Subaru Forester (1997 - 2003) Owner Reviews
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- Results 1 to 10 of 28
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- Year/plate: 2003/53
- Bought: Used in April 2019
Startling value for money at under£4k s/h. You can't beat a Japanese car made in Japan. This this is the...
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- Year/plate: 2001/Y
- Bought: Used in November 2014
4wd agility and ability to keep going when most cars can't. Plenty of space both for passengers and...
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- Year/plate: 2001/X
- Bought: Used in November 2009
Nothing stops this car - snow, ice, hell or high water. It goes like a sports car, traverses farm...
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- Year/plate: 2002/52
- Bought: Used in October 2010
Such a good all rounder, I've yet to find something it isn't good at.
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- Year/plate: 1999/S
- Bought: Used in January 2010
AWD...
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- Year/plate: 2001/X
- Bought: Used in March 2007
4 doors, 5 seats, will take 3m lengths of wood or pipe without any problem. Great visibility. Loads...
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- Year/plate: 1999/V
- Bought: Used in January 2008
Plenty of room and comfort. Fits everything I want and should always be able to get there -...
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- Year/plate: 2001/51
- Bought: Used in March 2008
I can fit a dog cage in the back so my two dogs are safe and luggage in the boot.
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- Year/plate: 2002/52
- Bought: Used in March 2008
decent boot with room for dog, a few logs, a chainsaw and other tools (just paid £40 to Subaru...
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- Year/plate: 2002/52
- Bought: Used in January 2008
Tows, commutes or thrashes around without any problem.
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