Car financing: beige 2020 Subaru Forester Limited in Java

The 2020 Subaru Forester Limited for buyers

We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2020 Subaru Forester Limited for sale by us right now. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. The 2020 Subaru Forester Limited for buyers: what the numbers say, what to check, how to try it.

What to check on the Forester

A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year. Owners filed 603 complaints with NHTSA, most often about visibility/wiper, unknown or other and electrical system; have those parts checked. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.

Engine and fuel

It uses the 2.5L 4-cylinder and 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.

For 300 km of mixed driving, expect about 25 litres, from its 8.2 L/100 km rating. That works out to 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.

How big it is

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

Is it right for your trip?

It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. Families, skiers and anyone with bulky luggage.

A longer test drive

If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. A test week in the Forester tells you more than any review. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide.

Money matters

A 1,000 km month costs roughly $127.10 at our price setting. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. The EPA estimates US$2,300 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.

Choosing the right one

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. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.

The Forester and Java

Java is about 1,639 km from Toronto, outside our delivery area. We rent from Toronto only. If your trip to Java starts in the Toronto area, rent the car here.

Your move

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