Epinions Recent Reviews for 2001 Subaru Forester

2001 Subaru Forester: 2001 Forester Head Gaskets Blow at 100K Miles

Sun, 31 Dec 2006 12:55:18 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author paulandpam - I purchased a Subaru Forester in June 2006 trading in a gas guzzling Lincoln Navigator. We bought a trailer and Chevy Suburban (didn't need two gas guzzlers). I always heard good things about Subarus, and I couldn't find any negatives. I bought it...

2001 Subaru Forester: 2001 Subaru Forester S Premium

Tue, 31 May 2005 14:18:49 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sharonhamand - I bought this car in May 2005 and just love it. I did a LOT of research before buying and was considering a Honda CR-V, or a Saturn Vue, or a Chevrolet Tracker or a Kia Sportage. But I kept coming back to the Forester. I knew I had made the right...

2001 Subaru Forester: Former Owner's Opinion - "It's just OK"

Fri, 28 Jan 2005 18:45:47 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author lab88 - Many people love Subaru. My Forester S-Premium was a decent vehicle. It wasn't great. It was just "ok". I was lured in by the safety ratings and glowing reliability reports from Consumer Reports. I finally traded in my Forester after the check...

2001 Subaru Forester: Repeat Forester Owner

Wed, 29 Dec 2004 23:06:02 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mrhonda - First of all, I am a repeat Forester owner. I'm right now driving a 2001 Red Forester S Model with the Premium Package and automatic transmission. This is my second Forester and I will probably be buying them until they stop making them, they become...

2001 Subaru Forester: Where is my turbo?

Fri, 26 Nov 2004 09:49:04 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cleanintegra - My mother has always loved subaru!! I helped her find her 2001 Forester S which we found for a very good price in 2002 about 2500 miles away. Now after driving it for a couple years I was surprised to her some of things my mom had to say about the car...

2001 Subaru Forester: Fantastic Used Car Value - Think Station Wagon on Viagra

Tue, 8 Jun 2004 19:58:10 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jcgrow - I first drove a 2001 Forester a few years back as a rental car. It was in the Rocky Mountains out West, and I marveled at the way that the Forester could pickup going steeply uphill and handle the back roads, with all their ruts and rugged turns. The...

2001 Subaru Forester: superpooh not subaru

Thu, 23 Oct 2003 23:49:53 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author nolanke1 - Bought my 2001 Subaru allegedly new. The fob has never worked, in spite of 3 trips back to the dealer. The cruise control light doesn't work. The gas flap doesn't close all the way. The vent system is weak, and air wasn't even coming out of one vent...

2001 Subaru Forester: Super Roo

Fri, 17 Oct 2003 11:03:42 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ifd20 - I have had this vehicle since new putting 90,000km on it, in Atlantic Canada. I am very pleased with the Subaru, it does everything required of it with the minimum of fuss,it is very comfortable and sturdily built, the engine though not sporty has enough...

2001 Subaru Forester: I love my green machine!

Fri, 11 Jul 2003 12:48:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author rowchick - I bought a 2001 Subaru Forester after falling in love with the car when it debuted around 1998. I l...

2001 Subaru Forester: As good with 40,000 miles as it was new

Wed, 19 Feb 2003 00:42:37 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author e_l_green - I've now had my 2001 Forester S+ with automatic transmission for 40,000 miles. The four-wheel anti-lock disk brakes have saved my bacon several times, the 165 horsepower of the 2.5L boxer engine is more than adequate for merging with freeway traffic, and...

2001 Subaru Forester: My first Subaru

Sun, 30 Sep 2001 08:55:50 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ross63 - After testing out the CRV, RAV4, the Tribute, and the Forester, we liked the Forester's handling and features the best and test drove twice before deciding to buy. I've been very pleased with its roadworthiness, comfort, climate controls, the huge...

2001 Subaru Forester: One of the better deals for under $25,000

Sun, 19 Aug 2001 18:51:10 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jetwest76 - Why we bought it: High safety rating; good reliability record; AWD for nasty New England winters; not too big, not too small; preferred Forester's quality and value over the trendier RAV4 and CR-V.

After 6 months and 12,000 miles, here's my...

2001 Subaru Forester: Just the right size

Sat, 14 Jul 2001 17:14:50 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kiwi_bug - My wife and I recently purchased a Subaru Forester L. Our two other cars both had a stick shift and my wife wanted an automatic and a roomier car. So we started to look at the huge small SUV market. We looked at the Ford Escape/Mazda Tribute, Toyota...

