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Subaru Forester 2.0 AWD GLS 5d (AWP) (1997/P)

Subaru Forester 2.0 AWD GLS 5d (AWP) (1997/P) - Owner Review

Nice car-like drive, loads of room and very comfy.
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Danny Sheridan on

Subaru Forester (97-03)

Value

4 out of 5

Only buy the 'all weather pack' - great spec.

Costs

3 out of 5

Average running cost. Parts horrendous.

Driving

4 out of 5

Nice car-like drive, loads of room and very comfy.

Performance

3 out of 5

Motorway cruiser, sits at 70-90 like it's doing 30.

Reliability

3 out of 5

The dreaded cold clutch judder.

Image

4 out of 5

Good. All who travel in it like it.

Comfort

4 out of 5

Heated seats, captain's chairs, need I say more?

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Security

1 out of 5

Basic Subaru immobiliser.

Service

1 out of 5

Avoid Thurlow Nunn in Norfolk - ultra poor service.

Problems

Bodywork
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Engine
-

Gearbox
-

Other
Cold clutch judder. Don't buy a Subaru until you've driven it cold, as they ALL suffer with this problem.

Ownership

Did you buy the car new?
No

Would you buy the same model again?
Yes

Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes