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2011 Subaru Forester User Reviews

2011 Subaru Forester Review Ratings

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  • Performance:5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars 5 / 5
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  • Overall:4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars 4.3 / 5

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rfa writes:
2011 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited Review
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Give It A Test Drive And You'll Love It. — A great small SUV made better. Engine redesigned and is more zippy. Same power at lower RPM and more torque so it gets up and jams. New cloth pattern looks great and has a nice nubby feel. The radio has some extra features as well, haven't quite figured them all out. Runs quieter than the 2010 model.

Primary Use: Family transportation

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tjbtoolman writes:
2011 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Review
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Great handling, as expected.  Cargo area is the next best thing to having a pick-up!

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Give up MPG for AWD.

tjbtoolman
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More Than I Expected — 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 extremely save driving the vehicle - especially in snow/ice!

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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billcale writes:
2011 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium Review
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Impressive acceleration; easy handling; Interstate speeds cruising with ease; quiet on most paved road surfaces; easily navigate through sugar sand; good manners on wet roads and through puddles; irons out "washboard" surfaces and small potholes on unpaved streets; numerous cubbys and storage areas; good options selections; expansive sun/moon roof

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passenger seat needed to sit higher (corrected in 2012 models); styling is a problem for some; 5/6 speed automatic transmission needed for better gas mileage and improved performance

billcale
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Subaru Really Is Love — 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 of a sports sedan; and the ability to go almost anywhere with its all-time, all-wheel drive. Combined with its reputation for durability and longevity, your Forester should provide years of solid, reliable service. Great fit/finish, solid feel to all moving parts and good selection of interior fabrics/colors give this small subie a refined look. Whether driving up to the country club entrance or plowing through sand on the beach, the Forester looks and feels the part of a more expensive vehicle. Take it from a Honda CRV owner, Subaru makes a better Honda than Honda. Love the subie and it will love you back.

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Cost $19,774 Average Instant Market Value $22,887 Average Instant Market Value $22,023 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 27 29 27
Horsepower 170 170 180
Crash Test Rating N/A 4 4
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 33.5 34.3 35.7
Front Leg Room (inches) 43.6 43.0 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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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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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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