Car financing: silver 2020 Subaru Forester Touring in Java

Thinking of buying the 2020 Subaru Forester Touring?

CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2020 Subaru Forester Touring; 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. Before you buy the 2020 Subaru Forester Touring, here is what the figures say and what to look at.

Recalls and complaints

NHTSA has 603 owner complaints on file, mostly about visibility/wiper, unknown or other and electrical system. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.

What the specs mean

It is powered by the 2.5L 4-cylinder, with all-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. With all-wheel drive, it pulls away more surely on slippery roads, though it does not stop any shorter.

A combined rating of 8.2 L/100 km works out to about 25 litres per 300 km. The fuel for 100 km comes to about $12.71 at our price setting. 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.

Best uses

It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going. It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town.

A longer test drive

Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. A week with the Forester answers more than any brochure.

Running costs

Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $127.10 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,300 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.

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. Compare the Touring with the other trims of the same year before you decide.

The Forester and Java

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.

Questions first?

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