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2010 Subaru Forester User Reviews

2010 Subaru Forester Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 15 reviews

  • Performance:4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars 4.4 / 5
  • Appearance: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
  • Build Quality: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
  • Overall:4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars 4.4 / 5

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PROS
"power" 7 reviews
"ride" 7 reviews
"fuel economy" 5 reviews
"handling" 4 reviews
"awd" 2 reviews
CONS
"power" 2 reviews

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jeffrey1084 writes:
2010 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Review
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Fun sporty drive, good mileage

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Rear seat do not lay back. Power must be on to roll up electric windows.

jeffrey1084
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Excellent Value — I looked at and drove everything in this class. I felt the Forester gave the best value for the money. It is roomy inside(I am 6'1" an don't need to have the drivers seat all the way back)The 2010 sits a few inches higher than older models and has a more small SUV look that the older "station wagon" style. It has an ample cargo space for day to day stuff even with the rear seats up. Good accneleration and handling on highway and city. I have drive the car just over 2000 miles already and my combined MPG is just under 25.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Jack2003 writes:
2010 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Review
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Quality design & engineering

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Quality of interior materials

Jack2003
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Very Well-built Vehicle With Outstanding Safety Design — Good solid balanced feel in braking,turns,and acceleration--it is fun to drive. The engineering quality is evident in its handling, although a 5-speed transmission would smooth out acceleration. The quality of the interior materials could be better and storage increased. The passenger seat is low. Vertical adjustment or power seat should be available for passenger seat. Overall, the Forrester is a roomy and balanced design. So far,I'm very happy with my purchase and the Adventure Subaru Dealership.

Primary Use: Family transportation

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larry611 writes:
2010 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Review
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no complaints yet.

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too early to say

larry611
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Very Impressed With Handling And Acceleration.i Would Have Wished That They Included Rack. — I love the handling and fuel economy. It is very agile and is very dependable when you need to make quick turns. Brakes work really well and stops when you need it to stop. Appearance wise, sometimes a head turner.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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BALLAN16 writes:
2010 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Review
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Safety rating, Forward visibility.

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RATTLES, RATTLES, RATTLES

BALLAN16
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The Worst Car That I Have Ever Owned — This could be a good car, but it is a croaker. Build quality is appalling. I found out too late that Foresters (and Subarus generally) are plagued by rattles. Google "Rattles Subaru" for pages of hits. Mine is a class winner. Rattles everywhere which Dealer (Stealer) has acknowledged but not fixed. Fobbed off to Subaru which just does not care. BE WARNED AND DO NOT BUY.

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Chantal writes:
2010 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited Review
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Does not feel so much like driving an SUV, and has a lot of get-up-and-go...even for an automatic!

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Nothing!

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Awesome Little Suv! — 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 kicks their butt!

Primary Use: Family transportation

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toyotaron writes:
2010 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited Review
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I love the AWD.

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Front seats are not very comfortable but there are butt warmers.  Car is rather underpowered.

toyotaron
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This Is A Good Choice For New England Winters. — 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 saved our lives.

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Eric writes:
2010 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Review
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Its a subaru, and all wheel drive

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Too Quiet

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Subaru Forester — Family Lease, given to me for college, great car, proud to own a Subaru. Not the most powerful car but it can get going and it has great traction in any weather. Decent Gas mileage. Overall a really solid car

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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spdjnke writes:
2010 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited Review
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Fantastic handling, comfortable and VERY spacious, absolutely love the recline ability for the back seats and a HUGE sunroof.

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Wish the car could be better insulated against road noise, also the dash could use some more thought to make it more technology savvy.

spdjnke
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Fantastic All Year Vehicle With A Very Spacious Interior! — I would have to say it's one of the most utiliarian vehicles that i've owned over the past years, this is our 3rd subaru so I can only say good things about reliability and over all performance and residual value. Best bang for your buck by any means. As for the down side I only have 1 gripe and that's the noise insulation from the road otherwise the vehicle would be perfect. Did someone say SNOW? ha!! never thought twice about going out even in a blizzard, as long as you put on snow tires, the Forester is UNSTOPPABLE!

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Sarah5037 writes:
2010 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium Review
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Good for family/dog, lots of space

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Sometimes sluggish transmission

Sarah5037
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Great Buy — A little bit of squeaking and the transmission can be sluggish. Lots of passenger/head room and dog-approved. Good gas mileage so far, well within the 20-26mpg range and closer to 26 even with city-driving.

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Mark writes:
2010 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Premium Review
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engine sound, seating position

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who uses a 6-CD changer anymore???

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I Have More People Stop Me And Ask About The Car Than Any Car I've Owned. — Great car for winter driving. My previous car was a Honda Pilot and this car is a bit smaller, but more comfortable seating position. The first thing that you notice from the interior is the view of the intercooler intake. Very cool. The car is awesome in any sketchy weather, rain or snow. The 2.5l boxer with the turbo is music to the ears for engine lovers.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Cost $17,789 Average Instant Market Value $20,952 Average Instant Market Value $20,363 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 27 27 27
Horsepower 170 170 180
Crash Test Rating 5 5
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 33.5 34.3 35.7
Front Leg Room (inches) 43.1 43.00 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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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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2007 Subaru Forester Reviews

Great! By Spencer

Overal a great car! Handles great especially with new struts. The all wheel drive makes it at home in the snow and the five speed keeps the gas mileage around 25 even ripping up the mountain roads. ... Read More

The Best Car By Ethan

its perfect its very fast it has nice interior theres turbo its sti its very fun to drive its a nice priced car the exterior is amazingly awsome its a very very nice car its just amazing and its fast ... Read More

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