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2005 Subaru Forester User Reviews

2005 Subaru Forester Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 14 reviews

  • Performance:4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars 4.7 / 5
  • Appearance:3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars 3.8 / 5
  • Build Quality:4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars 4.8 / 5
  • Overall:4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars 4.6 / 5

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PROS
"ride" 6 reviews
"power" 4 reviews
"reliable car" 4 reviews
"speed" 3 reviews
"handling" 3 reviews
CONS
"brakes" 2 reviews
"power" 2 reviews
"fuel economy" 2 reviews

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Perry writes:
2005 Subaru Forester XT Review
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Good and nice looking car

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very good performance

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Nice And Fast Car — Performance : nice acceleration , comfort, perfect stability, strong turbo characteristic Cost of owner ship : little bit high fuel consumption but stil reasonable., good durability for parts Fun factor : very nice looking windows without frame , Appereance : very macho looking with inter cooler scope for engine hood

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Dani writes:
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Everything

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Nothing much

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Performance, Handling, Reliability, It's Got It All! — It's a fantastic car to drive. With all the usual Subaru features. I've made a few modifications to it and it flies and is also a dream to drive. It's the best car I've ever owned and I have no plans of getting rid of it.

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mikeball1994 writes:
2005 Subaru Forester XT Premium Package Review
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It has amazing handling in the snow up in the Rockies and it has wonderful heated seats and a sun roof. It also has good power too it with the turbo and interooler so it can be a very fun car to drive around on windy roads.

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The only one is that my model is an automatic and I would prefer a manual but for an automatic it still does very well and doesn't try to shift up and down constantly as you go up hills.

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Quick Little Versatile Suv — I really enjoy everything about this little car. It is very fun to drive even just to work and around town and up here in the Rockies it has enough space in the back for anything I would want to bring with me for a little adventure like my ski's or bike ect. I would advise this to anyone who wants a small SUV. It is also very reliable as are all Subi's I have had or that family has had and it has great performance in this turbocharged model.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Chris writes:
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Quick, reliable, AWD, turbo, durable

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granola image, -5 to curb appeal

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Forester Xt In 2005 — Really great all-around car for getting to and from the mountains in Colorado. Subaru build quailty, AWD, turbo, and plenty of room. Basically a de-tuned, tall 2004 WRX STi, without all the glamor. Change the exhaust system, intercooler, turbo, and add an access port, change the suspension, and you have a WRX STi!

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David writes:
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Does what it says on the tin. Loads of room for kids and their clobber. More fun off road - especially sand-  than many will credit thanks to dual range 'box.

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80s dash, some find it a challenge. No diesel option. Brakes not quite powerful enough considering power/weight.

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Good Fun All Round And Reliable Load Lugger. — This car has done many miles over all types of terrain. Tough, reliable and fuss free.

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Mike writes:
2005 Subaru Forester XT Premium Package Review
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Handling, acceleration, Subaru AWD, gigantic sunroof

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Premium fuel, had to build my own iPod connector, and I'm sure it's the car's fault that one time that I locked the keys in it with the engine running.

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Couldn't Be Happier — This car's been great. Hope to get a good 10 years out of it at least. It's been everything we wanted. Good amount of space for the dog, and now for the kid. Fantastic for snowy Minnesota (and Michigan) winters.

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Alexander writes:
2005 Subaru Forester X Review
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It is a subaru

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I may have to sell it one day

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Awesome — Love this car. It is powerful, comfortable and a great piece of machinery. Really reliable. Will definitely buy another 1

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Monty writes:
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Performance, reliability, fun, 4wd

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Looks, fuel economy

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Whooohaaa — This is one of my favourite cars, awesome performance, reliability, and can do some offroading...

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Michael writes:
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it goes anny where

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none

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Good Gas Milage — the handling is great and the all wheel bracking is excelent it's a good all alarond car good gas milage. storage is good love that the back seats fold down if you have somethings that might need a little more room

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

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good in snow and spacious

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none

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Bad Ass — i love everything about the forester xt except for that it has a five speed instead of a six. i wish that subaru had made it more powerful put it does good. its a pretty fun car to drive. another down side to it is it poor braking

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Cost $8,786 Average Instant Market Value $10,933 Average Instant Market Value $11,726 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 27 27 25
Horsepower 165 165 160
Crash Test Rating 5 4 5
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 32.0 27.9 33.5
Front Leg Room (inches) 43.7 42.9 41.3

Reviews From Other Years

2012 Subaru Forester Reviews

2012 Forester 2.5 By JPSaleeby

Have managed to put 15K on it in less than a year. No maintenance issues, but did have to replace the rear brake light lens as it was fogged up. Overall is a great daily driver and people hauler. U... Read More

Good Car Overall By wolfman1692

Only recently bought it but it has been good so far. Only down negatives are that it needs a better automatic transmission and a few extra inches of space would make a huge difference. Overall satisfi... Read More

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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

Subaru Really Is Love By billcale

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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