1998 Subaru Forester

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).

Review: 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 ...

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

Review: 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...

Pros: speed, handling, safety

Cons: leg room

Review: 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....

Pros: Rides beautifully

Cons: narrower than a minivan

Review: 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...

Pros: Great to drive, safe, versatile!

Cons: Radio controls

Review: 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...

Pros: Engine, AWD system, seats

Cons: Wimpy horn note, newer models are better than my '98

Review: This is the prefect vehicle for former car owners that want to hop on the band wagon. Only it offers a great ride and handling balance, plenty of useful low-end torque, and excellent gas mileage to boot. It's very fun to drive, so giving up a sports...

Pros: Price, mileage

Cons: lumbar support

Review: I currently own a 1998 Forester and am extremely happy with my choice. After a long search, and countless hours of web time, I decided on the Forester as my next automobile purchase.

My initial attraction was to the price and gas mileage....

Pros: Excellent AWD system, handles like a car

Cons: Limited towing ability

Review: I bought this vehicle because it offered everything that I wanted in a vehicle. Prior to purchasing my Forester, I drove a 1991 Chevy S-10 Blazer. I enjoyed my Blazer, but there were several aspects that I didn't like. Road noise, gas mileage, and...

Pros: outstanding handling and brakes

Cons: not much leg room in back seat

Review: 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...

Pros: 4-wheel drive, carrying capability

Cons: none

Review: 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...