Subaru Forester (2002 - 2008) 2.0 AWD S-Turbo 5d (2002/52) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I'm a photographer based in the Cotswolds!
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
No idea.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Nope - No interest in the new-look Foresters. To be candid, Subaru have dropped the ball with regard to running costs as far as I can tell.
What are you likely to buy next?
Possibly a Tiguan? Nothing grabs me since I can't afford the NEW RR Sport.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£18,000
When did you buy the car?
December 2002
Did you get a good deal and why?
Car was imported from Belgium via specialist importer. We also forward purchased euros to get a good exchange rate on deal.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
I wanted a fast, four-wheel-drive estate-car.
What was the dealer like?
Fantastic.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Brilliant. This is the first car I have genuinely felt 'affection' for. The throttle response is so good, it's great fun to drive. Must be replaced soon & I'm holding back a bit.
What's it like to park?
Easy-peasy - there's automatic hill-start.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Been a bit heavy on pads & discs. Replaced battery twice. Engine air/fuel monitor costly to replace.
What's most practical about your car?
Holds bags of gear, goes like smoke.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
S-Turbo engine: SWEEEET. Very well specced e.g. cruise-control also used often.
