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1998 Forester
37 reviews
Subaru launched the Forester for 1998 as a hybrid vehicle, blending the attributes of a passenger car and a sport-utility vehicle. To...
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Subaru launched the Forester for 1998 as a hybrid vehicle, blending the attributes of a passenger car and a sport-utility vehicle. To create the Forester, Subaru took the subcompact Impreza station wagon, raised its roofline and added a few extra inches to the body length and width. Because wheelbase was increased only fractionally, interior dimensions grew only slightly over the Impreza. Subaru intended the resulting 5-passenger vehicle to be a trucky SUV in the spirit of the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. The Legacy Outback and subcompact Outback Sport, in contrast, were basically just tall-built station wagons. Base, L, and S models went on sale. Each used Subarus horizontally opposed, 165-horsepower 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine, borrowed from the compact Legacy. A 5-speed manual transmission was standard, and 4-speed automatic optional.Foresters standard all-wheel-drive system sensed wheel slip and automatically sent power to the wheels with the most traction. No driver action was needed. Although ground clea
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Wow. I had no idea I was buying such a quality vehicle.
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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
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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).
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Great vehicle with just a few problems
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Pros: Lots of cargo space for its size, powerful engine
Cons: Window frames inadequate, poor placement of some items
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Best of the mini-SUVs, safest SUV on the road
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Love my Forester!
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Pros: Rides beautifully
Cons: narrower than a minivan Read More at Epinions.com
Top of the Class
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Pros: Great to drive, safe, versatile!
Cons: Radio controls Read More at Epinions.com
Best Choice
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Pros: Engine, AWD system, seats
Cons: Wimpy horn note, newer models are better than my '98 Read More at Epinions.com
Car? SUV? The best of both!
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Pros: Excellent AWD system, handles like a car
Cons: Limited towing ability Read More at Epinions.com
98 Subaru Forest L
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Pros: outstanding handling and brakes
Cons: not much leg room in back seat Read More at Epinions.com
I love my car!
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Pros: 4-wheel drive, carrying capability
Cons: none Read More at Epinions.com
Forester a True "Sport Cute"
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Pros: Comfortable, powerful, stable
Cons: new model had some bugs Read More at Epinions.com
