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#17386 of 18028 Re: 1999 Subaru Forester Reliability [taramaz1] by dstew1

Jan 12, 2006 (4:39 pm)

Replying to: taramaz1 (Jan 12, 2006 3:14 pm)
I can't personally speak to the reliability of the 99 Forester, but 24,000 miles in 6 (or possibly 7) years of ownership seems extremely low; low to the point where it may have been sitting too much and driving too little. You're looking at a range of 3-4k miles per year. Do you know if it was just driven for short distances most every day, or if it may have sat in the garage for days or weeks at a time?
 
Doug

#17387 of 18028 Re: 1999 Subaru Forester Reliability [taramaz1] by kumari

Jan 12, 2006 (10:46 pm)

Replying to: taramaz1 (Jan 12, 2006 3:14 pm)
What state are you in? If you don't buy that 1999 Forester, maybe I will!! LOL No, seriously, is it in California? I found a 2002 Forester with only 17,000 miles that I can buy for $13,000, but I'd have to drive it down from north of Sacramento and I'm in Los Angeles.
 
Samantha

#17388 of 18028 Gas by ateixeira

Jan 13, 2006 (7:43 am)

Bob - the lights comes on with 2.3 gallons left, but those gallons slosh around. If the fuel pump starts sucking air, you'll stall. I doubt it can actually use up every last drop of gas in the tank, plus I wouldn't want to anyway!
 
I've run out with my Miata, same situation, luckily I could actually SEE the gas station. A good samaritan helped me push it in, and left before I could thank him.
 
Wherever you are, I was about to hand you a $20, buddy! Good Karma to you!
 
Normally, I'd rate Subaru > Hyundai, but you're talking 4 years' difference in age. Plus the wheel bearings and gaskets were resolved a little later, 2002 or so.
 
Get an 02-03 Forester used, sure, but I would not get a vehicle 4 years older and expect it to be better.
 
-juice

#17389 of 18028 Re: E is for eejit [drwales] by growler5

Jan 13, 2006 (9:49 am)

Replying to: drwales (Jan 12, 2006 2:55 pm)
When I bought my XS in Nov 2004, I did a bit of checking on the point at which the low-fuel light comes on. I'd re-fill the tank as soon as the light came on.
 
During the first few tanks of gas, fillup consistently took about 14 to 14.2 gallons. When warm weather came, fill-ups took less gas, about 13.5 gallons more or less. I suspect temperature is a factor (this is in Pennsylvania).
 
I'll have to check again now that the cold weather is back. I wouldn't be surprised if the magic number is back up to 14 gallons or so again.
 
For peace of mind (and to satisfy your OCD quotient) you may want to do the same calibration. Fill up 5 or 6 times when the light comes on and average the number of gallons. Then you can figure out your own comfort factor. Mine is 40 miles to go after the light comes on before I absolutely have to pull over and fill up.
 
"Does the fuel pump run dry at a half gallon?" Since you're already off to a good start, we'll let you research that topic for us!

#17390 of 18028 Fuel by ateixeira

Jan 13, 2006 (11:13 am)

You get even riskier when you have NAV, because you know how close all the gas stations are.
 
-juice

#17391 of 18028 Re: 1999 Subaru Forester Reliability [dstew1] by taramaz1

Jan 13, 2006 (12:49 pm)

Replying to: dstew1 (Jan 12, 2006 4:39 pm)
It was driven almost daily, but for short distances. It was a family member's and she was retired and only drove it to the store, to the hair salon, etc. I know that the 24K miles are not highway miles for the most part.

#17392 of 18028 Re: 1999 Subaru Forester Reliability [kumari] by taramaz1

Jan 13, 2006 (12:55 pm)

Replying to: kumari (Jan 12, 2006 10:46 pm)
I am in Missouri. Sorry! If I don't take it, we already have two other buyers lined up to buy it. But price wise, we will sell this one for $8000 if I don't take it. $13,000 seems like a good deal for only 17,000 miles.

#17394 of 18028 Low gas light 04xs by pert

Jan 16, 2006 (1:43 pm)

A week ago my light came on. I drove the car for awhile and the next day on the way to work here in the hills of PA going down a steep hill the car sputtered. I wont make that mistake again. Anyway I dont think one should let gas get to low due to picking up stuff on bottom of tank. Also more of a chance of condensation forming in cold weather.
 
pert

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