2005 Subaru Forester 2.5X SE review from North America
"Lack of quality control and reliability kill this vehicle"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The vehicle was delivered with a defective engine. Oil was leaking through a crack on the engine block. Dealer replaced the engine, but now the idling is not very stable. Sometimes the idle RPM would drop too low (around 400) and the vehicle starts to shake. Also now engine has a rattling noise which it didn't have before. Currently trying to replace this with another Forester. We will even try to trade this in for a Honda CRV.
General comments?
Interior is comfortable and doesn't look cheap
2.5L non-turbo engine has enough power.
It drives like a car not a SUV.
Special Edition extras moon-roof and heated seats are nice to have.
Engine problem masks all possible good points.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 gas Manual |
| Performance marks | 0/10 |
| Reliability marks | 0/10 |
| Comfort marks | |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 15 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 200 kilometres |
| Previous car | Honda Civic |
| Date of Entry | 30th April, 2005 |