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2008 Subaru Forester - Consumer Opinions Page 3

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Cars.com user
reliabllity

..."excellent bad weather car. A few minor problems, inexpensive to maintain except for yokohama tires,poor tread life."...

Edmunds user
Paint problems

...The black pearl paint looks great except it shows both of these blemishes rather dramatically. Subaru only offered to pay 1/2 cost of bumper repainting. A real...

Edmunds user
Excellent value

...Getting 26-28 MPG with just over 3500 miles on her. I'll never own anything else. My last car was a Jeep Grand Cherokee I had for fourteen years and I hope to...

CarGurus user
Nice Family Sedan

...meeds less maintenance than many other Japanese cars. A very sturdy car that doesn't cut corners. May be on the pricey side comparedto other Japanese makes...

MSN Autos user
I'll keep going back to Subaru!!

...Also the Forester had a hard, "truck-like" ride. Overall: I do miss this car. I felt like it kept my family safe and it felt sold and reliable. Love the AWD!!!...

Edmunds user
Great little wagon

...My only complaint is the very loud road noise. It's a great car that can definitely move when you want it to...

Cars.com user
Ugly, slow and sounds like a thrashing machine.

...Subaru parts are out of this world. Headlight, my fault $423.00 The car was good up to around 70k but down hill after this. My other car is an Audi A4,it has...

Cars.com user
Decent car but very uncomfortable

...Drivetrain is great, looks good but again the interior feels more like the cardboard seats they used in the 70's."...

Edmunds user
I love it! I love it! I love it!

...It's the perfect car for the mountains and highways where Canadian winters go on and on and on! Did I mention I loved my SUV(Subie Utility Vehicle)...

Edmunds user
Can't get this car any more; too bad

...with enough zip to make it fun (more sports car than SUV feel). Good in snow and mud, even towing trailer. Manual trans not available with turbo in '09- glad I...


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Why should I also consider these? X

The Honda CR-V has been completely redesigned for 2008, and it has a very spacious interior, with comfortable seating and a smooth ride.

The CR-V is also more fuel-efficient, but it just isn't much fun to drive and it's not as rugged when taking on the rutted trail to a campsite.

The Outlander is a different type of crossover; it also caters more to on-road performance, but it has a decidedly sporty character, with a firm ride and very crisp handling.

On paper, it competes closely with the 2008 Subaru Forester, but in reality, it's quite a bit heavier and just doesn't feel as nimble.

However, both of these models have the Forester beat for refinement.

Another choice, for those who appreciate the Forester's boxiness and city-friendliness, is the Scion xB.

The Scion has a lower price than the Forester, with a similar nimble feel on the road, and it's more fuel-efficient.

However, it doesn't have the rugged ability or the all-wheel drive of the Subaru.

2008 Honda CR-V 2WD 5dr EX Side Exterior View  
2008 Honda CR-V
Rating
7.8
2008 Mitsubishi Outlander ES  
2008 Mitsubishi Outlander
Rating
8.2
2009 Scion xB  
2009 Scion xB
Rating
7.6

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