Subaru Forester (97-03) - Review

Review by Parkers on
Launched in the UK a month before the Land Rover Freelander, the Forester was showing the way forward when it came to combining on and off road ability and agility. Although the Forester is more conventionally styled it has as much ground clearance as a Freelander and a proper low-range gearbox on non-turbo models. Certainly worth considering for part time off roaders.
4 out of 5

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3 out of 5

Running costs

It is based on the Impreza and running costs are just a few pounds higher. Fuel economy is pretty car-like too, averaging 30 mpg overall. Insurance is a reasonable group 11 whilst the resale value is extremely strong.

Summary Running Costs

Servicing period

7,500 minor / 15,000 major

Warranty

Mechanical 3 years, bodywork 6 years

Road tax (12 months)

£220.00 - £270.00

Vehicle excise duty (VED) varies according to the CO2 emissions and the fuel type of the vehicle. For cars registered after March 1st 2001 VED or road tax is based on the car's CO2 emissions. For cars registered before March 1st 2001 it is based on engine size.

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