Subaru Forester 1997-

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  • Economy

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    A little high on serviceing costs, parts tricky to source.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Slight body roll on hard cornering.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    4x4 all power down through the wheels.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Clutch judder can be annoying. Exhaust heat sheilding corrodes and vibrates/rattles.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    As with other 4x4s, looks OK covered in mud!

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    No alarm as standard on this model.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Responsive and torquey - Tows well.

    Other

    Exhaust heat sheilding corrodes and rattles.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes