Maintenance Items on Subaru Forester XT
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Asked by dreambiglivesimple Aug 10, 2018 at 02:28 PM about the 2004 Subaru Forester XT

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I am considering purchasing a 2004 Subaru Forester XT with 128,000 miles on it for my 18 year old daughter. I have never owned a subaru before. Can anyone tell me what are the common high cost maintenance items? For example, on Hondas, it's typically the timing belt at around 100,000 miles. I would appreciate any advice! Thanks!

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F_O_R answered 5 years ago

The timing belt is important. Other than that change the oil frequently and keep it tuned up and use premium gas. I would not buy my kid a turbo car! For one thing you need to let it idle for several minutes to cool the turbo before shutting it off. How many kids will remember do that?

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dreambiglivesimple answered 5 years ago

F_O_R, I noticed (if I'm seeing your profile correctly) that you own a 2015 Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium and state that it is a total lemon. Is that correct? If so, why do you feel that way?

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F_O_R answered 5 years ago

Needing 2 new engines and a new AC system in the first 2 years might be reason to hate a car don't you think? Dozens and dozens of trips to the dealer trying to get things worked out has soured me on this car.

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dreambiglivesimple answered 5 years ago

WOW!!!! So sorry you’ve dealt with all that! Given issues like those why didn’t they give you a new car? Does your state not have a lemon law?

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