Lisafer Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 I am looking at buying a subaru. Forester/ Outback, I am stillundecided. I have read a lot of reviews with complaints about head gasketand seal issues. Is this a rare occurence? Is there any (safe) years? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 as a VERY general rule, avoid late 90s to 2000 or so 2.5l DOHC engines. (severe HG failures if not rebuilt with MLS gaskets) I'd suggest used turbo engines are also very risky, the worst being around the 2007-8 years, depending on model. (oil screen problems) used cars of all type have issues. Also, even the above problems can be mitigated if caught soon or 'properly' rebuilt. plenty of other little gotchas here and there....what are you considering? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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