Auto loans: grey 2020 Subaru Forester Limited in Java

Thinking of buying the 2020 Subaru Forester Limited?

No 2020 Subaru Forester Limited is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Here is the 2020 Subaru Forester Limited for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.

A buyer's checks

A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package.

Specs, explained

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.

At 8.2 L/100 km combined, a 300 km drive takes roughly 25 litres of fuel. Every 100 km costs about $12.71 in fuel at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,300 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.

Best uses

It suits winter trips and weekends with more gear than people. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.

Space, size and seats

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

Try before you buy

Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. If the Forester is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge.

Year and trim

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. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.

The cost of driving it

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.

The Forester and Java

If you are starting from Toronto, rent the car here and drive it to Java. Java is about 1,639 km from Toronto, outside our delivery area.

Next step

A rental request is free; the offer shows the full price.