2005 Subaru Forester

I loved this car !!

By Ed Sherman (NY) on Friday, April 12, 2013

I owned and sold this car
Reason: Damaged beyond repair-Hurricane Sandy - My approximate mileage is 90,000

Pros: "Safe, reliable, dependable, unique looking."

Cons: "None !!!"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I purchased this new in November of 2003. I absolutely loved everything about this vehicle. The car was flooded during Hurricane Sandy in October of 2012. I had very low mileage, and was pleasantly surprised by how much my insurance paid me. Subarus are known for maintaining a high value, even older models. I replaced my damaged 2004 with a 2013 almost exactly to the day-9 years later. I miss my old Forester,but I do love my new one !"

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5th Subaru I've owned, LOVE them!

By Li (CO) on Monday, April 08, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 69,000

Pros: "great mileage, very comfortable to drive"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I live in the country and drive over 20 miles of gravel roads just to get to the grocery store. My county is poor and the roads are horrible. Never have a problem with my "Roo". People can't believe how much I can get in it when I fold down the back seats, I have a small business so this is very important, also."

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Reliability and it goes in snow and ice!!!

By Dan (NJ) on Monday, April 01, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 86,000

Pros: "see above... great value!"

Cons: "it's not a sedan,it rides a bit hard on long trips"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"My main requirement is reliability... the car needs to start in cold weather, run faultlessly and get me to work every day without a hassle ... this car has done that for 7 years, day in day out without fail! Good gas mileage, easy handling, small turn circle, easy to parallel park, good front and rear visibility. I have never opened the engine hood.. always had it routine serviced at the dealership and never wanted to know what/where/when ... just do it and don't bother me with the details.. that's what this car has done for me. My one point of reservation is that it delivers a fairly stiff, noisy ride on bumpy roads. I like the high, flat rear space which is easy to load without bending over and I was able to get a boxed bathroom sink, cabinet, toilet and medicine cabinet/mirror easily in the back."

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High maintenance, gas guzzling unreliable moneypit

By neveragainsub (NY) on Friday, March 15, 2013

I owned and sold this car
Reason: Costly to maintain and drive, unreliable, many repairs - My approximate mileage is 139,000

Pros: "great in the snow"

Cons: "costs way to much to own and maintain, unreliable"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 1

"We purchased the 2005 xt manual turbo engine forester and at first we loved it despite its extreme high maintenance schedule and need for premium gas. Over the years it has blown the turbo twice (no aftercooling system), many electronic failures (mirror, trunk lock, rear wiper, etc), constantly burns through oil, lots of body rattles and wind noise while driving. It needed new wheel bearings, cv joint and exhaust before we finally stopped throwing money at it all the while paying $4.40/gallon of gas to get about 16 mpg. Its only saving grace was that it was great in the snow."

2 people out of 3 found this review helpful

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Second Subaru, BEST I'VE EVER OWNED

By Kevlin (TN) on Wednesday, March 06, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 199,050

Pros: "Ultra reliable under a variety of conditions."

Cons: "2 wheel bearings had to be replaced."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"Bought my 2005 Forester new, and have driven it with pleasure for 7 years. One thing I have an issue with is replacing two wheel bearings... Our Outback also had two replaced. Subaru needs to look into the issue. We've kept up with the maintenance, and the rates are about right. It goes everywhere I ask - in snow, in mud, across a creek almost up to the top of the tires. It just pulled a 2-horse trailer (empty) from Oklahoma to Tennessee, though it did struggle going up hills. It's comfortable for long hauls, it will "lay you back in the seat" with acceleration. I wouldn't change a thing... except maybe to have a newer one."

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lOVE THIS CAR!!! Its awesome in snow or icy condi

By tAYLORSMOMMIE (CO) on Wednesday, February 27, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 84,000

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"tions. Never slips or feels out of control at all. Also good for kids/car seats. Wish it had a dvd player built into the back head rest or ceiling for convenience. had to buy dvd player to fit over headrest. good gas mileage, dealer always wants me to trade it in since I have low mileage. I drive I 70 a lot and rush hour in Denver during snowy conditions__ I'm always praising it to coworkers and even told a lady she should buy one!!! Very reliable."

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