2023 Subaru Forester Premier for sale in Farmbrook

The 2023 Subaru Forester Premier for buyers

We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2023 Subaru Forester Premier for sale by us right now. Here is what to know about the 2023 Subaru Forester Premier before buying one.

Before you sign for the Forester

Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Owners filed 74 complaints with NHTSA, most often about unknown or other, forward collision avoidance and visibility/wiper; have those parts checked. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.

Engine and fuel

The 2.5L 4-cylinder, paired with an automatic (CVT), drives it. It runs on regular gas. With all-wheel drive, it pulls away more surely on slippery roads, though it does not stop any shorter.

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

Practical details

An SUV body means more headroom and a taller cargo opening than a car of the same length.

Good uses for the Forester

It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. Families, skiers and anyone with bulky luggage.

Try before you buy

Rent the Forester for a week and see how it fits your life. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent the Forester for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one.

Money matters

The EPA estimates US$2,300 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $127.10 at our price setting. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $12.71 in fuel.

Picking a year and a trim

Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.

Farmbrook and the Forester

Farmbrook is about 510 km from Toronto, outside our delivery area. We rent from Toronto only. If your trip to Farmbrook starts in the Toronto area, rent the car here.

Your move

Questions about trying a car first? Ask in your request.