Car financing: silver 2021 Subaru Forester Base in Case

The 2021 Subaru Forester Base: before you buy

We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2021 Subaru Forester Base for sale by us right now. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Before you buy the 2021 Subaru Forester Base, see the figures and the checks worth doing.

Recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Owners filed 210 complaints with NHTSA, most often about visibility/wiper, unknown or other and electrical system; have those parts checked.

The numbers in plain words

The powertrain here is the 2.5L 4-cylinder with all-wheel drive and an automatic (CVT). 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.

Space and size

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 family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. Its all-wheel drive suits winter roads and trips to ski country.

Drive it on your own roads

If the Forester is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent the Forester for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one.

Running costs

Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.

Which one to look for

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

The Forester and Case

Case is about 1,310 km from our Toronto location, beyond the area we deliver to. We rent from Toronto only. If your trip to Case starts in the Toronto area, rent the car here.

Over to you

Rent it for a week, then decide: send a request with your dates.