going to check out a 2010 subaru forester 5 speed sunday! it has a sunroof snd it’s awesome. it’ll be my second car snd i’m 16. worked all summer in florida so i could afford a good car back in maine
@@123nody hi! sadly when i went to check it out i remember it had bearing issues and sounded terrible so i ended up passing so sadly i can’t give you a review of it. best of luck!
@@123nodyI’ve had mine for 4 years 36,000 to the 107,000 on it now just a radiator and tires and brakes I don’t beat on her to much and she keeps going I heard nothing but bad things and I’m genuinely in love with this car now
I appreciate the honest demeanor you have with the Forester, similar to the "Alex on Autos'" approach. It would have been a bonus to discuss the technical aspects of the AWD system (difference from the 2nd gen, torque distribution front-rear depending on transmission, the new addition of VDC). But for someone who loves this "underdog" generation in particular, I found your review to be easy to follow & well thought-through. Well done!
if by "awkward" you mean not looking like every other suv at the time you'd be correct. this gen has no character another drop in the ocean of conformity and sameness..."suv appearance" hmm whats that?
Between this and the 08 Forester you reviewed, did you notice much of a difference in ride quality, body roll in curves, or road noise between the two?
Its been a while since I tested both so its hard to recall but I don't seem to remember a drastic difference between the two. The Forester is a solid car in many ways but I don't feel like ride quality and road noise is one of those... if that's a main concern for you I'd consider looking at some other alternatives.
Anyone still looking at this 4 years after posting should know that these have a tendency to need head gasket repairs between 100k-150k miles. The OEM gasket is a single layer with a carbon coating and will fail again, but using the multilayer gasket from the Turbo models should work and fix the issue long term. Plenty of videos about it on here. The failure is initially external (oil seepage) but can eventually worsen to allowing coolant into the wrong places. Checking under the (cool!) radiator cap for signs of oil is supposed to be useful.
Pretty good video…. I would ask that you research and address long term reliability in thesePretty good video…. I would ask that you research and address long term reliability in these Older vehicles
In 2011 they got the new FB25 engine with a timing chain, and performance improved a bit. There were no changes to the body that I am aware of other than the grille which went from 4 verticals to 6.
@@noventay4 but the timing cover is no longer plastic. Still I must admit I have not read or personally experienced any manifold related issues with my 2011. I really do not feel its an issue.
firstly that is NOT a base model X like you claim in the description. it is an X with optional extras (the alloys are a dead giveaway). also, 2009-2010 models are different to the 2011-2012 models, not just small changes, but substantial changes to the the body and and all-new engine, and even standard tinted windows... and the XT is a separate model altogether, not part of the X model range, the the 8 models of series 3 foresters are thus: X, XS, XS Premium, XT, XT Premium, 2.0D, 2.0D Premium, and the S-Edition. you should know wtf yr talking about before you try to teach others.
going to check out a 2010 subaru forester 5 speed sunday! it has a sunroof snd it’s awesome. it’ll be my second car snd i’m 16. worked all summer in florida so i could afford a good car back in maine
Hi! Hope you still own it so you can give some tips and overall experience! I'm looking to buy one this year so some tips and tricks are welcome :D
@@123nody hi! sadly when i went to check it out i remember it had bearing issues and sounded terrible so i ended up passing so sadly i can’t give you a review of it. best of luck!
@@isaiahdunphy Ahh, crap. Thanks anyway :D
@@123nodyI’ve had mine for 4 years 36,000 to the 107,000 on it now just a radiator and tires and brakes I don’t beat on her to much and she keeps going I heard nothing but bad things and I’m genuinely in love with this car now
Great review, I was looking into 3rd gen foresters from a current day perspective.
Keep up the good work!
