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Perry writes:
2005 Subaru Forester XT Review
ProsGood and nice looking car Consvery 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:
2005 Subaru Forester XT Review
ProsEverything ConsNothing 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
ProsIt 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. ConsThe 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:
2005 Subaru Forester XT Review
ProsQuick, reliable, AWD, turbo, durable Consgranola 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:
2005 Subaru Forester XT Review
ProsDoes 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. Cons80s dash, some find it a challenge. No diesel option. Brakes not quite powerful enough considering power/weight.
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Mike writes:
2005 Subaru Forester XT Premium Package Review
ProsHandling, acceleration, Subaru AWD, gigantic sunroof ConsPremium 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
ProsIt is a subaru ConsI may have to sell it one day
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Monty writes:
2005 Subaru Forester XT Review
ProsPerformance, reliability, fun, 4wd ConsLooks, fuel economy
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Michael writes:
2005 Subaru Forester X Review
Prosit goes anny where Consnone
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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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Austin writes:
2005 Subaru Forester XT Premium Package Review
Prosgood in snow and spacious Consnone
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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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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
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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
2008 Subaru Forester Reviews
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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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