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Subaru Forester

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Year	Reviews	Average Rating
2009	1		100	( Max Score = 100 )
	Starlyn -- PRESCOTT VLY, AZ (6/2008)		100		Read more
	Buy one with all the bells and whistles.

Year	Reviews	Average Rating
2006	5		72	( Max Score = 100 )
	Joyce -- Danforth, IL (3/2008)		60		Read more
	Drive the Subaru before purchasing any other SUV.

	Holtville, CA (12/2005)		96		Read more
	Make sure you take and extended test drive -- not just aroun...

	Somerdale, NJ (11/2005)		36		Read more
	don't buy one

	Monument, CO (11/2005)		100		Read more
	Consider purchasing the Premium Package, it is well worth th...

	Joyce -- Flushing, NY (9/2005)		68		Read more
	If you have any back problems, don't buy this car.

Year	Reviews	Average Rating
2005	13		87	( Max Score = 100 )
	Medford, MA (1/2006)		96		Read more
	Get the salesman lost! lol

	Edenton, NC (11/2005)		80		Read more
	Compare w/ similar small SUV's and you'll end up w/ a Forest...

	Julie -- Sugar Land, TX (10/2005)		80		Read more
	Get one..... it will make you feel smart!

	Donna -- Okemos, MI (8/2005)		100		Read more
	Try it - you might like it!

	Jerri -- North Augusta, SC (6/2005)		88		Read more
	To ask about the optional accessories.

	Beverly Hills, CA (5/2005)		92		Read more
	Drive it. It handles more like a sporty sedan that a sport u...

	Gulf Shores, AL (4/2005)		96		Read more
	Buy the XT Premium, the windroof is a blast.

	Jenna -- Racine, WI (4/2005)		80		Read more
	Get the turbo... or at least test drive both the stock and t...

	Staten Island, NY (4/2005)		96		Read more
	Test drive the XT. You will be glad you did.

	Otto, NC (3/2005)		96		Read more
	Not everyone has the same level of driving skills - but this...

	A -- Morgantown, WV (2/2005)		60		Read more
	Be weary and do a lot of research. Buy a used one so you do...

	Snohomish, WA (2/2005)		96		Read more
	do not be to cheap buy what options you will need to be comf...

	Rockville Centre, NY (10/2004)		76		Read more
	A mature study of the competition will reveal that the other...

Year	Reviews	Average Rating
2004	6		92	( Max Score = 100 )
	Lancaster, OH (6/2005)		92		Read more
	you will not be sorry to own this vehicle

	Dartmouth, MA (6/2005)		92		Read more
	must have the turbo

	Brian -- Sugar Land, TX (7/2004)		96		Read more
	Definitely buy the turbo version

	Antoine -- Springfield, MA (7/2004)		100		Read more
	Get it now

	E -- Washington, PA (4/2004)		96		Read more
	Only buy the XT turbo

	Lackawaxen, PA (3/2004)		76		Read more
	BUY

Year	Reviews	Average Rating
2003	13		86	( Max Score = 100 )
	G -- WYNDMOOR, PA (3/2007)		88		Read more
	a real solid car except for the wind noise and auto climate ...

	Missoula, MT (8/2004)		84		Read more
	Try and get aftermarket tires.

	Lareen -- Naples, FL (3/2004)		52		Read more
	Leather is a must

	Folsom, CA (12/2003)		88		Read more
	Excellent vehicle... you will pay for the safety via gas mil...

	West Roxbury, MA (7/2003)		100		Read more
	Test drive......ask about the arm rest or look at updated ve...

	Cincinnati, OH (7/2003)		80		Read more
	Nice practical transportation

	Jennifer -- Dayton, OH (5/2003)		96		Read more
	best around for the price..durability...and style

	San Francisco, CA (3/2003)		92		Read more
	compare test drives during foul weather & see which AWD is b...

	Margie -- Long Beach, CA (3/2003)		96		Read more
	Test drive the Forester first, then test drive other cars in...

	Lori -- Long Beach, CA (1/2003)		96		Read more
	Drive one for yourself, and speak to other owners of this ve...

	Philadelphia, PA (10/2002)		92		Read more
	considering a mini-suv? you gotta try a Subaru...

	Coal Valley, IL (9/2002)		48		Read more
	This is an oversized station wagon with no rear legroom for ...

