The SUBARU FORESTER (2002-08) 5DR ESTATE 2.0 X PLUS AUTO4 is a practical, five-door estate with the raised stance and four-wheel-drive character of an SUV. In the UK used-car market, it sits between a conventional family estate and a compact SUV, offering useful space and reassuring all-weather ability rather than fashionable polish. It suits families, dog owners and drivers who want an easy automatic for commuting, errands and country trips. Mycarcheck.com records 63 look-ups covering 30 distinct VINs, a useful snapshot of interest rather than a full market census. Those checks show an average recorded mileage of 107,000 and around 6,000 miles driven annually; the average is about 4.4 previous keepers. At an average private-sale valuation of £2,000, it may suit buyers seeking capable transport on a modest budget. Its roomy cabin, load area and sure-footed feel distinguish it from front-wheel-drive estate rivals, though age and fuel use merit consideration.