I appreciate the honest demeanor you have with the Forester, similar to the "Alex on Autos'" approach. It would have been a bonus to discuss the technical aspects of the AWD system (difference from the 2nd gen, torque distribution front-rear depending on transmission, the new addition of VDC). But for someone who loves this "underdog" generation in particular, I found your review to be easy to follow & well thought-through. Well done!
if by "awkward" you mean not looking like every other suv at the time you'd be correct. this gen has no character another drop in the ocean of conformity and sameness..."suv appearance" hmm whats that?
3rd gen actually goes to 2013 apparently
8:14 look, another forester
This is gonna be my first car when I turn 14 I’m 13 rn I can’t wait to drive this car…
Can the engine and transmission on this generation run for 500k+ miles like the Toyotas?
yes, if you keep up with basic maintenance
Hub caps instead of wheels? How's that safe?😂
Between this and the 08 Forester you reviewed, did you notice much of a difference in ride quality, body roll in curves, or road noise between the two?
Its been a while since I tested both so its hard to recall but I don't seem to remember a drastic difference between the two. The Forester is a solid car in many ways but I don't feel like ride quality and road noise is one of those... if that's a main concern for you I'd consider looking at some other alternatives.
@@DrivenCompanion you didn't like the ride quality from an awd vehicle with a low center of gravity engine? That's crazy
Anyone still looking at this 4 years after posting should know that these have a tendency to need head gasket repairs between 100k-150k miles. The OEM gasket is a single layer with a carbon coating and will fail again, but using the multilayer gasket from the Turbo models should work and fix the issue long term. Plenty of videos about it on here.
The failure is initially external (oil seepage) but can eventually worsen to allowing coolant into the wrong places. Checking under the (cool!) radiator cap for signs of oil is supposed to be useful.
Don’t you mean much less attractive
How do you not have that many views and subs? Your the stradman’s brother!
He's far more tolerable than the Stradman too
No, in the USA it is 2009 to 2013. I’m serious. Fun fact.🎃
What is the fuel consumption per litre ?
Around 13l/100km
With the 2.0 engine
Jesus is coming soon repent of your sins before its too late and trust in Jesus Christ alone Jesus loves you
Amen thank you 🙏💜
does jesus like foresters?
Coming in a Subaru ?
Wait.. If I don't repent in time Jesus will send me to hell? But.... He loves me?
Hail Satan
Hello brother, whats the main reason coolant was easily gone? Thank you
Head gasket
Head gasket
Head gasket
Pretty good video…. I would ask that you research and address long term reliability in thesePretty good video…. I would ask that you research and address long term reliability in these Older vehicles
I own it . Love it .
The interiors on these look like they are out of a Kia or like the cheapest car in UK
ugly car!? nu uh...
Thanks for this!
Is this car soft (comfy)and quiet?
yes
great, appreciate that,
How to gas on this car
Thanks!
In 2011 they got the new FB25 engine with a timing chain, and performance improved a bit. There were no changes to the body that I am aware of other than the grille which went from 4 verticals to 6.
And they changed the intake manifold from steel to plastic, not an improvement
@@noventay4 but the timing cover is no longer plastic. Still I must admit I have not read or personally experienced any manifold related issues with my 2011. I really do not feel its an issue.
im watching this cause my dad has one but the top isnt just flat and plain]
firstly that is NOT a base model X like you claim in the description. it is an X with optional extras (the alloys are a dead giveaway).
also, 2009-2010 models are different to the 2011-2012 models, not just small changes, but substantial changes to the the body and and all-new engine, and even standard tinted windows...
and the XT is a separate model altogether, not part of the X model range, the the 8 models of series 3 foresters are thus: X, XS, XS Premium, XT, XT Premium, 2.0D, 2.0D Premium, and the S-Edition.
you should know wtf yr talking about before you try to teach others.
He's a TH-camr...not a college professor. Enjoy the free content
@@JeffinColorado misleading content is useless
@@Ghryst then make your own review
@@Piznick64 i just did. scroll up.
@@Ghryst where's the video
This car has head gasket oil and coolant leak