I am considering a new 2007 Forester XT. I noticed its a DOHC engine with turbo. Are there any head gasket problems with this engine? Are there other problems/cautions to take into consideration in purchasing the turbo vs. normally aspirated Forester?

 

Would appreciate any input. Thanks

I am considering a new 2007 Forester XT. I noticed its a DOHC engine with turbo. Are there any head gasket problems with this engine? Are there other problems/cautions to take into consideration in purchasing the turbo vs. normally aspirated Forester?

 

Would appreciate any input. Thanks

 

I'll let others comment on the mechanical/reliability issues. For mild humor, I'll offer the following caution regarding purchasing a turbo:

 

You are human, and like the rest of us, have or will fall short to temptation in the eyes of the law -

 

 

PA

2005 Outback XT w/40K

So far, the only common fault has been a software problem - modern times, eh? - which sees the CEL flashing and the Cruise Control disabled.

 

Takes ten minutes to fix with Subaru dealer equipment, and is covered by warranty.

Heh.. i agree with PAezb...

speed limits become more of... guidelines than anything else

I haven't heard anything back about the 07 foresters, except the cruise control issue, which is a quick computer fix.

i'm also running an 05' OBXT... stage 1

Only complaints I've heard are fuel mileage and tickets, both of which may be owner related.

Only complaints I've heard are fuel mileage and tickets, both of which may be owner related.

 

+1 for fuel economy.

Mind you, the MINIMUM octane you can dump into that thing is 91 oct. which isn't really that much more expensive (we did a 1800 mile trip, and it was only $18.00 more than it would have been w/ 87 oct)

now, i've tried lower test gas in it... not a good idea, it runs like crap. You will see an increase in fuel economy w/ the higher test gas in that car, because it's running a higher compression ratio than the non-turbo models.

But then again... with the turbo you'll find yourself using the go-juice a bit more than before... pretty much, if you're going to play, your milage will suck in it :-p

and i don't know how i haven't gotten any tickets w/ the new roo'

and i don't know how i haven't gotten any tickets w/ the new roo'

Prudent self-control? Rev limiter? Sheer good luck?

Prudent self-control? Rev limiter? Sheer good luck?

Self-Control... me... no

Rev Limiter.... 7500rpm... no

Speed Limiter... 527mph... no

Sheer Good Luck.... hell yeah