It is my understanding that the first Forester was a '98 model year. All Foresters, and all Subarus to the best of my knowledge, have unibody construction. Full frame vehicles are heavier and thus don't get the gas mileage that Subaru is famous for. You didn't need to ask, though. Just take a look under your car. --Ken
Subaru Forester was created in 1997.
Subaru Forester has a timing belt.
The 2009 Subaru Forester has 16 valves.
The 2008 Subaru Forester has 16 valves.
The 2001 Subaru Forester has 16 valves.
The 2006 Subaru Forester has 16 valves.
The 2004 Subaru Forester has 16 valves.
The 2011 Subaru Forester has 16 valves.
The 2002 Subaru Forester has 16 valves.
The 2014 Subaru Forester has 16 valves.
The 2010 Subaru Forester has 16 valves.
The 2013 Subaru Forester has 16 valves.