Car leasing: blue 2020 Subaru Forester Base in Java

The 2020 Subaru Forester Base for buyers

We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2020 Subaru Forester Base for sale by us right now. We do not lease cars. A monthly rental has no long contract: each booking runs up to 365 days. This page helps you judge the 2020 Subaru Forester Base before you buy one anywhere.

Recalls and complaints

Owners filed 603 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. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package.

Engine and fuel

It uses the 2.5L 4-cylinder and 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.

Its combined rating is 8.2 L/100 km, which means roughly 25 litres for 300 km. At our price setting, 1,000 km costs about $127.10. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,300 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.

When the Forester makes sense

It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.

Space, size and seats

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

A longer test drive

Rent the Forester for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. A test week in the Forester tells you more than any review. Rent the Forester first, and buy only if it fits your life.

Which one to look for

Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.

What it costs to run

Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$2,300 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.

A note on Java

If you need it in Java itself, send a request and we will tell you honestly whether we can help. CarmaCars is based in Toronto, about 1,639 km from Java, and does not deliver there.

One more step

Want to try the model first? Send a request with your dates.