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    Subaru Forester 2008

    2008 Subaru Forester Reviews

    Subaru Forester 2008 Reviews

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    Used Subaru Forester review: 2008-2013

    Used Subaru Forester review: 2008-2013

    16 Apr 2018 by Graham Smith
    Australia has been waiting a whole decade for a new Forester, but does the all-new model live up to the legend? Read more
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    Used Subaru Forester review: 2002-2008

    Used Subaru Forester review: 2002-2008

    6 Apr 2018 by Graham Smith
    The many fans of Subaru’s four-wheel drive models were rejoicing with the news of the Forester in 1997.It quickly attracted a legion of followers after its launch, and Subaru was eager to build on... Read more
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    Used Subaru Forester review: 1997-2014

    Used Subaru Forester review: 1997-2014

    24 Feb 2015 by Ewan Kennedy
    When the Forester was introduced to Australia in 1997 it was closely related to the Subaru Impreza hatch. It also reminded Subaru lovers of the Subaru 4WD station wagons. Over the years the Forester... Read more
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    Used Subaru Forester review: 2008-2009

    Used Subaru Forester review: 2008-2009

    9 Oct 2014 by Graham Smith
    Brett Radford is looking at a 2008 Subaru Forester sports wagon for his 17-year-old son. The asking price is $11,800, but with no trade he says he could get it for $10,000. It has had a small hit at... Read more
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    Used Subaru Forester review: 1997-2013

    Used Subaru Forester review: 1997-2013

    10 Feb 2014 by Ewan Kennedy
    Ewan Kennedy reviews the Subaru Forester as a used buy. Read more
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    Used Subaru Forester review: 2008-2010

    Used Subaru Forester review: 2008-2010

    16 Aug 2012 by Graham Smith
    Subaru chose to mimic its rivals when it revamped the Forester in 2008. It did so by making it bigger and taller while at the same time making it look more like an SUV.NEWIn doing so it made its SUV... Read more
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    Used Subaru Forester review: 1997-2011

    Used Subaru Forester review: 1997-2011

    15 Jun 2012 by Ewan Kennedy
    Ewan Kennedy reviews the 1997, 1998, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009 and 2010 Subaru Forester as a used buy. Read more
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    Used Subaru Forester review: 2008-2009

    Used Subaru Forester review: 2008-2009

    3 Dec 2010 by Graham Smith
    Subaru's Forester was at the head of the pack during the SUV stampede 10 years ago and the latest model sought to build upon the huge success of earlier models by pushing for market leadership.  The... Read more
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    Subaru Forester 2008 review

    Subaru Forester 2008 review

    6 Nov 2008 by Jonah Wigley
    Subaru has sold more than 105,000 Foresters since 1997, and they’d really like to keep that pace going.Available in X, XS and XT variants – each with a number of transmission options, the new... Read more
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    Subaru Forester XS 2008 review

    Subaru Forester XS 2008 review

    22 May 2008 by Stuart Innes
    Here’s a party trick: Name Subaru's biggest-selling model in Australia. Impreza? No. Liberty? Nope. It's the trusty and worthy Forester... Read more

    Pricing guides

    $7,999
    Based on 132 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months
    Lowest Price
    $4,999
    Highest Price
    $18,990
    See all Subaru Forester pricing & specs

    Range and Specs

    VehicleSpecsPrice*
    X 2.5L, ULP, 4 SP AUTO $7,590 – 10,670 2008 Subaru Forester 2008 X Pricing and Specs
    XS 2.5L, ULP, 4 SP AUTO $8,250 – 11,660 2008 Subaru Forester 2008 XS Pricing and Specs
    XS Premium 2.5L, ULP, 5 SP MAN $6,710 – 9,460 2008 Subaru Forester 2008 XS Premium Pricing and Specs
    XT 2.5L, PULP, 4 SP AUTO $8,800 – 12,320 2008 Subaru Forester 2008 XT Pricing and Specs
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    * Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price

    Subaru Forester News

    Subaru Forester to become electric car soon, following hybrid SUV move to take on Toyota RAV4, Mitsubishi Outlander and Nissan X-Trail - report

    Subaru Forester to become electric car soon, following hybrid SUV move to take on Toyota RAV4, Mitsubishi Outlander and Nissan X-Trail - report

    23 Feb 2024 by Chris Thompson
    2024 Subaru Forester pricing confirmed! Price increases for Mazda CX-5, Nissan X-Trail, Toyota RAV4 rival ahead of the launch of next-gen family SUV

    2024 Subaru Forester pricing confirmed! Price increases for Mazda CX-5, Nissan X-Trail, Toyota RAV4 rival ahead of the launch of next-gen family SUV

    14 Feb 2024 by Tim Nicholson
    This is it! 2024 Subaru Forester unveiled in America with major upgrades to better rival the Mitsubishi Outlander, Nissan X-Trail and Toyota RAV4

    This is it! 2024 Subaru Forester unveiled in America with major upgrades to better rival the Mitsubishi Outlander, Nissan X-Trail and Toyota RAV4

    17 Nov 2023 by Tom White

    Toyota RAV4 fighter: The 2025 Subaru Forester mid-size SUV has leaked ahead of its official reveal, is it going to be new enough?

    13 Nov 2023 by Chris Thompson

    New Subaru Forester images leaked

    26 Sep 2012 by Karla Pincott

    Subaru Forester Columbia

    13 Jan 2010 by Paul Gover

    Subaru Forester FAQs

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