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The 2014 Subaru Forester range of configurations is currently priced from $5,990.
Carsguide Contributing Journalist Ewan Kennedy had this to say at the time: HOW MUCH?Expect to pay from:$1500 to $3000 for a 1997 Subaru Forester GX$4000 to $6500 for a 2002 GT$6000 to $10,000 for a 2004 XT$9000 to $14,000 for a 2006 XT Luxury$13,000 to $18,000 for a 2009 XT$17,000 to $24,000 for a 2010 XT Premium$20,000 to $28,000 for a 2012 XT$28,000 to $37,000 for a 2014 2.5i-S.
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The 2014 Subaru Forester carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1500 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
The Subaru Forester 2014 prices range from $9,130 for the basic trim level SUV 2.0i to $22,000 for the top of the range SUV 2.0XT Premium.
Subaru Forester Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance |
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2.0D
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Body Type: SUV | Height x Width x Length: 1735x1795x4595 mm |
Ground Clearance:
220 mm
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2.0D-L
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Body Type: SUV | Height x Width x Length: 1735x1795x4595 mm |
Ground Clearance:
220 mm
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2.0D-S
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Body Type: SUV | Height x Width x Length: 1735x1795x4595 mm |
Ground Clearance:
220 mm
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2.0i
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Body Type: SUV | Height x Width x Length: 1735x1795x4595 mm |
Ground Clearance:
220 mm
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Either one would do the job, but I would choose the Forester over the RAV4, it’s a better all round all-wheel drive that should serve your son well.
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I doubt your neighbour’s diagnosis. Take it to a suspension specialist, specialist Subaru mechanic, or a Subaru dealer.
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It’s hard to say one over the other, both appeal. The Forester is well built, it has all the features you want, and would be reliable. The Volvo has the style, the features, and would also be reliable, in the sense that there is nothing of a serious nature that could bite you on the backside down the track. As they’re both three to five years old they shouldn’t be expensive to service, particularly the Forester, which has capped-price servicing. I would go with your head and choose the Forester, but you have to like what you drive, and I could equally understand if you chose the Volvo. You wont go far wrong with either of them.
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Subaru Forester Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption |
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2.0D
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 2.0L Diesel 6 SP MAN |
Fuel Consumption:
5.9L/100km
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2.0i
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 2.0L ULP 6 SP MAN |
Fuel Consumption:
7.2L/100km
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2.5i
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 2.5L ULP CVT AUTO |
Fuel Consumption:
8.1L/100km
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