Lease takeover: red 2021 Subaru Forester Base in Java

Thinking of buying 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. Buying the 2021 Subaru Forester Base is a big decision; here is the information we have.

Recalls and complaints

A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. NHTSA has 210 owner complaints on file, mostly about visibility/wiper, unknown or other and electrical system. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car.

Under the hood

Its 2.5L 4-cylinder drives through 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. Every 100 km costs about $12.71 in fuel at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,300 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.

Living with the Forester

The higher seat of a compact SUV gives a good view of the road in traffic.

Who rents the Forester

It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.

Rent it for a week first

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. Try the Forester on your commute, then decide.

The cost of driving it

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. The EPA estimates US$2,300 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.

Choosing the right one

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. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.

Java and the Forester

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 1,474 km from Java, and does not deliver there.

Want a price?

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