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Originally posted by nordique14
Our 2001 Forester S just hit the 3 year mark. The 98 models are basically the same as the 01 models. Here's what I know about the Foresters from experience and talking to the service guys:
-they have wheel bearing issues (similar to the SVX), so listen for louder than expected rumblings from the back
-the orignal tires wore out very quickly (about 25k miles), so I would bet that there is new tires on the vehicle. Check to make sure they are all the same brand and that they also have enought tread
Matt
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Wow, thanks a lot! Interesting about the wheel bearings, I'll tell her to be on the lookout (or listenout, as the case may be) for that. And it's funny that you mentioned the tire issue; in the pict of the vehicle online, the tires look a little bald. But it has a much smaller footprint than the SVX, so it shouldn't be too much to put new shoes on it.
Again, I really appreciate the response!