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Title: not a mig, but any 1 got any experience on subaru'
Post by: Bacon Butty Man on 19 May 2009, 14:08:49
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2003-SUBARU-FORESTER-2-0-AWD-AWP-AUTO_W0QQitemZ130304370773QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item130304370773&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A7|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50

been to look at this today, its perfect for what i need, the two dogs, loadsa room etc, any one got any comments or the like, opinions gladly welcome, it drives superb, very robust n tight, good rep, loadsa room for dogs,
Title: Re: not a mig, but any 1 got any experience on subaru'
Post by: Martin_1962 on 19 May 2009, 16:31:32
Cam belts - makes the V6 look easy - and cheap
Title: Re: not a mig, but any 1 got any experience on subaru'
Post by: Vmax on 19 May 2009, 16:34:02
Wow only 1 mile on the clock  :D ;D
Title: Re: not a mig, but any 1 got any experience on subaru'
Post by: Robin Hood on 19 May 2009, 16:35:49
Other than turbo problems, the only complaint I would have would be the leather seats are far to smooth/hard (’99 model).

As a rear passenger, there is only the seatbelt to stop you sliding from one side to the other on any moderate bend and it is a firm ride.

As the driver anything over 30 minutes seriously aggravates my back problems and unfortunately the seats only have minor adjustments.

My old man, who owns the car, has no such back problems and thinks it’s great.   :)
Title: Re: not a mig, but any 1 got any experience on subaru'
Post by: platty on 19 May 2009, 16:39:19
Petrol + Automatic + 4wd = Thirsty in my book
Title: Re: not a mig, but any 1 got any experience on subaru'
Post by: Lazydocker on 19 May 2009, 17:12:42
I can only go by comments I've heard but....

Stupid service intervals and abysmal parts availability with horrendous prices ::) ::) ::)

Sorry if that's bad news :-[ :-[ :-[
Title: Re: not a mig, but any 1 got any experience on subaru'
Post by: albitz on 19 May 2009, 17:55:05
Have a reputation for being bulletproof though. :y
Title: Re: not a mig, but any 1 got any experience on subaru'
Post by: tmx on 19 May 2009, 19:02:39
yeah i believ they also have a "Boxer" Engine the cambelt will be rather interesting to do on one!

theyre meant to be bullet proof for reliability

turbos only give up if you dont keep to the 2 minuite rule! but you could easily fit a turbo timer to it
Title: Re: not a mig, but any 1 got any experience on subaru'
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 19 May 2009, 19:03:42
Reasonable inless its an Imprezza in which case they are rather unreliable.

Any with 4x4 can cause issues as the transfers boxes are a little weak
Title: Re: not a mig, but any 1 got any experience on subaru'
Post by: doog on 19 May 2009, 20:27:29
they dont half make some butt ugly cars nowadays dont they

sorry i think most  modern cars are awful to look at  

Doug
Title: Re: not a mig, but any 1 got any experience on subaru'
Post by: Turk on 19 May 2009, 21:35:23
Original Forester is much better looking...and doesn't look like a Chelsea Tractor.  
Title: Re: not a mig, but any 1 got any experience on subaru'
Post by: willyboy on 19 May 2009, 22:59:03
Car looks always a debatable  we all like different models (thank god)  but always felt the interiors in Subarus were crap, after looking at some of the other Japanese cars on the mkt eg Toyota-Honda-Mazda they are rubbish inside  :y
Title: Re: not a mig, but any 1 got any experience on subaru'
Post by: KillerWatt on 19 May 2009, 23:03:43
High boot floor makes for limited luggage capacity.
Gearchange problems reported, particularly getting into reverse, 4th to 5th and 5th to 4th. Reports of early clutch failure.

Other than that, a sound motor.
Title: Re: not a mig, but any 1 got any experience on subaru'
Post by: Banjax on 20 May 2009, 05:18:59
wife has a '03 Legacy - really high build quality - which surprised me - quite thirsty buggers tho but tough and reliable - we'll happily get another one

doesn't say anything about mileage does it? so I presume they're galactic - looks a bit too cheap otherwise

hope this helps  :y