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Replying to: ateixeira (Sep 04, 2008 7:14 am) Thanks for that. It's pretty nice having knowledgeable people to ask advice for advice! Especially when you're not a car guy... |
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The problem was not fixed in post-2002 Foresters. My 2003 2.5X has 119,000 miles on it, and I was told today the burning oil smell is due to the dreaded head gasket issue. I had the 'coolant conditioner" added every time coolant was changed. Obviously this didn't do the trick. I understand SOA has a warranty but just for pre-2003 models and under 100,000 miles. Despite that, would it still be worth calling SOA to see if they would help pay the $1,400 expense for a known defect? Also, is this an inherent problem with boxer engines, where fuel/oil and other corrosives are in longer contact with the head gasket, eventually leading to the problem? 
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Replying to: gherman131313 (Sep 05, 2008 4:50 pm) At 119k, though, all bets are off. You're at double the powertrain warranty's mileage. I'd be surprised if they helped, but call 800-SUBARU3 and ask, can't hurt I suppose. Be friendly, you get more flies with honey. |
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Just traded in my 03 Forester X with 187,000 miles on it. I felt it would go for another 100,000 but the check engine light came on about 27,000 miles ago and I ran it till it needed inspection in Oct. I did not want to put $1300.00 into a catalytic converter. I felt the car was a true work horse but did nothing exceptionally well. It was very reliable. My one big complaint about the car was its handling in snow. I felt the car would never get stuck from a dead stop, but would slide off the road in the snow. The more gas I gave it the more it would slide to the side with the road banking. It was annoying watching small civics and corrolas blow by me in bad weather. The car was a great hauler and I am going to miss it.
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Replying to: psfod3 (Oct 23, 2008 11:02 am) I had snow tires on a 98 Forester and it was virtually unstoppable. On worn touring tires, well, let's just say it was easy to coerce it to drift on demand. |
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Replying to: psfod3 (Oct 23, 2008 11:02 am) I am sure we all know the little trick of applying the e-brake to help your car rotate around the corner if you start to plow. I do it occassionaly but can't recommend it, seeing that it depends on speed, conditions, experience, Etc... |
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| Wondering if 2005 was a good or bad year for the forester? I am seriously considering buying the 05 LL Bean edition with 62K miles - should i go for it? | |
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Replying to: holiver (Nov 02, 2008 11:27 am) We haven't had a bad Forester yet. My wife's cousin has an 02, and my brother has an 08. Both of those have been very good vehicles too. There have also been a couple of Legacys around the family. Our extended family has never had a bad Subaru.
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Replying to: bigfrank3 (Nov 03, 2008 8:11 am)
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