2001 Subaru Forester: Great Car - Horrible Customer Service

Mon, 5 Mar 2001 18:43:33 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author TerranEmpire - Car: Subaru Forester

Type: Mini-SUV

Engine: 4-cylinder

Transmission: Automatic

Drive: All-Wheel-Drive (AWD)

I recently purchased a slightly used 2001 Subaru Forester at a local dealer (Carr Subaru in Beaverton, Oregon)...

2001 Subaru Forester: Best SUV for the $$$$ !!

Thu, 15 Feb 2001 15:34:40 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author BLHGOLF - After looking at and test driving the 2000 Honda CRV and the 2000 Toyota RAV4, I opted for the 2001 Subaru Forester S and coudn't be happier with my purchase. I've owned this

vehicle for about 8 months now and I still can't wait to

get behind...

2001 Subaru Forester: my Forester S 2001 research

Wed, 7 Feb 2001 13:54:57 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gtokar - I have had Forester S, 2001 model for 8 months. What can I tell you? I love this car! Before I bought it I made extensive research among contenders such as small SUVs (RAV4, CRV, Grand Vitara and Xterra), medium size SUVs (4Runner, Passport) and family...

2001 Subaru Forester: Versatile Urban Assault Vehicle

Thu, 1 Feb 2001 13:53:09 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author aplatt - I've owned a 2001 Forester since June of 2000 and have thoroughly enjoyed the experience. This is an eminently practical car that's fun to drive.

Overview and Handling

Having driven BMW's and Land Rovers for most of the...

2001 Subaru Forester: Finally! : a woman's SUV

Mon, 8 Jan 2001 00:27:57 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author as011g - I have always been rather turned off by SUV's...they seem overlarge, difficult to maneuver, and a true pain in parking lots. I never have thought I would like driving an SUV, nor could I ever imagine my petite mother trying to manage such a bulky...

2001 Subaru Forester: Love My Forester

Sat, 30 Dec 2000 21:26:23 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gak - I purchased my Subaru Forester last August, and just love it. We had our first major snow storm today, and the Forester handled the 12 inches of snowfall without a problem. It is a pleasure to drive in fair weather as well. It rides quiet and smooth...

2001 Subaru Forester: Darn -- my wife was right again...

Fri, 29 Dec 2000 01:48:45 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cyclone1 - After three solid days of car shopping (for a new family car), I was convinced I had found the vehicle that we should purchase in the new Ford Escape (a great small SUV). That is, until my wife insisted that we visit the Subaru dealership to look at the...

2001 Subaru Forester: The *SUV* for the rest of us....

Sat, 16 Dec 2000 12:28:13 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mark_hartong - After ten years of owning Toyota 4Runners 4x4, the high cost of insurance, the low gas mileage, and the sticker shock for a new 4Runner took its toll. Looking at the number of times I actually used the 4L range of the 4Runner in the past ten years ( I...

2001 Subaru Forester: Is it an SUV? Is it a wagon?

Wed, 29 Nov 2000 23:09:10 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sliznyak2 - It is a little bit of both, a new designed in 1997 Subaru Forester is just what I wanted out of a car. A 2.3 L Forester is a strong running sport utility vehicle. It is tall and roomy and gives plenty of cargo space for anything you want to fit, from...

2001 Subaru Forester: My First New Car - Wheew, I Made A Good Choice

Wed, 8 Nov 2000 20:51:35 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Airmark1 - My 2001, Subaru Forester is the first "new" car that I have purchased. As I pat myself on the back, I thank myself that I bought a great car.

I have had the car (SUV, car, station Wagon, truck, whatever you want to call it) for about 3 months...

2001 Subaru Forester: Best car-like SUV available

Fri, 3 Nov 2000 15:05:43 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author steveylin - I just bought the 2001 Subaru Forester S and I must say I'm very pleased with it. The low center of gravity on this SUV makes it handle like a car, and you can make emergency maneuvers without worrying about flipping over. The 4 wheel disk brake gives...

2001 Subaru Forester: 2001 Subaru Forester S, Premium Package

Wed, 25 Oct 2000 23:01:25 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author RENconnecticut - The 2001 Subaru Forester S, Premium Edition, is a winning vehicle. Drawing on useful aspects of SUV’s and tailoring them to a compact car, it provides everything most people need, without the surplus bulk or negative (environmental) connotations. The...