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87 messages, Last post on Nov 28, 2009 at 4:56 AM
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Replying to: paisan (Dec 04, 2007 3:47 pm) 
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The short version. Had a 2000 and got a 2002 via LEMON LAW (check engine light always on and ran BAD.) I just traded in the replacement 2002 for a Honda. Only 50K on the 2002 Forester and a Wheel Bearing went, I had to replace an 02 Sensor also, and now (at 56K) the Clutch went. I was not gonna spend the $1200+ for a new clutch just two months after spending $400+ on a wheel bearing. I'm done with Subaru. I know others are happy, I guess I'm just unlucky..
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Replying to: chicagoish (Feb 25, 2008 9:53 am) They did change the wheel bearing design on the 2003 and later models. They moved to the sturdier design from the Legacy. To me an 02 sensor is a wear part. Bosch says they should be changed every 30k miles, though they sell them so I'm sure they have an interest in recommending short intervals for those. Good luck with the Honda, hopefully you'll have better luck. |
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Replying to: chicagoish (Feb 25, 2008 9:53 am) I've got 66k on my Forester and hopefully the clutch will last at least double that. -Frank
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Replying to: p0926 (Feb 27, 2008 2:41 pm)  -mike Motorsports and Modifications Host |
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Replying to: p0926 (Feb 27, 2008 2:41 pm)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Feb 28, 2008 8:49 am) Clutches wear out at significantly different rates depending on driving conditions (city vs highway) and driving habits (jack rabbit starts, slipping the clutch, etc). For instance, it's not uncommon to hear about a young "enthusiastic" driver needing a new clutch before 20k while others can go for more than 150k miles without replacing their clutch. In my case, I sold my Jeep with over 125k miles on the original clutch and fully expect to approach if not exceed that mark with the Forester -Frank
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Replying to: p0926 (Feb 28, 2008 10:27 am) I sold my Forester with nearly 90k miles and it was on the original clutch. A friend of mine had an Impreza 2.5RS, 2 years newer, and was on his 2nd clutch (an ACT model) within a couple of years. He abused it, though. AWD burnouts sure are cool but you gotta pay to play! 
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Replying to: ateixeira (Feb 28, 2008 10:32 am) Sold my Mazda truck with over 150k miles and original clutch, which had pulled 2000 lbs of boat and trailer every summer since 1991. Having been a passenger in many manual transmission cars in the past 50 years, I have noticed that very few people use the clutch in a way that will get the most life from it. They are not abusive, but they just don't know.
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