Subaru Foresters, what do you guys think?

[Fidhle007]

I'm still toying with the idea of getting something for winter driving/hauling my DH bike/going places I'd rather not take my e30 and I've noticed a few Foresters for sale near me at what seems to be reasonable prices. What do you guys think of them and how is their longevity? Most of the ones I would actually by able to justify affording have well over 100k, which doesn't scare me on BMWs or Volvos, but it does one anything else...

[O 16581 72452 5]

Japanese automakers are top notch in reliability, only ones i've had problems with were old (80s and very early 90s) Hondas.

I've driven some Subarus, nice cars.

I personally rather have an Impreza Wagon/Outback though.

[Jand3rson]

Talk to kidrobot, he's got a badass Forrester.

[Fidhle007]

Nice, thanks guys!

[Fidhle007]

I'm liking the idea of a small-ish, suv-ish thing for daily use. Perhaps a brush guard, skid plate, driving lights and some nice tires too? :)

[browntown]

my mom has a forester. she loves it. It's peppy. My complaints are that it looks dumb to me, it's a friggin greenhouse, so much glass when it's sunny -- you'll sweat, and if you have broad shoulders like me you'll feel confined in the skinny seats.

she had a problem with the a/c brain going bad, but other than that it's been problem free for five years. tires are pricey for a little car though.

[ptownTSI]

my ex's mom had a forester. they are nice, a bit cramped in back compared to an suv, but not bad.

oh, then again i'm 6'3 and 190lbs...so i don't really count for the average population's assessment of backseat space.

[smonkbmw]

from what i understand avoid high mileage automatics. also i think its a company called Scorpion that offers a 2" LIFT kit. buddy of mine has that setup on his. along with the belly pans.

[german g]

I love foresters..

I remember seeing a vid of one lowered with big booost, it was bad ass..Cant find the vid though.

[Rob]

I drove a stick forester. Not a rocket, but nice enough. AWD owns.

SUVs are completely fucking stupid when there's wagons that getter much better MPG and drive better, but give little in utility or space.

[dvs909]

Its one of the top rated small SUV's ever. my dad owned one in 97-99 and he loved it. all the auto magazines like em too
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[hugh jass]

If you're buying a high mileage example, get it thoroughly checked out by a pro before you buy it. Fixing awd drivetrains can get seriously expensive very quickly.

[delatlanta1281]

pnw is so different than the south. A Forrester in Atlanta is a car that lesbians drive. Swear to god.

[Fidhle007]

Yeah, it's kind of dike-ish here too, but I'd put some chunky tires and a brush guard on it to counteract the usual impressions. There Will Be No Rainbow Stickers.

[Charlie]

There Will Be No Rainbow Stickers.

Factory installed option dude, you can't remove it. That and a Wellsley sticker.

-Charlie