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2009 Subaru Forester |
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Vehicle Overview:
MSRP: $19,995 - $28,195
Invoice: $18,913 - $26,374
Vehicle Type: Sport Utility Vehicle
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 4
MPG: 19-20/24-26 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.5L H4 170HP
2.5L H4 224HP
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Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 4.3
Exterior: 4.0
Interior: 3.8
Overall: 4.4 Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
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2009 Subaru Forester Reviews - Consumer Car Reviews
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2009 Subaru Forester Consumer Car Review Summary |
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Top 5 Pros of 2009 Subaru Forester
- Unique styling
- Safety ratings
- Utilitarian interior space
- Gas mileage for the size of car
- Car-like driving feeling
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Top 5 Cons of 2009 Subaru Forester
- Creature comfort
- Road and wind noise
- Better stereo
- Feel of a station wagon
- More horse power
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Submitted 2009-05-14 12:15:40 | 
Gus
| Performance: |  | Exterior: | | Interior: |  | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2009 Subaru Forester?
Nimble as a mountain goat on all surfaces.
Smooth, supple ride.
Excellent acceleration with turbo.
Spacious and versatile.
Great in city, highway and offroad situations. Cons: How would you improve 2009 Subaru Forester?
Loud fan with climate control on auto setting.
A bit too much wind noise on high speed cruising.
Would like power passenger seat. 2009 Subaru Forester Review:
Model: 2009 Subaru Forester XT Limited w/o Navigation. Silver Spark Metallic, Leather.
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After suffering through 40 snow events in Chicago last winter, I decided that, while I loved my BMW sedan, I would not go through another winter without an AWD vehicle. I looked at and test drove AWD BMWs including the sedans, X5 and X3. I expanded to other brands, including Ford, Infiniti, Acura, Toyota, Honda, Nissan and Audi. I had been trying to decide between a sedan (the Infiniti M35X) and an SUV (BMW X3) when an old tree-hugging friend recommended that I look at the new Forester. Indeed, that was the last vehicle that I test drove (an XT Limited). I was pleasantly surprised by not only the performance, but the comfort, convenience and utility. I actually delayed my decision for a month, and took it out for a second test drive. I was sold and ordered one that very day. I have had the vehicle for 5 months and have been delighted with its performance in the snowy and icy conditions that have plagued Chicago. In the better weather since the winter, it has been a delight to drive: comfortable, quiet, fast, nimble and very spacious. The fact that it was five figures less expensive that my other choices still astounds me. |
| Submitted 2010-01-30 11:03:28 |
David A. Rowe
| Performance: | | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2009 Subaru Forester?
All aspects are fine. Better then expected. Cons: How would you improve 2009 Subaru Forester?
Gas mileage issue. The window sticker rated average mpg at 22/26 at time of purchase (Jan.,2010). Highway mileage is fine, generally between 27 and 30 mpg. City mileage is a very disappointing 13-14 mpg. The vehicle is driven very gently with every effort made to improve local mpg. To no avail over the 12 months and 15,000 miles on the car. Dealership service personnel are stumped on this issue and have no answers or suggestions.
Any suggestions or observations ? |
| Submitted 2009-11-30 18:24:17 | 
GUEST | Performance: |  | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2009 Subaru Forester?
Engine.
AWD.
Sportshift.
Design.
Ride.
Utility. Cons: How would you improve 2009 Subaru Forester?
Seat pan narrow, short and rake on power seat not high enough angle.
Door panels rattle at new.
Speakers and door panels rattle on modest deep bass from stereo. |
| Submitted 2009-07-30 12:38:39 |
Harold
| Performance: | | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2009 Subaru Forester?
Very clean simple design and AWD engineering is absolutely great!! Cons: How would you improve 2009 Subaru Forester?
Visors need extenders to block side sun exposure.
Better sound system. 2009 Subaru Forester Review:
Wonderful SUV to drive, actually fun-like. Excellent AWD capability. I can pull my fishing boat out without any slipping. Nice space volume. The information mpg, temp, clock could be larger display or darker during the day. Overall I enjoy this little well-engineered SUV. |
| Submitted 2009-07-08 11:12:01 |
Cris
| Performance: | | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| 2009 Subaru Forester Review:
I've owned a 2003 and 2006 Forester. The 2009 is buy far the most spacious and best-looking. The cabin is also quiet. Gas mileage is also better than previous models. Four speed automatic transmission is smooth and works quite well. Unfortunately, driver seat is too low. Radio quality & plastic panels are inferior to previous Forester models (2003 and 2006 models). I think a fifth gear on the automatic transmission would improve fuel economy even more. |
| Submitted 2009-02-14 16:53:23 |
GUEST | Performance: | | Exterior: | | Interior: | | Overall: | | | Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor |
| Pros: What do you like about 2009 Subaru Forester?
Love the black interior, easy to keep clean and the heated leather seats are nice. Back seat recliner is nice too. Drivers seat being able to sit high and adjust for comfort. All wheel drive is wonderful for the area we live in. Cons: How would you improve 2009 Subaru Forester?
Passenger front seat would be better if it adjusted like drivers. 2009 Subaru Forester Review:
Driven 19,000 miles in less than one year in my 2009 Forester, have not had any troubles or concerns. Great car! |
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