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Replying to: ateixeira (Mar 03, 2008 9:24 am) That said, I had no problems with the cloth on either of my newer Outbacks (07 and 08) with about 7500 miles put on each. |
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Replying to: xwesx (Mar 03, 2008 10:01 am) My 98 had a thick woven fabric that turned out to be very durable, but didn't feel soft, like the fabric on the higher trim line (S models). But that softer velvet-textured fabric was less durable, as a trade-off. paisan pointed out in another thread that lark6 used to rest his elbow on the window sill and the fabric there had some wear.
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Replying to: ateixeira (Mar 03, 2008 10:18 am) 
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Replying to: ateixeira (Mar 03, 2008 10:18 am) Len
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Replying to: leo2633 (Mar 04, 2008 5:53 am) |
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Our forester is a '99 GT auto and it is the most problem car we've ever owned.Before we bought it in 2003 we asked around about the forester for beach work and camping and all round good car and the forester was commonly mentioned.But how wrong were they. After one trip on the beach it destroid a g/box seal then starter motor twice then wheel bearings then radiator then steering rack twice and other rattles , and also when we hooked up our new camper trailer for a three our trip the suspension dropped to about 2 inchs from the ground and not much weight.We were told this is common on many of those things. Plus there are many minor interior faults also(rattles,dash problems,electics) Now the brakes are shaking......I give up..piece of junk. I much prefer my old mitsubishi scorpion work hack for every day driving.
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Replying to: desoto4 (Apr 18, 2008 1:21 am) FWIW, I owned a 98 Forester and drove in on sand often. It was fine. Owned it for 9 years. Sold it and got 30% of what I paid for it back. It was great. Better luck with your next car. Truck, I should say.
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Replying to: ateixeira (Apr 18, 2008 8:27 am)  -Frank |
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| I'm looking at a 98 forester with 216k one owner well maintained - am I crazy or do these vehicles have the same milage potential as toyota ect? Please help | |
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Replying to: drmom2 (Aug 28, 2008 9:18 am) 216k miles is 216k miles. It will all come down to how the car was maintained. If it's made it this far, though...they must have taken care of it. Inspect the head and valve cover gaskets, and the front and rear main seals, all for oil leaks. Drive the car with the radio off and the windows open, and do a figure 8. That will reveal is any diffs or axles are bad. If it's smooth, then wow! That's all I can say.
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