2000 Subaru Forester review from North America
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I bought a 2000 Forrester from the dealer. It was a rental and had been maintained by the dealer.
I had previously owned a Subaru and loved it. All I ever had to do was change and oil and it ran great.
This car has been lemon. I have had wheel bearings changed.
The automatic transmission had to be replaced at 69,900 miles, just made it under the warranty.
The complete exhaust system had to be replaced at about 80,000.
Oxygen sensors have been replaced.
The head gasket was replaced at about 90,000.
Now the cat converter has to be replaced for $1,300.
I have had it with this car and will not buy another Subaru. My daughter has an old 95 Legacy with 120,000 miles and it still runs like a dream.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2000 |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 2 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 19000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 118000 miles |
| Previous car | Subaru Loyale |
| Date of Entry | 1st August, 2008 |