Dickensheets Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 (edited) I would inspect CV boots for tears and try putting the AWD fuse in and try to make the noise. If it goes away with that just search "torque bind". I just added an 07 LL Bean Forrester to sleep next to my 97 OBW. The Outback is mine now and the wife and kids are digging the new forrester. It had been so long since I had been in a new car that I forgot how nice the ride is. Quiet and smooth!!!!! The Outback has 150000 miles and has always had a case of morning piston slap, not even a little peep from the forrester. I'm just beside myself. I keep expecting to go out one morning and have it slap. Also the SOHC is nice from a maint standpoint, timimg belts will be tons easier for me. My first tank of motion lotion netted 27mpg MIXED driving. Now granted I've trained my wife in all the gas saver stuff but still she does a lot of stop and go. I just finished a tune-up and am waiting patiently for some good snow to test the magical VLSD. I am very satisfied again with Subaru. ps - I love the steering wheel. It has perfect ergos. I can sit in the garage after the wife goes to bed and drink a beer and make car noises while i hold that wheel. Yah it's sweet. pss - I love the ATF spin-on filter, why cant all cars do this??? So smart. psss - I dont love the plastic under the engine. When did this become cool. Now If I need to be under there I gotta clean/remove that thing and it blocks my field of view for visual inspections. It may hide oil leaks also. I may discard it when I install block heater. Edited October 19, 2009 by Dickensheets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howards11 Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 (edited) 2000 Forester L. Purchased with 25K miles in 2003. Currently @ 74K miles. Problems: New cat conv New coil pack New rear CV boots New rear wheel bearing New O2 sensors (2 times !) New engine fan New knock sensor New struts Would I purchase another Subaru? YES ! ~Howard Edited October 19, 2009 by howards11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unibrook Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 2001 Forester 97k miles on her. Probs: clock -- solder fix worked perfectly drivers side rear wheel bearing pass front axle boot drivers side valve cover gasket and spark plug pips front brake pads and rotors windshield crack spread all the way across 3rd front 02 sensor so far Most of this can be repaired yourself in driveway. We like the car overall. No plans to replace anytime soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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