2021 Subaru Forester Premier for sale in Trinity

Thinking of buying the 2021 Subaru Forester Premier?

We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2021 Subaru Forester Premier for sale by us right now. The 2021 Subaru Forester Premier for buyers: what the numbers say, what to check, how to try it.

Recalls and complaints

Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year. Owners filed 210 complaints with NHTSA, most often about visibility/wiper, unknown or other and electrical system; have those parts checked. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.

The numbers in plain words

It runs the 2.5L 4-cylinder, with all-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. All-wheel drive helps when pulling away on snow; braking and steering still depend on the tires.

It is rated at 8.2 L/100 km combined; 300 km takes about 25 litres. At our price setting, 1,000 km costs about $127.10. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,300 a year for 15,000 miles.

Size and space

As a compact SUV, it sits higher than a sedan, which makes getting in and loading easier.

Who it is for

It suits winter trips and weekends with more gear than people. It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month.

Drive it on your own roads

Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. If the Forester is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge.

What it costs to run

A 1,000 km month costs roughly $127.10 at our price setting. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car. The EPA estimates US$2,300 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.

Narrowing it down

If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.

Trinity and the Forester

We rent from Toronto only. If your trip to Trinity starts in the Toronto area, rent the car here. Trinity is about 607 km from our Toronto location: the car is picked up in Toronto, or delivered on request.

Make a request

A week with the car can save a costly mistake: request it now.