	Dennis -- Bayonne, NJ (8/2002)		100		Read more
	My best advise is to buy it if you like it. You won't be di...

Year	Reviews	Average Rating
2002	4		82	( Max Score = 100 )
	Westlake Village, CA (10/2002)		92		Read more
	Great value all-around

	Westborough, MA (9/2002)		56		Read more
	Do some research before you buy

	Patrick -- East Meadow, NY (3/2002)		84		Read more
	If you don't like dings

	Albuquerque, NM (3/2002)		96		Read more
	Check out the government safety tests - Subaru excells!

Year	Reviews	Average Rating
2001	11		83	( Max Score = 100 )
	Jim -- East Stroudsburg, PA (3/2005)		52		Read more
	Buy a Toyota instead!

	Travelers Rest, SC (11/2003)		80		Read more
	It is a great car, room like a small suv but drives like a c...

	Nick -- Caribou, ME (2/2003)		100		Read more
	all around good SUV

	Arlington, TX (7/2002)		96		Read more
	Buy one. It's the best of it's class.

	Bill -- Manitowoc, WI (7/2002)		96		Read more
	Check out Consumers Report for the unbiased facts! Then see ...

	Orient, OH (3/2002)		92		Read more
	It is definitely worth a look. The S Premium can get a littl...

	San Francisco, CA (2/2002)		92		Read more
	BUY this car!!! Do your homework on safety, reliability and...

	Littleton, MA (1/2002)		84		Read more
	give it a try

	Beth -- Tacoma, WA (1/2002)		36		Read more
	Go with the manual transmission.

	Timothy -- Pittsburgh, PA (2/2001)		88		Read more
	Buy It

	Fred -- Flushing, NY (9/2000)		100		Read more
	Don't buy an SUV, this will do fine. It performs great, and...

Year	Reviews	Average Rating
2000	4		90	( Max Score = 100 )
	Sam r. -- La Mesa, CA (4/2005)		96		Read more
	Change tires immediately.

	Cambridge, MA (8/2002)		80		Read more
	I would consider saving money and buying the L trim line nex...

	W.c. -- Leadville, CO (10/2000)		100		Read more
	Real Sporty Ride With Excellent Power, Very Stable Car

	David -- Budd Lake, NJ (10/1999)		84		Read more
	Buy it! Rated highly by major consumer reporting company.

Year	Reviews	Average Rating
1999	11		84	( Max Score = 100 )
	Keith -- Columbus, WI (5/2006)		56		Read more
	stay away from '98 and '99 Forester models

	Wayne -- Honesdale, PA (1/2005)		88		Read more
	Get it now

	John -- Ankeny, IA (10/2004)		100		Read more
	Determine first what vehicle is right for you, drive as many...

	Jerome -- Park Falls, WI (4/2003)		96		Read more
	The new ones are even better than mine

	Bonny Doon, CA (1/2003)		96		Read more
	Don't buy any other small wagon/SUV until you've tried the F...

	Calvin -- Bluehole, KY (1/2000)		84		Read more
	If your comparing vehicles that compete with the Forester......

	Columbia, MO (8/1999)		100		Read more
	Take it on rough roads during your test drive.... this will ...

	Matt -- Chicago, IL (8/1999)		68		Read more
	Test drive all the comparable SUVs first

	Thomas -- Gardiner, WA (12/1998)		80		Read more
	buy one!

	Raymond -- Fontana, CA (11/1998)		72		Read more
	A very good vehicle for the outdoors type, very pratical and...

	Karen -- Peoria, AZ (11/1998)		84		Read more
	great buy! don't hesitate!

Year	Reviews	Average Rating
1998	6		89	( Max Score = 100 )
	Daly City, CA (12/2002)		84		Read more
	L model and largest wheel tire combination possible

	Indianapolis, IN (4/2002)		84		Read more
	Go over the vehicle thoroughly before you buy and pick your ...

	Blacksburg, VA (11/2001)		96		Read more
	Get it - you won't be sorry you did

	John -- Westwood, MA (3/1999)		84		Read more
	Go for it !

	Del -- Santee, CA (1/1999)		100		Read more
	Buy it.

	Kalamazoo, MI (9/1998)		88		Read more
	Weigh out the pros and cons - be realistic about how you wil...