Black 2021 Subaru Forester Sport for sale in Java

The 2021 Subaru Forester Sport: before you buy

We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2021 Subaru Forester Sport for sale by us right now. Here is the 2021 Subaru Forester Sport for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.

What to check on the Forester

In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. 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.

The figures, translated

The powertrain to know here is the 2.5L 4-cylinder, with all-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. All-wheel drive sends power to all four wheels, which helps on snow and wet roads; good tires still matter most.

Expect about 25 litres for every 300 km, going by its 8.2 L/100 km combined rating. Expect about $12.71 per 100 km at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,300 a year for 15,000 miles.

Inside and out

It offers the space of an SUV with the height that makes loading easy.

When the Forester makes sense

It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.

Drive it on your own roads

Rent the Forester for a week and see how it fits your life. A test week in the Forester tells you more than any review. Rent the Forester for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one.

What it costs to run

Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. 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.

Which one to look for

Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.

The Forester and Java

We rent from Toronto only. If your trip to Java starts in the Toronto area, rent the car here. Java is about 3,178 km from our Toronto location, beyond the area we deliver to.

Next step

Tell us the model and the dates, and we reply with an offer.