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2017 Subaru Forester

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Brian T.
2017 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
02/15/2021
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My third Forester

I really like the vehicle, my only complaint is the rear window wiper. Because of the shape of the window the wiper looses contact at the top and therefore does a poor job clearing the window. This is my third Forester and they've all had the same problem.
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SCOTT K.
2017 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
01/21/2021
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Almost perfect but...

I really like this car although the rest of my family thinks it's slight less comfortable then our Toyota RAV4. First week I had it every sensor went off at once, took it to the dealer, who told me 'a lot of them do that the first week'. To which I asked then why don't you check for it before selling it? I haven't had any problems with it since then.
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Joe C.
2017 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
01/07/2021
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Great Subaru Forester

This 2017 Forester is a great little SUV ... I will admit - it is a little noisy on the highway, but it is a very reliable vehicle ... I'm looking forward to getting another Forester sometime in the second half of 2021
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JOAN P.
2017 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
12/07/2020
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Forester's Rock

My Forester is in perfect shape thanks to Eastside Subaru. It get's great traction in wintry conditions in the X-mode. Really love this feature. Love the handling, the quiet, the fuel mileage, the comfort. Great vehicle.
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Mary Lou B.
2017 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
10/06/2020
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Subaru maintenance

We veered on a different direction with the purchase of this vehicle. Focus was on the safety features as we predicted transport of preschool grandchildren. LOTS of features - lane control, car distance space, speed & mileage indicators. Down-sided from a larger SUV. Lost some trunk storage and weight of vehicle, but OK. Feel safe in vehicle with GREAT mileage. Will hold us for a while!!
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GEORGIA E.
2017 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
09/24/2020
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Green Forester

Love my car! I feel safe when I’m in my car. My dogs love it they have room in the back to move around.
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Mitch C.
2017 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
09/05/2020
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Dancing with Deer

Love the Forrester we bought the base model new in 17 On a trip home from Kansas at night we encountered a deer in our path. It took some hard breaking and steering to avoid colliding. Everything in the car was rearranged and my heart rate was thru the roof I was happy I was in the Subaru and not my truck
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Joe C.
2017 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
07/24/2020
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Run Forester Run

I really do like the SUV ... roomy enough for the two of us - although, if you are over 250 pounds, he front seats might be a little " snug " ... rides good, a little noisy on the highway ... and yes, I would get another Forester
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SUSAN S.
2017 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
07/16/2020
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Could be happier

Overall I like my Forrester if I could only count on it starting. Maybe the problem has be fixed, time will tell. I am short and it is a vehicle that I can adjust the seat to reach the pedals with ease and see over the steering wheel. However the speedometer is partially hidden from my view by the steering wheel, I can tell if I am going under 35 or over 80 but can not see the speed in between, Not very useful.
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LISA O.
2017 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
07/13/2020
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Great, basic Subaru Forester 2017

I'm so happy I purchased this car. It's a smooth ride. I sit a little higher in this car than my Honda, and a little lower than a full SUV. It's perfect for me. I studied for A LONG TIME to find the best option for driving in snow and ice, and that is reliable for a long time --Subaru Forester is it. I bought mine used with 29k miles so that made it really affordable for me.
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Jonathan P.
2017 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
07/10/2020
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Reliable SUV

Subaru Forester 2.0L turbo is a great vehicle for all seasons. Engine has performed great for 66000 miles...no oil consumption or other problems. Ride is a bit stiff, but can be improved with good tires...noise is reduced drastically and ride on highway is smoother. Gas mileage is mid to high twenties, but improves on the highway. AC has needed recharging twice since purchase...each time charged, no leaks found
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Amy W.
2017 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
06/19/2020
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I love my forester.

I love the safety features and the smooth ride. I have not had a single issue with my car. I have a several friends who own subar is and they love them too. I hope to keep my Subaru for at until it is at least 12 years old.
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Dolores L.
2017 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
06/18/2020
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Mechanic checked over the car I intended to buy to make sure it was all it was purported to be.

I've been dealing with Welsh Automotive (previously Wiley's Auto Service) for many years. They are the best. Always zeroing in on any problems, alerting me to potential problems, fixing all that needed fixing and doing so efficiently and promptly. They kept my previous car on the road for 132,000 miles. It ran like a charm. Now they have given me a "go-ahead" on the car I plan to buy after going over it thoroughly. I continue to rely on Welsh Automotive for their honesty, expertise, efficiency, and a very pleasant place to do business. You should try Welsh Automotive.
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TRACY M.
2017 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
05/20/2020
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SUBARU FORESTER

The only manufacturer I’ll ever do business with ever again is Subaru. I wish they would bring back the Baja but I’m happy with my Forester. My husband wants a Baja. The car performs anything I’ve ever asked it to do with excellence, and I ask some pretty steep and rocky things of it! Even though it’s all wheel drive all the time, a tight turn won’t cause the steering wheel to jerk like other 4x4 vehicles. Comfort is A-1, fuel mileage surpassed EPA estimates. Everything is better than I expected - and this is my 3rd Subaru!!
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MARLEEN L.
2017 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
03/21/2020
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Forester

Best car i've ever owned. Like the great visibily, easy in and out, space to haul stuff, and safe to drive in bad conditions.
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ALFRED A.
2017 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
03/12/2020
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JOELLE H.
2017 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
03/11/2020
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Subaru Forester 2017

This is my third Forester, and I love it. I have had 5 Subaru since 1978. I have always love them, and keep them for a long time and have never had a lot of repairs to be done.
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EDWARD B.
2017 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
03/08/2020
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May be the best vehicle I've owned in a lifetime

Great car for older people with limited mobility. Doors open wide, heating system is great, driving aids such as beeps and side mirror visual markers make driving easier as one's neck gets stiffer and harder to check for blind spot vehicles. MPG of gas is good for a SUV, if not spectacular. Rear view camera works well as long as it is kept clean.
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DAY S.
2017 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
11/08/2019
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Subaru exterior

Very desirable design, but car exterior paint is not good quality. The tires, brand name Yokohama, are not well made. 6 months after I purchased Subaru Forester, I replaced one tire, and I repaired another tire. Now 2&1/2 years later the car battery was dead, so had to replace it. I hope that my Subaru does not give me many problems in the future.
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JOELLE H.
2017 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
09/07/2019
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Love my Forester.

I love my Forester and this is my third one.
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