Comfortable economical small wagon, AWD is great to drive and holds the road and its line in corners extremely well. We love driving it. 6l / 100 since new, done 16,000km to date - mostly counry Km's.

I wouldn't tell a mate to buy one without telling them in detail about the DPF problems others are having and its inexpicable stalling on us that can leave you exposed to other moving traffic. . .very unhappy with this characteristic of the car. IT IS NOT DRIVER ERROR. Sort that out Subaru Aus. and I'd give the car a 4.5 to 5 rating.

Subaru says nothing wrong.

We have both been diesel drivers for close on 30 years and our other vehicle is also a diesel.

1st gear is a little on the high side.
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I wanted something that would tow, and ideally a wagon. I ended up looking at the mini "suvs". The forester was the best of a bad lot. The rav and tiguan rode hard, the rav had awful seats, xtrails blow transfer cases, tiguan hopeless use of space, mitsubishi - well nothing good about it. Ended up with the X manual.

Trouble is 22 months in the car annoys me so much I'm thinking of trading it.

It pitches, the gearbox drives me nuts, the paint is criminal. Look at some in a carpark, they all have scratches. The center console lid catch has...Read more

I suffered a vibration in the gearbox of my automatic Forester XT, the car spent 10 weeks at dealerships being looked at before being told that it was within acceptable limits. This was the second reliability problem I have had with Foresters in as many years, and lost alot of money trading it in. On the other hand, many people enjoy great reliability. Could have been great.
Very comfortable to drive. Handled well, very practical, and looks fantastic. Subaru all wheel drive is second to none.
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I use my Forester on the beach most days when tide is right (mid to low). Surprisingly good with the manual / low range a must. Used to have a Pajero 2001 which was better on sand with more power & diff lock however too thirsty and now costly to replace with a new for what I need ... the Forester does the job on the beach fine... lighter so does not sink in sand as quick & I tend to get by without deflating tyres so often. OK I do not tow others out of sand in the Forester however did cost me a Pajero clutch so possibly a good thing! Son also h...Read more

I live on acreage and do a lot of kms everyday. This car is engaging to drive and very versatile. As an everyday driver it is perfect for me and I can leave the 4WD for the weekends. I do need a bit more room, which the new Forester has, but I don't like the bland SUV look it now has. With the new Liberty/Outback looking like Daewoo's poor cousin; Subaru needs to lift its game with external design.
Beautiful engine that sings out to just over 6000rpm.Full time AWD is more than handy living on acreage.The sunroof is huge. With the windows down a...Read more

I would buy it again any day of the week. I have been looking to upgrade but after driving 2010 models of other makes, i think ill just stick with the forester. nothing else compares, responsiveness, looks, capabilities forester all the way!
2007 xs auto.. I love this car! As a sales rep, I do about 1000 km a week, the forester has kept up with every step. I have 2 german shepherds that fit in the back beautifully. It is safe safe safe, i have never ever felt out of control like in some other cars. Fits everything in, safe, good on fuel, loo...Read more

An all round great vehicle, the most practical and easy to live with vehicle I have ever owned. Not the fanciest, not the fastest or the cheapest but by far the best. No other vehicle comes close for a modern day family car, in this age of choice and high petrol prices.
Amazing economy, for a large 4 cylinder. All-Wheel-Drive gives stability and confidence in any conditions, on or off road. Once you've driven with AWD you'll never want a front or rear wheel drive car again. Plenty of cargo space, good vision from high driving position and windo...Read more