2000 Subaru Forester review from North America
"It's just an average car, nothing exceptional"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
At about 26,000 miles the rear wheel bearing was replaced. At 40,000 miles the other side rear wheel bearing was replaced. At 49,000 miles the rear wheel bearing is worn, not sure which side yet, needs the be replaced AGAIN.
General comments?
Subaru Forester is generally a good car, with two exceptions, the car has no real power and the rear wheel bearings are made of very poor quality.
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| I'd still buy another Subaru Forester; the last 40,000 miles have been problem free |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 16 miles |
| Most recent distance | 49000 miles |
| Previous car | BMW 7 Series |
| Date of Entry | 15th February, 2004 |