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by mrhonda
Dec 29 '04 - Updated Feb 01 '05
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes 
Pros: SAFE, looks great, big moonroof, tons of options, did I mention it's SAFE?
Cons: Loud security system, cupholder placement, no cruise control indicator light, no locking gas cap
The Bottom Line: From reliability and safety, to comfort and style, to great performance and fun, you can't go wrong with a Forester.
First of all, I am a repeat Forester owner. I'm right now driving a 2001 Red Forester S Model with the Premium Package and automatic transmission. This is my second Forester and I will probably be buying them until they stop making them, they become ...
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by happy2000usa  - Top 1000
Jul 28 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great Vehicle, zippy, best value SUV on the market
Cons: No side impact airbags offered in any but the high end models
This is the end. Fini. No more. I shall not darken the epinions auto door again. I am mechanically oriented, but I hate car shopping. I write this epinions as the grand finale of our recent marathon shopping spree.
My wife wanted power....
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by e_l_green
Feb 18 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Power, comfort, luxury, safety for good price
Cons: Flimsy/inadequate cupholders, won't handle more rugged "jeep trails" to get to trailheads
The Bottom Line: Best small SUV of 2001
I've now had my 2001 Forester S+ with automatic transmission for 40,000 miles. The four-wheel anti-lock disk brakes have saved my bacon several times, the 165 horsepower of the 2.5L boxer engine is more than adequate for merging with freeway traffic, and...
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by tom_reynolds
May 20 '00 - Updated Nov 11 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: AWD works well in snow, lots of standard equipment, gas mileage
Cons: You may have to shop for price on the 2001
We recently purchased a 2001 Subaru Forester S model. We love it! We traded in a 1994 Nissan Pathfinder 4X4. We had excellent service from the Pathfinder but I did not like the gas mileage it got (17 tops on the road)or the power when traveling in the...
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by Clairysse
Jun 20 '00
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: Tight turning circle, eco-friendly, fun, safe
Cons: Mediocre A/C, slightly cramped driver's side
When we first went to the Subaru dealership, the intent was to get an Impreza – something zippy, smaller than a Volvo station wagon, and with AWD to keep me safe on Connecticut roads. What we ended up with was entirely different – a Forester L – and I...
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by sagefire21
Sep 10 '00 - Updated Sep 11 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: axle and power distrobution, ABS, AC, power everything, tons of standard options, great warranty and road-side assistance comes inc., interior and exterior lights, handling, compartments, gas intake and miles to the gallon, roof rack, and just EXTREMELY PR
Cons: seats a little uncomfortable, 1 cup holder is oddly placed, no vanity mirrors or cigarette lighter, interior and exterior color combinations, musical acoustics could be better, aerodynamics not the best, not that many radio station program buttons, scannin
It's a shame that my dealer who sold my mom and me the 2001 Subaru Forester L was the worst dealer on the face of the planet. He probably does not deserve to wear an honored Subaru dealer nametag, but I'm passed all of that because the love for my...
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by aplatt
Feb 01 '01 - Updated Mar 17 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Small size and great handling makes for terrific urban SUV
Cons: Not a lot of luxury features
The Bottom Line: Very easy car to own. Provides practical, comfortable, reliable and fun transport for your average urban / suburban dweller who dreams of more country-like settings.
I've owned a 2001 Forester since June of 2000 and have thoroughly enjoyed the experience. This is an eminently practical car that's fun to drive.
Overview and Handling
Having driven BMW's and Land Rovers for most of the...
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by TerranEmpire - Top 1000
Mar 05 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Very strong for a 4-cylinder, comfortable, AWD, reliability
Cons: SUBARU has a problem with customer service, minor problems
The Bottom Line: I recommend buying this car "brand" new. With the exception of the minor problems, this is a powerful and reliable mini-SUV.
Car: Subaru Forester
Type: Mini-SUV
Engine: 4-cylinder
Transmission: Automatic
Drive: All-Wheel-Drive (AWD)
I recently purchased a slightly used 2001 Subaru Forester at a local dealer (Carr Subaru in Beaverton, Oregon)....
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by sliznyak2
Nov 29 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: roomy, great handling
Cons: backseat is not comfy, a little overpriced
It is a little bit of both, a new designed in 1997 Subaru Forester is just what I wanted out of a car. A 2.3 L Forester is a strong running sport utility vehicle. It is tall and roomy and gives plenty of cargo space for anything you want to fit, from...
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by bpante
Oct 20 '00
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No 
Pros: Nice looking
Cons: Stalls suddenly/dealer can't fix
When I test drove the car in February the check engine light was on. I liked the car but did not want it because of this. The salesman kept calling and calling. He told me the car had just come in and had not been checked. He promised me it was...
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by as011g
Jan 07 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: fun, safe, responsive, smooth ride, great for women
Cons: a bit pricey
I have always been rather turned off by SUV's...they seem overlarge, difficult to maneuver, and a true pain in parking lots. I never have thought I would like driving an SUV, nor could I ever imagine my petite mother trying to manage such a bulky...
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by jetwest76
Aug 19 '01 - Updated Dec 10 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Value; features; quality; reliability; AWD; ride; moon roof (Wow!)
Cons: Brakes; seats; gas mileage; stereo acoustics; cup holders
The Bottom Line: In the mini-SUV class, Forester's standard AWD, impressive quality and luxury features cannot be overlooked. Definitely worth a test drive.
Why we bought it: High safety rating; good reliability record; AWD for nasty New England winters; not too big, not too small; preferred Forester's quality and value over the trendier RAV4 and CR-V.
After 6 months and 12,000 miles, here's my...
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by mark_hartong
Dec 16 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great handling, fantastic AWD system, fuel efficient, and reasonably priced
Cons: God awful cup holders!
After ten years of owning Toyota 4Runners 4x4, the high cost of insurance, the low gas mileage, and the sticker shock for a new 4Runner took its toll. Looking at the number of times I actually used the 4L range of the 4Runner in the past ten years ( I...
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by cyclone1
Dec 28 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Handling, numerous standard safety features, Fun to Drive
Cons: Although the 165 hp 4 cylinder is great, I would still love to have the turbo they have in Europe
After three solid days of car shopping (for a new family car), I was convinced I had found the vehicle that we should purchase in the new Ford Escape (a great small SUV). That is, until my wife insisted that we visit the Subaru dealership to look at the...
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by thewaker
Mar 29 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: loaded
Cons: sometimes it's hard to find the latch to open the hood
The new Forester 2001 modem is pretty sweet. As the proud owner of a 2001 S-premium model, with standard 6-disc changer, front/side impact airbags, phatty sound system (nice subwoofer included), and the biggest sunroof i've ever seen, as well as loads...
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