Used 2019 Subaru Forester Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT) Consumer Reviews
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Bruce, Iowa City, IA, 01/24/2019
updated 11/01/2021
Subaru Forester Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
422 of 436 people found this review helpful
I researched 15 cars, drove 10, boiled it down to the Q5, the BMW X5, and the Forester, believe it or not. Went back and forth a lot, but I ALWAYS returned to the Subaru. I wanted a quiet and comfortable ride, easy entry, room & visibility. Hands down, the Forester won. Examples: Forester has a spare; X5 doesn't and, instead comes with run flats (I had a set and hated them), Q5 has a spare, but it requires inflation believe it or not, Forester is MUCH easier--I always hit my head on the other two, never on the Forester; driving position is much better in the Forester; visibility is not comparable--poor in the other two, GREAT in the Forester-example: rear view mirror is on the door of the Forester, but on the pillar of the other 2--makes a world of difference, and, in addition, the windows are much larger in the Forester, so much so that many riders actually notice how much better is the visibility than their cars; Forester has a ton of stg under the rear floor above the spare--neither of the others has ANY--huge difference for things like headphones, jumper cables, towels, etc.; Forester is AS quiet as either of the others, believe it or not. Rides as well, too. Forester's multi media is INFINITELY easier to use than the others--try them--will drive you nuts. Mileage is much better. Cost is 20k less. Rear seat leg room is much better in the Forester. I used a long personal checklist of items to examine in every car I drove (which included, in addition to the Q5 and X5, the Tiquan, Mazda X5, RAV 4, Ford Edge, MDX, RDX, Subaru Ascent, Porsche Macon (and I love Porsches), Infinity QX50, Sorento, CR-V, Mazda CX-9, Volvo XC 60 and BMW X3. Drove almost all, but skipped some because of lousy reliability ratings, lack of spare, etc. I did not want a large car, but drove some in case I loved them, so the smaller SUV was my goal. Liked the Tiguan a lot except for the reliability ratings. Also liked the Ascent, but too lge. I'm really comfortable with my choice, especially with all the time I spent. This is an amazing car for the money.
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I love my suby baby!
Tonya, Denver, CO, 01/27/2019
updated 01/29/2020
Subaru Forester Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
95 of 97 people found this review helpful
I purchased the limited, I received her on October 26, 2018. I am now approaching the 6000 mile mark. (Yes I do love to drive.)The handling of this car in all weather conditions has been absolutely impeccably amazing. I upgraded from a 2015 Forester. I was never happy with my 2015. But I was extremely happy with my original 2007. The 2019 Forrester Limited has met and exceeded all of my expectations just like my first suby did. I have driven is white out conditions, major rain storms and heavy snow and wind. She handles like a dream! The interior of the limited is so appealing, it looks as if Subaru put a lot of thought into it. And it has a smooth comfortable ride in the front and back seat. My only major complaint with this Subaru. Is the thin quality of clear coat paint. This was an issue with my 2015 as well. Within a month of having my car I already had two scratches on my car from the lawn crew. There should’ve been enough clearcoat on there to protect both of them. But sadly there wasn’t. My husband’s already talking about doing a vinyl wrap on the car only because of how thin the clear coat is. UPDATE- I still am in love with my car! I have 12,000 miles on her and all of her performance is still flawless. Super comfortable on long trips and the drive assist is a blessing! Still bummed about the super thin clear coat... living in a state where they dump rocks in the intersections instead of salt during the winter takes it’s toll on the paint. The clear coat should help with the protection to some level, but just like my old 2015 is does very little to help protect the paint. Update: I have on this car for a year and a half now. I still absolutely love her! It does to bum me out about the clearcoat being so thin. And how disrespectful people are to cars that are not their own. But the Subaru however, her performance is still top notch. She still runs like the day I bought her. The leather upholstery is holding up exceptionally well. And I keep the winter mats in all year round due to my 4 year old. If I had to buy this car again I definitely would!
