Car leasing: white 2021 Subaru Forester Base in Danforth

Car leasing: the 2021 Subaru Forester Base

We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2021 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. The 2021 Subaru Forester Base for buyers: what the numbers say, what to check, how to try it.

A buyer's checks

Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Owners filed 210 complaints with NHTSA, most often about visibility/wiper, unknown or other and electrical system; have those parts checked. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent.

The figures, translated

It is powered by the 2.5L 4-cylinder, 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.

Its combined rating is 8.2 L/100 km, which means roughly 25 litres for 300 km. In money, 1,000 km costs about $127.10 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,300 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.

Best uses

It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town. It suits winter trips and weekends with more gear than people.

Room inside

Its SUV body gives a high seating position and an easy load height.

Rent it for a week first

Rent the Forester for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class.

Year and trim

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. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.

Money matters

Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. 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.

The Forester and Danforth

We have no location in Danforth; CarmaCars rents from Toronto, about 1,178 km away. If you are starting from Toronto, rent the car here and drive it to Danforth.

Over to you

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