1999 Subaru Forester s/tb review from Kenya
"Fantastic value for money, trouble free motoring with miles of smiles!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rear wheel bearings replaced at 70000kms.
ABS sensor ring (front left) cracked and replaced at 95,000kms.
Electric window switch panel shorted and replaced at 110,000kms (after-market alarm with window closing function caused this!).
General comments?
This car is heaven-sent for Kenyan roads!
Super quick, comfortable, and very reliable.
AWD system a boon on wet tarmac and sticky mud. Will confess I have taken this car off the beaten track in Land Rover/Land Cruiser country, and never got stuck! Twice even rescued RAV4 owners!
All faults listed above are in my view acceptable given the age of the car, and one must consider the local conditions in Africa will impact on any car.
Cabin a tad uninspired, but generally comfortable and has survived pretty well. Hardly a rattle in my car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 turbo Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 68000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 111000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Audi 80 |
| Date of Entry | 27th August, 2009 |