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Forester Question
Can anyone here give me any info on the '98 Forester S? A friend of mine is interested in buying one with 85K on the odo, but I really don't know much about them. I take it they are easier to maintain than SVX's (i.e., no tranny trouble).
Other than that, I'm trying to find out what goes wrong with 'em and if there's anything one should look out for. Any help youse guys can give would be appreciated!
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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 - the manual transmission have some problems. I heard this from the service guys and I don't remember specifics and it doesn't affect our Forester as it's an automatic I haven't experienced or heard of other problems. As with all used cars, make sure that the regular maintenance has been done. With 84k on the odo, the timing belt should have been done by now. If not you will have to do it and that costs a few hundred bucks. Cheers, Matt |
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Again, I really appreciate the response!
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SvXit "Flossie" - 92 black over pearl LS-L (sold) "Gorgeous George" - 98 Audi A8 (traded) "Gorgeous Genny" - 02 Audi S8 (sold) "Green Giant" - 00 Land Rover Disco II "Grey Wülf" - 05 Volvo S60 R "Silver Surfer" - 92 black over liquid silver LS-L "9 of 7" - 97 bordeaux pearl, formerly with Earl Steele |
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98 Forester
The engine has some head gasket issues as well. Let it idle for a good long time when test driving it.
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Hey Olu, good to see you around. How did the emergency radiator repair go? Did you get a new one yet?
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In any event, I will be leaving it parked until I get another radiator, or only taking it out for very short drives. I'm actually in the process of getting a second car, so if I find a radiator in the area (which I'm sure I can) I'll be able to pick it up and go from there!
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SvXit "Flossie" - 92 black over pearl LS-L (sold) "Gorgeous George" - 98 Audi A8 (traded) "Gorgeous Genny" - 02 Audi S8 (sold) "Green Giant" - 00 Land Rover Disco II "Grey Wülf" - 05 Volvo S60 R "Silver Surfer" - 92 black over liquid silver LS-L "9 of 7" - 97 bordeaux pearl, formerly with Earl Steele |
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Re: 98 Forester
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SvXit "Flossie" - 92 black over pearl LS-L (sold) "Gorgeous George" - 98 Audi A8 (traded) "Gorgeous Genny" - 02 Audi S8 (sold) "Green Giant" - 00 Land Rover Disco II "Grey Wülf" - 05 Volvo S60 R "Silver Surfer" - 92 black over liquid silver LS-L "9 of 7" - 97 bordeaux pearl, formerly with Earl Steele |
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