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by bpollen
Feb 24 '05 - Updated Feb 25 '05
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Quality vehicle; smooth engine; reliable; not many repairs; nice appearance; low center of gravity; mpg
Cons: Hard back seat; smallish interior; plastic vents on dash are not high quality
The Bottom Line: Reliable SUV that handles like a car with a semi-powerful engine (165 HP), a great a/c, few repairs. An all-around CUV (city utility vehicle).
I bought the first model of the Subaru Forester (the 1998 model) in September 1997. I'd researched it on the Internet. I test drove the Forester two or three times, and I test drove several other SUVs. I bought the Forester. It has been hands down ...
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by travvller
Feb 04 '02 - Updated Feb 06 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Lots of cargo space for its size, powerful engine
Cons: Window frames inadequate, poor placement of some items
The Bottom Line: Best of the mini-SUVs, safest SUV on the road
I've been driving a used 1998 Subaru Forester with manual transmission for a few months now and have been extremely happy with its performance overall.
Actually, I DID have a problems with the car because the dealership I bought it from put...
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by lenny
Dec 12 '99 - Updated Dec 14 '99
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: Safety, comfort, affordable
Cons: Recalls
The mini SUVs are all the rage, and why shouldn't they be? They offer the flexibility of a station wagon, the traction of a 4 wheel drive and better gas mileage than that of their bigger brothers. Visually, they do take some getting used to. After...
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by chrisaustin
Mar 06 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: speed, handling, safety
Cons: leg room
After reading a review in the paper I went to see the new (98) Forester.
I wanted a SUV but had heard and seen horror stories about how easily they rolled over. At the time the Forester was the only SUV not required to have a rollover alert posted....
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by bjsmom
Jan 13 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Rides beautifully
Cons: narrower than a minivan
I leased a Forester the first month they were out & I still love it!!!! I know we were taking a chance, but as you can see, our chance paid off.. It is one of the highest rated vehicles going! It drives beautifully & I haven't had to have...
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by ted1546
Feb 24 '01
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No 
Pros: great in bad weather.
Cons: banner year for problems for this model and year.
The Bottom Line: This model and the year it was built was plauged with problems. God bless the next owner of my leased car.
Hi,
First off I want everyone to know that this car is my 6th Suburu in a row I have bought. 4 others I drove for well over 140,000 miles and they were great ! One other the XT was also great but had a bug or two. Now about my lovely...
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by wil31
Jan 31 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great to drive, safe, versatile!
Cons: Radio controls
Normally, I am not interested in new-release cars. I'm the cautious type who likes to wait at least a couple of years to see how the model develops. So even though I've been very impressed with Subaru models before, I didn't take much notice when they...
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by Augustwst7
Feb 09 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: outstanding handling and brakes
Cons: not much leg room in back seat
The 98 Subaru Forester L model is easily the finest automobile I've ever driven. I bought this vehicle because I had read several good reviews for the Forester in consumer magazines. Needless to say, I am extremely impressed with nearly all the...
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by meryltseng
Jun 04 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: 4-wheel drive, carrying capability
Cons: none
Let me start off by saying that I love my car! The way that we came about buying the Forester is a little strange, but we got a good deal because it was a crash test car. No major crash, but bumper testing. It got an excellent rating, one of the best...
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by pdavies
Dec 15 '99
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Comfortable, powerful, stable
Cons: new model had some bugs
I have been the happy owner of a 98 Forester L since June of 97. Now our little beast has 50 K on the odometer and it is still a joy to own and drive. But there have been problems and this is where Subaru has really made the ownership experience a...
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by btleghorn
Jan 13 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: dependable, not too bulky
Cons: none
I think the Subaru Forrester is a very underrated SUV. I have been driving one for about a year without any major problems. It is not one of the bulky, oversized SUVs but a midsized one with great acceleration and mobility. I drive a stick-shift and I...
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by JACRAC
Mar 16 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Everything!
Cons: Nothing!
In 1998 Consumer Reports Said the New Forester Was "All That".. I looked at Honda, Toyota, Chevy.. and a few more.. I ended up with a Forester! What a great choice.. It is by far the best and I mean BEST vehicle I have ever had! I had not had...
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by Sushi_Tiger
Dec 12 '99 - Updated Jan 16 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Maneuverability, Reliability
Cons: None for me
I have owned my 1998 Forester since January of 1998. The Forester has been a joy to own. The only item to fail in the vehicle in the past two years and 30,000 miles was the light bulb in the interior dome light. The vehicle has been flawless otherwise....
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by ReginaRana
Jan 26 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great in snow and ice, incredibly bright headlights
Cons: smaller than a typical SUV
After my 1995 Subaru Legacy wagon was stolen, I wanted another. It had been a great car, but this was 1998. The Forester, I thought, would be a second-best solution, but now I don't know how I could have lived without it. I love the way it handles, it...
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by parkerle
Apr 13 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Nice size for most driving, good gas mileage
Cons: Nothing major
The Bottom Line: This car is great for me. It's roomy without being a behemoth or a gas hog (great news as gas prices have increased). I would recommend this car.
Keep in mind that I've only had this car for about three months at this point. I'll write more after I've had it for longer. It is a used 1998 Forester which I bought in Feb 03. It had about 52k at time of purchase. Mine is a manual 5-speed.
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