Forester 1999/2000 reliability

[jetboy]

Seems like we need a family barge next to the SVX which will hopefully be bought in a few months time (they use salt on the roads here now).

Been looking at Forester Turbo S (Euro spec), 170 bhp, full option package etc.. been going for typically 180-220k km...

So.. if service history is OK and no obvious defects, is it worth it going for a cheap and old one? Or am I going to end up spending my SVX budget repairing this car?

Actual experience please, I also know Subarus are generelly of good build quality.