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2012 Subaru Forester User Reviews

2012 Subaru Forester Review Ratings

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wolfman1692 writes:
2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X Review
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safe and great handling

Cons

4-speed automatic transmission need improvement

wolfman1692
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Good Car Overall — 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 satisfied so far. Will add more after having it longer.

Primary Use: Family transportation

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JPSaleeby writes:
2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium Review
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Tiz a Subaru.  Like the AWD.  Could have more power and better MPG.

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Thin skin... first week we owned it, we were parked under an Oak Tree and acorns fell and actually dented the hood and bonnet top.  Ouch.

JPSaleeby
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2012 Forester 2.5 — 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. Use it to travel between Charleston and Myrtle Beach, SC

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Cost $21,795 MSRP $23,295 MSRP $23,745 MSRP
Gas Mileage (highway) 27 27 30
Horsepower 170 170 185
Crash Test Rating 4 4 5
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 33.5 34.3 37.2
Front Leg Room (inches) 43.1 43.0 41.3

Reviews From Other Years

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

Economical Awd And Cargo Capacity. By GGordon

I bought this car brand new in July 2009. I have not had any trouble at all. It gets 25 plus MPG all around driving. It has fulfilled all the requirements I bought it for. It's more car than SUV, ... Read More

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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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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