2001 Subaru Forester review from North America
"OK car, lousy company. Never buy one"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Head gasket blew at 99,900 miles. After much fighting, the dealer replaced it under the recall.
The car now has 130,000 miles and the gasket has gone again. Subaru said the repair was only guaranteed for 1 year. I told them a head gasket repair should last more than 30,000 miles; they basically told me tough luck.
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| This car does not age well |
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| Lots of repairs needed to keep vehicle running |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 10000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 130000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Crown Victoria |
| Date of Entry | 28th July, 2009 |