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5.0 stars
"Best SUV in this car segment..."
Pros: Better all around visibility than ANY of the competitors which I have driven firsthand back to back from each other at a training event...The Honda CRV the Toyota RAV4 the Escape The Saturn Vue The Nissan Rogue, even the Tiguan can't compare...
Cons: does need a power drivers seat in the Premium Package, a 5 or 6 speed transmission would be nice but the 4-speed does it's job adequately and has done so without problems for YEARS...little things but hey no car is ever THE PERFECT CAR!
Summary: for the price, ease of use, reliability, resa... read more
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5.0 stars
Pros: Very quiet, Roomy, Great Suspension, Best AWD system, SUV of the Year by MotorTrend and ConsumerReports
Cons: Notchy Manual Transmission, Weak 4-speaker system in the Premium Trim which is easily solved by a simple after-market speaker upgrade. I spent $150 for high quality speakers. Everything else in the car is way above par compared to competition's SUVs.
Summary: I was deciding between a CR-V, RAV-4, and the... read more
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4.5 stars
"Best compact SUV available for the low sticker price"
Pros: 1) Excellent MPG with adequate power 2) excellent visibility (large rear windows) 3) pleasing interior design 4) ample headroom and rear seating space 5) tight turning radius and fun to drive
Cons: 1) Center console has somewhat cheap plastic knobs 2) Radio and heater illuminates with red lights that should be reserved for alarms 3) Rear cloth bench seats are uncomfortable during long trips (needs more cushioning).
Summary: I chose the 2009 Subaru Forester over the 200... read more
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5.0 stars
"Best Subaru Yet- 2009 Forester"
Pros: Amazing qualtiy- Subaru finally gets it
Cons: 4-Speed automatic dated- needs 5 or 6 speed
Summary: In my opinion CNET has missed the point for t... read more
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4.5 stars
"Consumer Reports rates the Forester at the top...I agree"
Pros: Does everything well...adequate power, excellent brakes and steering, goes anywhere a sane person would want to go.
Cons: Very few cons...could be a little quieter, but still not noisy as is.
Summary: I own a five year old Forester and it is a gr... read more
