2004 Subaru Forester SX review from North America
"Sad experiences, but a car I love"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The transmission totally died about 4 and a half years after I purchased it brand new.
General comments?
I really love this Forester, but the transmission going out so soon after I purchased it has soured me on getting another one.
The driver seat fabric wore out after a year. I don't think I'm too tough on car seats! The gas mileage is okay for an SUV, which is good at this point in time. There's a lot to like about the Forester - space, easy to pull seats down, smaller sized SUV, AWD...
Working with the dealer and other Subaru folks has been a nightmare. They aren't helpful, they are deceptive and they charge up the wazoo. I purchased 2 rear-window wipers at 2 different dealers. One charged me 3 TIMES as much as the other, and both were pricey to begin with. That has been the worst part of owning a Subaru for me.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 2004 |
| Year of manufacture | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Most recent distance | 73000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Nissan Altima |
| Date of Entry | 22nd May, 2008 |