1999 Subaru Forester L review from North America

CV boot cut at 150,000 replaced both axles

factory rotors replaced at 174,000

burns about a quart of synthetic about once every 4500mi

externally leaks coolant

right rear wheel bearing went after 184,000

pulls to the right (previous owner hit a deer)

cruse control died at 191,000.

My Subaru has been great! I haven't had any problems that wouldn't relate to a car that is about to roll over the 200,000 mark. I have put high end synthetic oils into the transmission, rear end, and the engine since I have owned it. before I put a WRX converter back exhaust it used to get in the high 20's or even the low 30's. I put on a set of high performance all season tires and it seems like it doesn't stumble in the corners as much as it used to. it tackles snow without any hesitation and I have only gotten it stuck once, due to my curious nature, trying to plow through three and one half feet of snow. I don't see the problems that the other owners have in their foresters. I have realized that the forester is just an Impreza with a different body and have come to accept that it won't go through 5 and a half feet of snow or through a mud puddle big enough to swallow a car whole. over all it has been a great car and I wouldn't hesitate to drive it to Alaska.