Certified Pre-Owned: 2020 Subaru Forester Base in Java

Certified Pre-Owned: the 2020 Subaru Forester Base

CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2020 Subaru Forester Base for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. Here is the 2020 Subaru Forester Base for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.

Recalls and complaints

Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. NHTSA has 603 owner complaints on file, mostly about visibility/wiper, unknown or other and electrical system. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.

Engine and fuel

The engine 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.

For 300 km of mixed driving, expect about 25 litres, from its 8.2 L/100 km rating. A weekend of 300 km comes to about $38.13 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,300 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.

Good uses for the Forester

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.

Space, size and seats

Being a compact SUV, it handles luggage, strollers and sports gear well.

A longer test drive

Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. If the Forester is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge.

Choosing the right one

If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. 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.

Money matters

At our price setting, 100 km costs about $12.71 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $127.10 at our price setting. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.

The Forester and Java

Java is about 1,639 km from our Toronto location, beyond the area we deliver to. If you need it in Java itself, send a request and we will tell you honestly whether we can help.

Want a price?

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