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Jay, Philadelphia, PA, 11/14/2018
Subaru Forester Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
115 of 121 people found this review helpful
I love my Subaru Forester. I have been a sports car and sedan driver for the last 30 plus years and was not sure I would like driving an SUV but I love the this vehicle. It does not have the pick up and go that I am use to in my former sedan but in all honesty, I find the engine performance more than adequate. It responds well in traffic and in the open road glides. I recommended it for anyone who is conscious of changing climate and weather conditions, safety, rough roads and fuel economy. My days of zipping in and out of traffic are no longer possible not because my driving skills have change or eroded but the congested roads where I live in the Northeast make it nearly impossible during my normal commute to accelerate at higher speeds, so why spend more on a powerful engine you will rarely use to its full potential. The materials and quality of the Forester are excellent. This vehicle meets all of my expectations. Did I say I love my Subaru Forester?
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Better than 2018 CRV
Tomas Singh, Houston, TX, 03/05/2019
Subaru Forester Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
83 of 87 people found this review helpful
We cross-shopped with 2018 Honda CRV and chose the Forester because it seems to be better than the CRV in many way and we want AWD. Not all the reviews agree with this so I would like to elaborate. In urban driving, never once I found the Forester to be lacking in power. The engine is tuned in a way that in urban driving you get plenty of low end torque so it can dash in and out the traffic with ease. When pushed hard merging into the highway, it performs well. While the engine is loud under stress, I would call it a growl; in contrast, the CRV sounded just crude, despite it is more powerful. The Forester is noticeably quieter than the CRV and the ride is more comfortable. I also like the way the blind spot monitor works in the Forester that it is big and easy to see. The tiny icon in the mirror design is too hard to see in a hurry. We have about 1500 miles now and only have a few minor complains. The built-in voice command does not alway work so we almost always use Apple CarPlay instead. The center screen is by default on all the time, and because it is bright, it can be distracting during day time when auto-brightness control does not work. You have to go into setting to turn it off, which takes your eyes off the road. It also takes us a while to realize how the power button of the radio works. Usually, I stress usually, you press the power button once to turn the radio on and once to turn it on. Not so with the Forester that one press only "pauses" the radio so next time you enter the car the radio is on when you start the car. One has to press and hold it to turn it off completely. Our car has the keyless entry and start system. By default when you shut off the car, the radio stays on, which again is counter-intuitive, and not always welcome. Finally for cruise control, in our Honda, one tap increases or decreases the speed by 1 MPH while holding it changes the speed continuously until the desired speed is reached. To me this works well and is more intuitive. The Forester does the opposite and I find it difficult to change the speed by 1 or 2 MPH with a long press.
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2019Subaru Forester by former 40+year Toyota owner
AM, Traverse City, MI, 01/15/2019
updated 01/23/2025
Subaru Forester Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
78 of 82 people found this review helpful
Have owned Toyota’s exclusively since 1978. Compared the RAV4 to the Forester. Forester was hands down winner in all areas but acceleration. Better value. More headroom. Easier to get into and exit from the vehicle. Great visibility and safety features plus it’s a great looking SUV. There are small annoyances such as radio coming on every time I start the car and confusing infotainment system. The electronic rear hatch button on the dash won’t work if the drivers side door is open.The passenger seat back lever is trapped under the lap/shoulder belt. Cup holders in center console are set too far back and partially blocked by top of the ultra small center console storage unit. I don’t know how these issues got past interior designers. Despite the quirks and lack of a parking assist system,we are happy with our purchase and feel confident with the expected reliability. Update: Have owned the car for 18 months now. All the little quirks are still annoying ( changing time on clock at daylight savings time was maddening, even Subaru dealer staff had hard time figuring out) but we love this little car. It’s comfortable. Getting in and out of vehicle is easy because of wide doors. It drives and handles beautifully and no mechanical problems in 18 months. Averaging 32-33mpg. Access to trunk area great because of wide with of tailgate. Get monthly email from Subaru with systems check report which is reassuring. Still wish electronics were a little more user friendly but other assets of the vehicle offset those annoyances. Update: 26 months into ownership. There have been zero mechanical problems. That’s huge. Software problem with radio in that the presets disappear somewhere between starting and turning off car. Dealer reports fix available so will live with the annoyance until after covid crisis. Subaru has won me over with this vehicle. Update:32 months. Other than a couple of recall items (promptly alerted by Subaru and dealt with by local dealer) we’ve had no mechanical issues or costs associated with ownership. Still handles beautifully.
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