auto tranny makes it expensive on petrol...love the sound of the turbo.... parts are expensive especially the bumpers, front and back...great on the road tho...hugs corners easily.

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Merrisa writes:
1999 Subaru Forester L Review
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Everything

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Kinda nerdy looking

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I Love It — Simply the best car I have ever owned. IT drive very well. Out performs many cars in its class for fuel mileage, handling, and overall quality. This car has over 200000 miles and still goes strong. The 4X4 makes it a very great car. I will drive this car until 1000000 miles and I already want another one already.

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Ashley writes:
1999 Subaru Forester S Review
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Nothing

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One Of The Best Al-round Cars You Can Get — I had this as a company car and I must admit that this was a great car. It was primarily bought as a load-lugger, but this thing could shift! Sure it had a carry load of one tonne and was effectively an off-road estate, but this had the drive train and the chassis of the Subaru Impreza and shifted the same when you put the pedal to the floor. It wasn't too bad off-road either! I thought this was a great car. It had the most space I have ever seen in a car, loads of storage and a great drive. It wasn't even that bad on petrol/insurance!

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Cost $19,190 Original MSRP $5,486 Average Instant Market Value $5,492 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 25 23
Horsepower 165 165 146
Crash Test Rating 4 4
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 33.2 34.3 29.6
Front Leg Room (inches) 43.0 43.3 41.5

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It's A Wonderful Ride. By Lago108

This car can go fast and I feel incredibly safe at 80 mph with no shimmy or shake. Getting out of tight spots is a snap the way it jumps on a dime and the handling is tight - so much fun to drive and... Read More

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2008 Subaru Forester Reviews

Nice Family Sedan By Frederick

AWD is heavy on gas use. Back seat middle can be tight with two booster seats at each side. BOXER should last longer than others. good hauling capacity. meeds less maintenance than many other Japanese... Read More

A Very Good Car. People Who Live In Areas With Snow Will Appreciate The Awd. Fairly Fun To Drive. By Brady

It is a great car. It may not be the best looking car, but it is reliable. I have had one maintenance problem, but my Subaru is a repaired salvaged title. It is pretty noisy in the back/cargo area... Read More

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