I'm from Atlanta and I just bought a used 1998 Forester, S edition. It was an inexpensive purchase by the roadside.
I'm impressed with all the options this little wagon is loaded with. I did not buy it for the fancy options it's loaded with. I simply bought it because it's very durable, it's AWD and it's a Subaru.
Thus far, I'm happy with it. So far I've completed some small maintenance tasks. I finished the oil service and filters. Replace a leaking radiator hose.
Next, I want to replace the timing belt, the belt tensioner and idler pulleys.
I guess since there has been HG problems for many people, maybe I should go ahead and replace mine now. To prevent a catastrophic engine failure.
I just want this Forester in great mechanical condition, I'm not interested in turning it into a show car. It has 252,000 miles on the odometer. I suspect the engine has been pulled and replaced in the past. The engine is very strong and does not smoke or burn oil or leak oil anywhere. The car passed the EPA emissions testing when I registered the vehicle for a license plate.
Regardless, if the engine is original, or rebuilt or swapped for a used engine from another Subaru, I would like to complete a couple things on the engine and keep it running perfect.
This web site is very nice. We'll done by management.
Thanks