Auto loans: beige 2020 Subaru Forester Premier in Java

The 2020 Subaru Forester Premier: before you buy

CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2020 Subaru Forester Premier; this page helps you judge it 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. Thinking about the 2020 Subaru Forester Premier? Here are the numbers in plain words and what to check.

Recalls and complaints

In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. NHTSA has 603 owner complaints on file, mostly about visibility/wiper, unknown or other and electrical system. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.

What the specs mean

The 2.5L 4-cylinder with all-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at. 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, it costs about $12.71 to drive 100 km. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,300 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.

Living with the Forester

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

Who it is for

It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy. It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while.

Drive it on your own roads

A test week in the Forester tells you more than any review. Try the Forester on your commute, then decide. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car.

What it costs to run

At our price setting, 100 km costs about $12.71 in fuel. 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.

Which one to look for

A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.

Java and the Forester

If you need it in Java itself, send a request and we will tell you honestly whether we can help. Java is about 1,639 km from Toronto, outside our delivery area.

Ready when you are

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