1999 Subaru Forester L review from North America
"I will never buy a subaru again"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Battery failed at one year
Front rotors problems from Day 1
A/C stopped working at 60,000
Broken axle, bad wheel bearings at 110,000
Blown head gasket at 113,000.
General comments?
Do not buy a subaru.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 Automatic |
| Performance marks | |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 0 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 16 miles |
| Most recent distance | 113000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 9th May, 2006 |