1999 Subaru Forester S review from North America
"Trusty little beast"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Needed new rear rotors and pads at 36k miles.
General comments?
I can't really say enough good stuff about this car. I can't blame the brakes on Subaru, it may have been the previous owners fault. Rotors were pitted and rusty when I got the car in Sept 2001. Subaru refused to cover them, even though I was still under the factory 3yr 36k warranty. Regardless, the car is FLAWLESS in the snow and a joy to drive fast on the highway! Standard features are options for other cars. Can't beat it. I commute 100 miles a day, and it's not let me down yet.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 32000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 45000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet S-10 |
| Date of Entry | 2nd April, 2002 |