2000 Subaru Forester from North America - Comments

2003 Subaru Forester - head gaskets are weeping coolant at 207000 km. $3500 repair. Car is in pristine condition. Great car to drive, very reliable, mom loves it. If we could find somebody to pay the lofty repair bills on it, it would be perfect. Mom babies her car and takes it in for every little thing as well as following the dealer's maintenance schedule precisely. It only takes a quick search of "2003 Subaru Forester Head Gasket" on the internet to see it is a very common problem. Certified Subaru technician told me it is a very common problem, he has done lots of them and can almost do it with his eyes closed. He described the repair process in detail, recited from memory. He also told me to "Google it, and see for yourself". So, here I am.