babu1 Posted June 2, 2005 Share Posted June 2, 2005 I am planning to buy soon forester or outback 2005 but i read lots about some enjine problem like chk engin light , misfire, voprative emmission, oxygen sensor. etc Is this is common problem with all subaru or only problem with old subaru 2000 and before? Does any one notice or heard about the same problem in new model 2001 onwards? Also any feed back about availlibillity of subaru parts and general repair cost. i would appericate any feed back to evaluate this car. i am also considering toy matrix (USA) for reliablity or durability for unknwon break down. thanks for the time in advance babu1View Public ProfileSend a private message to babu1Find all posts by babu1Add babu1 to Your Buddy List Delete this Message Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkoepp Posted June 2, 2005 Share Posted June 2, 2005 My '04 Forester has had no problems, a good, stable machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carljwnc Posted June 4, 2005 Share Posted June 4, 2005 I have 12k mi. on my '05 Forester XT, no problems except the out-of-control auto climate control, no temp. regulation with the heater, even in 'manual' mode. My wife drives an '03 Forester X and it's only problem in 40k mi. has been squeaky rear drum brakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juan Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 Have had my '05 O.B. for two months and 2,600 miles. Drive one for about six miles before you buy. Take it through town, not on the freeway. You will find that you may not "fit" the vehicle. The pedals are layed put weird and your foot will get tired holding the gas pedal at "float" so as to not depress it with the wieght of your foot -you can never relax it. You will also notice that that your pedal foot must remain at a cocked twenty-degree right angle in order to maintain any chance of getting to the brake pedal by rocking on your heal from gas to brake. This is because the brake pedal is a good two inches above the gas pedal while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel and the seats won't help. You'll just find your knees hitting the steering wheel column or you'll be in the back seat. The HUGE rearview mirror makes you duck to see under it on uphill, right turns. It is greatly underpowered due to its weight. Step into the throttle and the engine races, RPM clips and drops back down: but nothing happens. You had better plan on using the rear wiper. The rear window is a rain magnet. Subaru warns you never to put tire chains on it. Dealers will take you to side and say, "Use cable chains" *wink* *wink*. Still just look at the clearance from tire to frame. You can't get two fingers in between there. If you do use chains and something goes wrong, guess what? I just mean to say that my old one, '98 Legacy L wagon, was MUCH more enjoyable to drive: much more driver friendly. I miss it. This thing is a chore to drive, not a joy. Still, if you (and everyone in your family who may drive it) 'fit' the vehicle, it may be good for you. For $24,000+ you're new 'Utility Vehicle' (DMV clasifies the O.B.s as trucks now) should be a joy to drive, not a chore to drive. Juan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05blusub Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 I have just over 1000 miles on my 05 OBW. It does feel different than the 01 that I had. Steering has less of the road feel, car has a quieter and smoother ride. No probles (knock on plastic), I like the milage readout and the redsesigned interior. The rearview mirror is large and has a homelink/compas/self-dimming unit. Ground clearance is maybe 2" more than the 01. I really liked my 01, drove the snot out of it and had a windfall of money, so traded it in on a new one. I would probably by the Legacy wagon if I had it to do over. I am getting used to the differences, and yes , it feels like a small SUV Maybe I should put a sticker on it that says "my other car is a Prius" Wifes car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juan Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 blu, Do you find that you must always have your gas foot cocked to the right and that you must have it at "full attention", never able to relax it, thus tourqing your Knee? I can't get over this. Juan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05blusub Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 I haven't noticed any problems with having to hold my leg or foot in an uncomfortable position while pressing the gas pedal. The power of suggestion means I will notice it tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swc7916 Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 Have had my '05 O.B. for two months and 2,600 miles. Drive one for about six miles before you buy. Take it through town, not on the freeway. You will find that you may not "fit" the vehicle. The pedals are layed put weird and your foot will get tired holding the gas pedal at "float" so as to not depress it with the wieght of your foot -you can never relax it. You will also notice that that your pedal foot must remain at a cocked twenty-degree right angle in order to maintain any chance of getting to the brake pedal by rocking on your heal from gas to brake. This is because the brake pedal is a good two inches above the gas pedal while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel and the seats won't help. You'll just find your knees hitting the steering wheel column or you'll be in the back seat. The HUGE rearview mirror makes you duck to see under it on uphill, right turns. It is greatly underpowered due to its weight. Step into the throttle and the engine races, RPM clips and drops back down: but nothing happens. You had better plan on using the rear wiper. The rear window is a rain magnet. Subaru warns you never to put tire chains on it. Dealers will take you to side and say, "Use cable chains" *wink* *wink*. Still just look at the clearance from tire to frame. You can't get two fingers in between there. If you do use chains and something goes wrong, guess what? I just mean to say that my old one, '98 Legacy L wagon, was MUCH more enjoyable to drive: much more driver friendly. I miss it. This thing is a chore to drive, not a joy. Still, if you (and everyone in your family who may drive it) 'fit' the vehicle, it may be good for you. For $24,000+ you're new 'Utility Vehicle' (DMV clasifies the O.B.s as trucks now) should be a joy to drive, not a chore to drive. Juan You have a good point; how a car fits you is the deciding factor in purchasing a car. I have tried a number of cars that were highly rated and I wanted to like, but I wouldn't buy because I didn't like the fit. It's bad enough with two pedals to deal with, but three can complicate things. I barely liked driving our (now deceased) 2005 Outback Sport because the clutch travel was too long; when I adjusted the seat so that I could operate the clutch, the gas and brake pedals were too close for comfort. My wife is especially sensitive to this - most of the reason that we have Subarus is because she likes the fit. The new ones have too much brake/gas pedal offset and the seat cushions are longer, so we probably won't replace either of our Legacys with a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjwirth Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 blu, Do you find that you must always have your gas foot cocked to the right and that you must have it at "full attention", never able to relax it, thus tourqing your Knee? I can't get over this. Juan. well, if you find you "can't get over" the fit of you car and want to dump it (for cheap) let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juan Posted June 8, 2005 Share Posted June 8, 2005 Well, I'm sorta stuck with it. Still, I think I've solved the problem: I take it up to speed and set the cruise control. Then I simply use the brake pedal and cruise control lever to regulate my speed. That way I don't have to tweak my knee. It's much easier to constantly hold my foot over the brake than "float" it, cocked, over the gas pedal: throttle with gas pedal, set cruise, brake, reset cruise, increase speed using cruise lever, coast using cruise lever, brake, reset cruise... You get the picture. I wonder why the dealer didn't tell me about this simple fix? Spread the word! Juan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juan Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 Guess it's just me. Juan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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