2006 Subaru Forester for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 10.7 to 11.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 10.7 to 11.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
We do not have a 2006 Subaru Forester for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2006 Subaru Forester specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.5L 4-cylinder | 2.5L 4-cylinder | 2.5L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.5L 4-cylinder turbo |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 11.8 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.4 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 10.7 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 251 g/km | 251 g/km | 276 g/km | 276 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $16.59 | $16.59 | $20.65 | $20.65 |
2006 Subaru Forester: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 25 | 27 | 24 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 878 L (31 cu ft) | 878 L (31 cu ft) | 878 L (31 cu ft) | 878 L (31 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,050 | US$3,050 | US$4,100 | US$4,100 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,318 | $3,318 | $4,130 | $4,130 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2006 Subaru Forester
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 88 complaints with NHTSA, most often about vehicle speed control (20), suspension (12) and engine (11). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11V464000 | 2011-09-06 | suspension:front:control arm:lower arm | SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2007 IMPREZA, MODEL YEAR 2003-2008 FORESTER, AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 SAAB 9-2X VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 THROUGH NOVEMBER 26, 2007 ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, MASSACHUSETTS, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, PENNSYLVANIA,... |
| 07V043000 | 2007-02-12 | air bags:frontal | ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE AIR BAG OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT MAY HAVE BEEN PINCHED DURING PRODUCTION. PINCHING OF THE WIRING HARNESS BETWEEN THE FLOOR CROSSMEMBER AND THE SEAT MOUNTING BRACKET COULD RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2006 Subaru Forester?
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2006 Subaru Forester for sale by us right now. Before you buy the 2006 Subaru Forester, here is what the figures say and what to look at.
Recalls and complaints
Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. There are 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. NHTSA has 88 owner complaints on file, mostly about vehicle speed control, suspension and engine.
Reading the spec sheet
The 2.5L 4-cylinder with all-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at. It runs on regular gas. With all-wheel drive, it pulls away more surely on slippery roads, though it does not stop any shorter.
At 10.7 L/100 km combined, a 300 km drive takes roughly 32 litres of fuel. A 300 km weekend costs about $49.77 in energy at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,050 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Room inside
Its SUV body gives a high seating position and an easy load height. At 878 litres, the trunk fits bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
When the Forester makes sense
It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town. It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month.
Try before you buy
Rent first, buy later: a week with the Forester answers the big questions. A test week in the Forester tells you more than any review. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience.
Money matters
A 1,000 km month costs roughly $165.90 at our price setting. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $16.59 in fuel. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Picking a year and a trim
Within the 2006 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.
Send a request
Questions about trying a car first? Ask in your request.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2006 Subaru Forester from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2006 Subaru Forester for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2006 Subaru Forester
Does CarmaCars sell the 2006 Subaru Forester?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2006 Subaru Forester before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2006 Subaru Forester have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2006 Subaru Forester cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,050 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3318.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.