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#43 of 87 Re: Subaru Reliability [ateixeira] by xwesx Mar 03, 2008 (10:21 am)
Replying to: ateixeira (Mar 03, 2008 10:18 am) That is true. My '96 had the woven fabric as well. That stuff was fantastic, but no, it did not feel soft at all.
#44 of 87 Re: Subaru Reliability [ateixeira] by leo2633 Mar 04, 2008 (5:53 am)
Replying to: ateixeira (Mar 03, 2008 10:18 am) The seat fabric on my '01 Forester S has worn quite well (I just cracked 170 K this weekend) despite my early concerns that it might not be very durable. However, like juice mentioned regarding Ed's car, the fabric on the driver's door panel window sill has also worn, from me using it as an arm rest. Not worn through, but definitely worn noticeably.   Len Replies to this message: ateixeira (Mar 04, 2008 8:54 am)
#45 of 87 Re: Subaru Reliability [leo2633] by ateixeira Mar 04, 2008 (8:54 am)
Replying to: leo2633 (Mar 04, 2008 5:53 am) You must drive a lot with the windows down. I never really rested my elbow there.
#46 of 87 unreliable GT forester by desoto4 Apr 18, 2008 (1:21 am)
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. Replies to this message: ateixeira (Apr 18, 2008 8:27 am) p0926 (Apr 19, 2008 7:31 am)
#47 of 87 Re: unreliable GT forester [desoto4] by ateixeira Apr 18, 2008 (8:27 am)
Replying to: desoto4 (Apr 18, 2008 1:21 am) Sounds like you need a true truck. Get something with skid plates and a low range.   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. Replies to this message: p0926 (Apr 19, 2008 7:31 am)
#48 of 87 Re: unreliable GT forester [ateixeira] by p0926 Apr 19, 2008 (7:31 am)
Replying to: ateixeira (Apr 18, 2008 8:27 am) Plus they bought it used. While you save a lot of money that way, the trade off is there's always the possibility that the previous owner abused it   -Frank
#49 of 87 98 forester with 216k miles by drmom2 Aug 28, 2008 (9:18 am)
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 Replies to this message: ateixeira (Aug 28, 2008 12:48 pm) paisan (Aug 28, 2008 9:34 pm) grahampeters (Aug 29, 2008 11:45 pm) aatherton (Aug 30, 2008 1:17 pm) ateixeira (Sep 02, 2008 9:54 am)
#50 of 87 Re: 98 forester with 216k miles [drmom2] by ateixeira Aug 28, 2008 (12:48 pm)
Replying to: drmom2 (Aug 28, 2008 9:18 am) They do, and I saw one on E-bay with 276k miles, but still.   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. Replies to this message: paisan (Aug 28, 2008 9:34 pm)
#51 of 87 Re: 98 forester with 216k miles [ateixeira] by paisan Aug 28, 2008 (9:34 pm)
Replying to: ateixeira (Aug 28, 2008 12:48 pm) At 216k you are going to have bushings breaking down on it. If the price is right and you are going to use it local, it may be worth it. However a long highway cruiser it will likely not be.   -mike Motorsports and Modifications Host
#52 of 87 Re: 98 forester with 216k miles [drmom2] by grahampeters Aug 29, 2008 (11:45 pm)
Replying to: drmom2 (Aug 28, 2008 9:18 am) G'day   My impression is that service life is similar to a Toyota although frequency of minor niggles does tend to build up as mileage grows. I have found it revealing that so many Subaru drivers keep their cars to 300,000km plus (say 188,000mile) and then buy another.   The comments by others that this might not be a long distance cruiser at this age are pretty accurate but could be modified if the car has been used carefully for long distances rather than hard driven in the past.   Cheers   Graham

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