2000 Subaru Forester L review from North America
"I'll not buy another"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The right rear passenger wheel bearing has had to be replaced 5..yes...FIVE times. This last time it took the spindle, sensors, etc... with it. To the tune of 900.00. The little clock has quit working, and I am noticing a hesitation in the automatic shifting. From what I've read here, mine is one of the BETTER ones... and that's not soothing, AT ALL.
General comments?
I am really disappointed in this Forester. I drive 67 miles a day one way to work. I was counting on it lasting AT LEAST as long as my Chevrolet Prism. It lasted 260,000 miles and probably cost me about $1500 in ten years. I'm lucky to get by with $1500 per repair on this Subaru. I feel that I have been hoodwinked by Consumer Reports. I did investigation for 15 months before I bought the Forester. I am truly jaded and will probably NEVER own another Subaru.. and that's too bad because I drive in snow and the road handling is terrific.
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| A dollar hog and repair shop queen |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 1/10 |
| Comfort marks | 3/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 17 miles |
| Most recent distance | 169000 miles |
| Previous car | GMC Chevrolet Prism |
| Date of Entry | 21st September, 2004 |