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2002 Subaru Forester User Reviews

2002 Subaru Forester Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 3 reviews

  • Performance:3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars 3 / 5
  • Appearance:3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5 stars 3 / 5
  • Build Quality:5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars 5 / 5
  • Overall:2.7 out of 5 stars2.7 out of 5 stars2.7 out of 5 stars2.7 out of 5 stars2.7 out of 5 stars 2.7 / 5

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Eric writes:
2002 Subaru Forester L Review
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Very drivable, AWD, decent MPG, good cargo space.

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Small for anyone over 6 feet tall, Cruise control button in a dumb spot. Low clearance.

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Does The Job, Quite Well. — This is our current daily driver. It gets decent mileage for a medium SUV, but nothing to write home about ~24mpg tops, driving very conservatively. All wheel drive is a lifesaver in the snow. It gets up and moves when needed, thanks to the 2.5l engine. Handles well thanks to the low center of gravity combined with the AWD. But lacks clearance for snowbanks etc.

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Never buy a Subaru or else live to regret it.

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I hate the expensive spare parts and non-availability of parts everywhere.

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Never A Subaru Again!!! — It has good acceleration, good for hill climbs. build quality sucks because it is expensive to maintain it. The parts are expensive and hard to find. Gas mileage is also expensive since it consumes a lot of gas. Fun to drive but not fun to spend on. It's cooling system is not designed for tropical places like the Philippines. Always prone to overheating especially in heavy traffic. Makes you paranoid each time. It sucks big time. Never buy a Subaru, you'll regret it.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Philippe writes:
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Hell Yeah

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the engine 2.5l n/a was not the most reliability and take oils

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The War Machine — good car nice look, slammed Great car for 2000$ the 165 hp 166 lb torque and the 5 speed on a ratio of 4.11 was great pull, for a car stock this car was pretty fun to drive and in the gravel on in wet, with a clutch kick it's drifting a little bit.

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Gas Mileage (highway) 25 25 23
Horsepower 165 165 160
Crash Test Rating 4 4 5
Front Leg Room (inches) 43.0 42.9 41.3

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2012 Subaru Forester Reviews

2012 Forester 2.5 By JPSaleeby

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2011 Subaru Forester Reviews

More Than I Expected By tjbtoolman

Roomy front row with an intuitive layout of dash. Back seat is a little tight for adults but great for kids. Much larger cargo ability than I first thought - much better than similar models! Feel e... Read More

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Subaru professes that LOVE is a Subaru. A few minutes driving this small SUV will convince you of that. The Subaru Forester has the quiet, comfortable ride of a larger car; the quickness and agility... Read More

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2010 Subaru Forester Reviews

Awesome Little Suv! By Chantal

Love, love, love this car as my daily driver! After driving an STi for some time, was pleasantly surprised to see how much power this baby has! I love the look on some folks faces when an SUV ki... Read More

This Is A Good Choice For New England Winters. By toyotaron

This is a good choice for an all-around small car with AWD. It is a 2010 that I bought after a tree fell on us as we were driving home one day in our 2004 Forester. We felt that the 2004's strenght ... Read More

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2009 Subaru Forester Reviews

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

Comfortable And Funn To Drive Vehicle. By Bled

It has a nice design, better than the new ones. Very good visibility. Good handling. Very very comfortable ride. Sport shift gives it a great sport like feel. Leather interior feels clean and warm se... 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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