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2009 Subaru Forester (Natl)

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David S.
2009 Subaru Forester (Natl)
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10/01/2024
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How good is the old Subaru?

This car is soo good and dependable that we're planning on keeping it forever! We plan to NEVER get rid of it and will keep it until my husband is too old to drive anymore. These were his exact words!
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BETTY ANN S.
2009 Subaru Forester (Natl)
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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
07/29/2024
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2009 Subaru Forester

We have enjoyed our 2009 Forrester for 15 years, putting 111,000 miles on it. It has been mostly serviced by our Subaru dealer in Jacksonville Florida. We have owned four of these cars and soon to get another one.
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Anastia L.
2009 Subaru Forester (Natl)
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06/15/2023
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Durable

Our 2009 Subaru Forrester has been a reliable, fun car for the entire family. It has great visibility all around, looks great, and has served us from NY to Chicago, Wash DC, and back again over the past decade. It is a great value, and we recommend it without hesitation.
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DEBBIE J.
2009 Subaru Forester (Natl)
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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
11/10/2021
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Bought new - love this car

My car has 180,000 miles on it and still fun to drive & dependable.
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STEPHAN M.
2009 Subaru Forester (Natl)
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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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LINDA E.
2009 Subaru Forester (Natl)
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01/28/2021
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Great car especially the older design

Love my forester. visibility is my main feature when looking at cars. The older models ard great. The newer ones tapered the windows which diminishes visibility significantly. Looking forward to an all electric forester but see where it’s not slated for sale in the USA. Goodness. I guess I’ll just keep fixing the old one. If you live in the Pacific Northwest this is the best car company for our weather and terrain. I’m guessing that per capita there are more Subarus on the road here than anywhere else. If you bring your newest most fuel efficient and progressively environmentally friendly models here, we will buy them. This is your demographic.
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JAQUELINE M.
2009 Subaru Forester (Natl)
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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
10/01/2020
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Subaru owner for Life!!

First Subaru owned, bought used, first off road run in the woods to rescue my mom whose UTV cut out - driving on the sandy banks of the cranberry marsh - heavily snowing days and ice - never felt safer and under control than in my Subaru -
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WILLIAM B.
2009 Subaru Forester (Natl)
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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
09/30/2020
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Best vehicle ever!!

Very great vehicle for shopping and using every two weeks to go to necessary places!! Great value for all the features!! I always recommend to my friends to check this out!! I love it and would buy another if necessary!!!
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MIKE G.
2009 Subaru Forester (Natl)
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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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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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Hobson H.
2009 Subaru Forester (Natl)
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04/29/2020
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I really have enjoyed being a Subaru Owner. This is my fourth one.

Great vehicle especially for winter driving. As an SUV, it has served me extremely well. My passengers have been comfortable and safe when riding with me. There’s plenty of room for groceries or boxed items. Glad to be a Subaru Owner.
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MARTY C.
2009 Subaru Forester (Natl)
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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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ROSALEE S.
2009 Subaru Forester (Natl)
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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
11/02/2019
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Love my Subaru!

I moved here from a dry area in California and had zero expericence driving in the snow! Thankful everyday that we have a Subaru Forester! This care is reliable, easy to handle in the snow, rain or whatever weather I am driving in. This car is comfortable and has made serveral trips across the states and never a problem. It is handy for hauling items, it turns easily, and overall it is perfect. We have over 170,000 miles on this car whch we bought new and will never have anything but a Subaru! And on top of all this it is super comfortable to drive and my husband is 6'2" and he fits perfectly in this car, and very comfortably.
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Diane P.
2009 Subaru Forester (Natl)
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08/20/2019
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Forester is great

My 2009 Subaru Forester is 10 years old & has 197,000 miles on it & it runs great. My first forester was a 2001 & had 250,000 miles on it & I sold it & bought the 2009. It is time to sell this 2009 because I have grandchildren that I watch & want to have a newer car.
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Dan M.
2009 Subaru Forester (Natl)
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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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ROSALEE S.
2009 Subaru Forester (Natl)
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02/26/2019
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Love our car!

We love our Subaru! We never lived in any area where it snows until we moved here 10 years ago! We are thankful everyday we bought a Subaru! It is reliable, handles beautifully! We will always buy a Subaru!
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DEBBIE J.
2009 Subaru Forester (Natl)
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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
01/31/2019
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Love my car

Other than regular recommended maintenance this car has never needed anything extra except a battery once. Drives like a dream and 153,500+ miles so far.
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FRANK J R.
2009 Subaru Forester (Natl)
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10/28/2018
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Great car for the money.

We started with Subaru in 2000 leasing a Forester, we bought our last one a 2009. It has 165,000 mi. on it, I believe this will be my last vehicle. I'm 75 how many more miles do I have. I believe with good service (B&B Garage) I should get 250,000 without a hitch. That's enough for anybody.
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JONATHAN M.
2009 Subaru Forester (Natl)
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09/11/2018
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Fast and Furious

Beforehand let me explain that this is the truth. I say this as you may not believe the following or find it to be an exaggeration of the reality which is the 2009 Subaru Forester. Never before has a vehicle exuded such excellence in both performance as well as style and sexiness. In laymans terms the shit is bananas. B-A-NANAS. If ever the day comes when the good car scientists of Earth can make possible sexual relations between man and machine, flesh and steel..... this is the vehicle I would most want to be with
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DEBBIE J.
2009 Subaru Forester (Natl)
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09/08/2018
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Love my car

150,000 miles and never had a break down or needed anything but basic maintenance.
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