Green 2021 Subaru Forester Limited for sale in Mapleton

Buying the 2021 Subaru Forester Limited

We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2021 Subaru Forester Limited for sale by us right now. This page puts the 2021 Subaru Forester Limited in plain words for buyers: what it uses, what to check, and how to try one first.

A buyer's checks

Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.

The numbers in plain words

The engine is the 2.5L 4-cylinder, with all-wheel drive and an automatic (CVT). It runs on regular gas. All-wheel drive helps when pulling away on snow; braking and steering still depend on the tires.

For 300 km of mixed driving, expect about 25 litres, from its 8.2 L/100 km rating. The fuel for 100 km comes to about $12.71 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,300 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.

The Forester in everyday use

The higher seat of a compact SUV gives a good view of the road in traffic.

When the Forester makes sense

Families, skiers and anyone with bulky luggage. Its all-wheel drive suits winter roads and trips to ski country.

Rent it for a week first

Rent first, buy later: a week with the Forester answers the big questions. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel.

What it costs to run

Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. The EPA estimates US$2,300 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $12.71 in fuel.

Narrowing it down

If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.

The Forester and Mapleton

Mapleton is about 512 km from our Toronto location: the car is picked up in Toronto, or delivered on request. If you need it in Mapleton itself, send a request and we will tell you honestly whether we can help.

Questions first?

Want to try before you buy? Ask for your dates.