Buying a used Subaru Forester or Outback - which years are best ...
2010年2月28日 · The '97 Subaru was more reliable than any of my previous cars, and that is why I did not hesitate to buy the '02 model. In the 12 years/ 160k+ miles that I (and later, my brother) owned the '97 Outback, it needed to have the alternator replaced (at ~95k), the head gaskets replaced (at ~120k), and a lower control arm replaced (at 150k).
Subaru 2.5 L engine - the worst engine ever? - Car Talk Community
2009年3月12日 · 4. Subaru recognized the HG problem in the 2.5 L SOC engines and in April 2002 implemented a “Service Campaign” to “fix” the problem, which Subaru claims only occurred in 1999 to 2002 model years. It is clear that the inadequate design of the head gaskets resulted in early external coolant leakage failures in numerous vehicles. 5.
Uncomfortable car seats in new subaru outback
2014年1月22日 · Hi, I sold my older 03’ Subaru Putback a few months ago and bought a 2013 Outback, 2.5 premium model. I really like a lot about the car, everything, except…the seats. When I test drove it, I noticed right away, that the seats were different, harder, a bit shorter. I thought, well, I’ll get used to it. I haven’t. I am always playing with the buttons to adjust the seat, and …
Is the awd feature of the Buick Lacrosse any good?
2010年2月2日 · The AWD system is somewhat different, but is a good one. The issue with any AWD is you’ll pay more for the car, it will have a bigger less fuel efficent motor, the AWD system will reduce your mpg 2 to 3 mpg (over the life of the car that is $1,000+ for more gas), you’ll have higher maintenance expenses, more and higher repair bills, and perhaps have to replace 4 …
2006 Subaru Tribeca - Tribeca troubles? - Car Talk Community
2023年5月27日 · 2006 models in general, not only that make/model, are probably best avoided. Remember what was happening w/the car industry then? Improvements in power and fuel economy without the extreme complexity found on vehicles made today. 2005 - 2007 were great years for sales volume.
2020 Subaru Outback - Clock changed oddly - Car Talk Community
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Subaru's over 100,000 miles - General Discussion - Car Talk …
2014年3月29日 · I am leaning towards a subaru Forester, used, in my price range the mileage will be high - over 100,000 -145,000. My previous experience with subaru is expensive repairs - head gaskets, water pumps, wheel bearing, axles, all seem to go over/around 100,000. I have found some with the mechanical issues mentioned that have been repaired, or addressed before …
2017 Subaru Forester tire replacement - Car Talk Community
2018年5月8日 · Subaru actually specs zero difference, which is impossible to achieve. The 2/32 number comes from other sources. Subaru specifies that the maximum allowable deviation between the circumferences of the tires is 1/4". That is in the owners manual. 1/4" is 8/32". Divide 8 by pi (3.1416) and you get somewhere between 2 and 3.
What year Subarus had head gasket problems - Car Talk Community
2013年4月15日 · “If I was to ever buy a Subaru I’d buy a 6 cylinder and enjoy the extra power and live with a bit less mpg.” +1. That was the philosophy that caused me to select the six-cylinder model when I bought my '02 Outback. The difference in gas mileage between that car and my '97 Outback (4 cylinder) was exactly 1 mpg.
Recurring Issues in the 2024 Tiguan Model - Car Talk Community
2024年10月26日 · I found this perplexing problem described in a classic-car magazine (Classics World, May, 2024). VW Beetle (new type , water-cooled), don’t know model year, but OBD II era . OBD II codes say “too lean”. But no other obvious symptoms. Starts and runs well.