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4.7
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LOUIS G.
2018 Subaru Forester
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
01/28/2021
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Best small SUV ever.

Love my Subaru Forester for it's size, power, features, gas mileage and best of all, living in snow country I know it's going to get me where I want to go no matter how the roads are.
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MARJORIE B.
2018 Subaru Forester
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
01/12/2021
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Forester . Love it and I feel safe it it.

Excellent. Safe and beautiful car.
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MARCELLE S.
2018 Subaru Forester
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
12/19/2020
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Love it it’s my 4th one on other car for me

Love this car never let you down I recommend it great I. The snow amazing sun roof. Good gas millage I feel safe drives great that’s why it’s my 3rr one. I bought it online save a lot of money. I used honker The dealers weren’t as nice wanted to charge much more
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BEVERLY J.
2018 Subaru Forester
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
10/18/2020
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Love My New Car!

It's exactly what we were looking for. It's a joy to drive.
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ELLEN H.
2018 Subaru Forester
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
10/10/2020
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My 2018 Subaru Forester

In the past I have been a die-hard Honda Pilot person (along with other vehicles that I won't even mention!!). I'm so PLEASED that I switched to the Subaru Forester (based upon Consumer Reports reviews and recommendations, plus a good friend who has a 2017 Forester. I still can't be more ecstatic with my switch. Thank all of you so much.
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DELORES S.
2018 Subaru Forester
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
10/07/2020
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Excellent except for the navigation system

Navigation system is the worst!!! In no way does it meet the Subaru standard of excellence.
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JUDY H.
2018 Subaru Forester
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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
09/12/2020
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Not my favorite car. Gave it 3 stars because it is free to me.

If it isn't free - don't buy it! 2018 - Blind Spot on the back right-hand side. It looks like VERY many other cars out there - went to "my" car at least 50 times in the last 2 years to find out "it wasn't mine". I would call it a work vehicle but it is too high to load and unload equipment. Phone reception stinks. GPS stinks.
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LESTER J.
2018 Subaru Forester
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
07/23/2020
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Won't Be My Last!

Love my Subaru Forester! Very dependable and when the time comes I'll buy another Forester.
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Richard W.
2018 Subaru Forester
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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
06/10/2020
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2018 subaru forester

Great mileage, handles well. The electronics package is not well thought out . Everything is ignition switch related ....Turn off the ignition everything turns off . Charger ports , can't roll up a window before exit, drive time function resets to 0 , When using the remote start opening any door turns the engine off. The info package contains alot if usless information like AWD tire rotation and throttle position bar graph. No iformation related to tire pressure ...just an idiot light.
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MARK N.
2018 Subaru Forester
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
05/29/2020
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Forester

I really like it but it is time to get a new one I just like to get a new one every couple of years
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BECKY E.
2018 Subaru Forester
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
05/21/2020
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I switched!

For over 50 years I drove VW's and loved them, but two years ago when I needed a new car I bought my Subaru Forester and couldn't be happier. I was used to a peppy, fun car to drive and worried that the Forester wouldn't add up but it has exceeded my expectations and I am now a loyal Subaru owner. And the car holds a lots including a big crate in the rear for my dogs, with lots of room leftover in the middle seat. And the added benefit of it being very safe in the snow is fabulous. I recommend Subaru's highly.
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DAVID P.
2018 Subaru Forester
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
05/05/2020
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2018 Forester.

Love it! I had a 2008, which was totaled by a guy driving a Dodge Ram. I loved it. I love this one as well. Must, as we’ve had 5 Subaru’s, my parents had 4...
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JOHN H.
2018 Subaru Forester
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
04/10/2020
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My thoughts on my 2018 Forester

Have had quite a few new cars and this one ranks right up there as one of the best. However, there are a few things I think Subaru should consider changing. 1) This is the most important, IMO. Reduce the time it takes for the temperature light to go out and the RPMs to drop down before you are supposed to put the car in gear. My car takes over 2-3 minutes! 2) Install a temperature gauge on the dash.
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DAVID S.
2018 Subaru Forester
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
03/20/2020
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Great SUV

Everything we could wish for in a well made, reliable SUV and it is fun to drive.
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Louise W.
2018 Subaru Forester
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
12/29/2019
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Love my Forester!

This is my first Subaru and I will never own any other type of vehicle. I feel so comfortable and safe driving this vehicle no matter the weather conditions....heavy snow or a rain downpour this car goes through it like a hot knife through butter....I am hooked on Subaru!!!! The only negative comment I can make is I wish I had a trunk release inside my Forester, but I have the basic model.
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MICHAEL A.
2018 Subaru Forester
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
12/12/2019
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Love At First Drive

I traded my 2017 Outback 6,cylinder touring for this 2018 Forester XT and I couldn’t be happier. It is my pampered fun car. I love the sport modes and the low end power surge that rivals the expensive Audi
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KEITH M.
2018 Subaru Forester
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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
11/23/2019
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Not the Forester it Used to Be

Unfortunately, in the years gone by between my wife's previous (then) new 2009 Forester and her (was) new 2018, the quality of the vehicle has declined noticeably. That became clear when she noticed the difference. Overall, the "fit and feel" has declined, with enough squeaks and rattles to BE noticed. The instrument control center might as well be on the space shuttle; we older customers need a "back to basics" option (like I have on my GMC Canyon); even the volume control on the radio needs some old-fashioned knob spinning to make a difference. The driver's side electric window controls certainly aren't engineered for "even" a "fairly large" guy like me--I can't count the number of times my fingers work the front window switches instead of naturally falling into position on the rear. The times I drive it, it doesn't appear to handle turns as solidly as her 2009. Small mechanical glitches like an occasionally sticky switch "somewhere" in the traction control system are indicative of Subaru's slip from quality standards set in years past. Add to that the "negotiating need" to buy this vehicle in Denver when we live in Alaska and it's likely the last Subaru we'll own. Sad but true...
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VICKIE S.
2018 Subaru Forester
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
11/22/2019
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Simply love the car.
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ANNA O.
2018 Subaru Forester
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
11/08/2019
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Forester

I LOVE my car - I purchased it new in May 2018 from T.J. or T.R. - can't remember the exact initials...………….
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Theresa F.
2018 Subaru Forester
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
10/28/2019
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Love my Subaru Forester

The Subaru Forester is a comfortable, dependable and reliable vehicle. It is a pleasure to drive. The Forester tackles inclement weather with ease and reliability. Great gas mileage and great pick up when needed.
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