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2009 Subaru Forester (Natl)

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SUE OR KEN P.
2009 Subaru Forester (Natl)
Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
01/27/2017

Great vehicle - Subaru Forester

I love my Subaru Forester. I didn't give my review 5 stars because I wish that the Forester had fog lights. The car sits high up and on a dark night those fog lights would help me see better at night.
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Dave H.
2009 Subaru Forester (Natl)
Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
04/21/2017

Subaru Forester

I like my vehicle. It is a 2009, and has some age on it, but has been dependable
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Richard B.
2009 Subaru Forester (Natl)
Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
03/23/2017

Subaru

Worst manual transmission I've ever had. Everything else about the car is good.
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Dan M.
2009 Subaru Forester (Natl)
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
07/11/2019
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2009 Forester Great once we got the kinks out

We bought this car used. It ran fine then out of the blue various warning lights began setting off and the engine was misfiring to the point of also dumping the car for a loss. Luckily the Subaru Dealership met me halfway on a ton of diagnostic work and after shelling out about $2000, the issues were resolved. The fuel lines were flushed and electronic fuel injection + catalytic converter were replaced. (Knock on Wood) this car keeps on trucking. After owning 4 Subaru Legacy Wagon's this was our first forester. I am glad I didn't dump the car as the Subaru Corporation Customer Service Rep. told me to do.
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STEPHAN M.
2009 Subaru Forester (Natl)
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Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
08/04/2020
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Expensive to own

I have never owned a car that needed so much repair work.
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STEPHAN M.
2009 Subaru Forester (Natl)
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Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
04/07/2021
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Expensive to own and repair.

I've never owned a car that cost so much in repairs.
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MARTY C.
2009 Subaru Forester (Natl)
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
03/26/2020
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Lemon

This used Subaru Forester had the following issues and recommendations upon inspection by an independent mechanic: leaking head gasket; replace very rusty exhaust system; replace timing belt; replace old tires; trouble shoot bad tire pressure indicator(s); replace old plugs/wires and battery; service AC system; service brakes; and more. And this car even had a clean CarFax, plus passing the Maryland State inspection!
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MIKE G.
2009 Subaru Forester (Natl)
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
08/27/2020
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Engine wore out at 150000 miles.

Even with regular oil changes, the engine used oil, not leaking, burning. The engine used all the oil and locked costing about $5,000 for a new engine. This is not 1950, it is 2000, and engines in cars today can easily last 300,000 miles if serviced regularly. More than a few mechanics told me this is a problem with Subaru engines to include an "aside" comment from a Subaru employee. Never another Subaru.
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