Car financing: beige 2020 Subaru Forester Premier in Java

Thinking of buying the 2020 Subaru Forester Premier?

We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2020 Subaru Forester Premier for sale by us right now. 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 what to know about the 2020 Subaru Forester Premier before buying one.

Recalls and complaints

A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Owners filed 603 complaints with NHTSA, most often about visibility/wiper, unknown or other and electrical system; have those parts checked. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.

The numbers in plain words

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

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

What the Forester is like

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

Who the Forester suits

It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one. Its all-wheel drive suits winter roads and trips to ski country.

Rent it for a week first

If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. Try the Forester on your commute, then decide. A week with the Forester answers more than any brochure.

The cost of driving it

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. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.

Year and trim

Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Compare the Premier with the other trims of the same year before you decide. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.

Java and the Forester

CarmaCars is based in Toronto, about 1,639 km from Java, and does not deliver there. If you are starting from Toronto, rent the car here and drive it to Java.

Get an offer

Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.