Auto loans: green 2021 Subaru Forester Base in Danforth

Auto loans: the 2021 Subaru Forester Base

CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2021 Subaru Forester Base for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. This page sets out the 2021 Subaru Forester Base for buyers, in plain words.

Recalls and complaints

Owners filed 210 complaints with NHTSA, most often about visibility/wiper, unknown or other and electrical system; have those parts checked. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.

The figures, translated

The 2.5L 4-cylinder is what moves it, 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.

The combined figure, 8.2 L/100 km, means roughly 25 litres for 300 km. At our price setting, driving 100 km costs about $12.71, and a 300 km weekend about $38.13. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,300 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.

How big it is

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

Who the Forester suits

It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy. It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month.

A longer test drive

Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Rent the Forester first, and buy only if it fits your life.

What it costs to run

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.

Year and trim

If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.

Danforth and the Forester

If you are starting from Toronto, rent the car here and drive it to Danforth. Danforth is about 1,178 km from our Toronto location, beyond the area we deliver to.

Make a request

Want to try before you buy? Ask for your dates.