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The Subaru Forester 2012 prices range from $7,590 for the basic trim level SUV Forester X Limited Edition to $16,500 for the top of the range SUV Forester XT Premium.
The Subaru Forester 2012 comes in SUV.
The Subaru Forester 2012 is available in Diesel, Unleaded Petrol and Premium Unleaded Petrol. Engine sizes and transmissions vary from the SUV 2.0L 6 SP Manual to the SUV 2.5L 5SP Manual.
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$2,800
$19,888
Does my 2012 Subaru Forester have a timing belt or timing chain?
Subaru's EE20 diel engine is an interesting one as it was claimed to be the world's first turbo-diesel engine with Subaru's trademark boxer layout (where the cylinders run in pairs, opposed to each other (like an air-cooled Volkswagen).
The brand has switched from timing belts to timing chains and back at various points in its engineering history, but the EE20 in your car is from the point in history where timing chains were in vogue at Subaru. As such, the timing chain should last the life of the engine and not require periodic replacement as a timing belt does.
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Subaru Forester 2012: What oil should I use?
Unless you’re spending the winter months in alpine areas use 5W-30.
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Subaru Forester vs Volvo XC60
It depends on the condition and kays of the Volvo. I would expect a 2012/2013 XC60 to have done on average 60,000 to 80,000 km. At that mileage it should still have plenty of life left in it, but it is closer to the end of the road than a new Forester would be. If you chose with your heart you’d take the Volvo, but your head would tell you to buy the Subaru.
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* Price is the median price of 124 listings for the Forester 2012 for sale in the last 6 months. The Price excludes costs such as stamp duty, other government charges and options.
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