1998 Subaru Forester

The best car I have ever owned

By Jan (OR) on Friday, June 14, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 107,544

Pros: "Good snow vehicle, good anti lock brakes"

Cons: "Stiff seat"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I love my Subaru. Have driven it in all kinds of weather. Bought it in a Mountain Community in Colorado. never got stuck once. Brought it back to Lake Tahoe, California and hit an extreme winter with lots of snow. Again, never got stuck. Always stopped like it was supposed to when I had to stop quickly. I have hauled just about everything I could fit in it including furniture, nursery items, you name it, I have hauled it. The only negative thing I have to say is that the seats in my particular model are rather stiff and not very comfortable long haul. She's been a very good and reliable car with few repairs. I am getting older, though, and am tired of the clutch"

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Love my Subaru Forester

By Subaru Fan (PA) on Wednesday, June 05, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 178,000

Pros: "Safety, Reliability, Visibility, Longevity."

Cons: "Original Yokahama tires wore out way too soon."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"It's the most reliable car I've ever owned. I've never felt so safe in a vehicle. The interior (light grey velvet) is cozy and luxurious and over 13 years still looks almost new. I absolutely love the huge moonroof. The generous light gives the illusion that even on grey cloudy days the sun is still shining through. A big plus in the North. The heated seats also make it cozy on chilly days. The 6 CD/multi speaker sound system is great and still works like a charm. Large window visibility. Over 177K miles and no major repairs. Nothing bad to say about this gem. I'm going to miss the luxurious seats and 6 CD sound system that I've been spoiled by and grown quite accustomed to. I'm selling this lovely vehicle for a new 2014 Subaru Forester. Hoping it lives up to it's predecessor's rating. Wouldn't buy anything else and settle for less. Best vehicle ever."

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Love this car it goes where and when i want to go

By Wanda (CO) on Monday, June 03, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 130,000

Pros: "I love the body style handling, dependability"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"Have had this car for 8 years and have been really pleased with it. I have never been afraid to drive it anywhere in mountains, highway in ice snow or whatever."

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I love my Subaru

By Gypsymagpie (VA) on Thursday, May 16, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 178,000

Pros: "super fun to drive"

Cons: "does have a pretty hefty blindspot"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I talked my husband out of his dream car the Volkswagon Bus and we got the Subaru, we roadtrip a lot and I mean a lot. This car is incredible its a joy to drive the AWD is incredible."

2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

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Great car. I will never buy a different brand

By june (OR) on Thursday, April 18, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 147,000

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"My first subaru had some type of electrical short under the dash and burnt up in the parking lot at 220000 miles and it was going great at that time. Bought another used forester about 1year younger and it is doing great, Has 147,00 presently and I have had no expenses , other than routine maintanace ( tireds , timing belt-routine, and replace of the clutch ( my daughter learned to drive in this.I have been told it will need a new head gasket in the future, but otherwise doing great. I love this vehicle . Very dependable , great in snow and ice, can go nearly every where, I sometimes tow up to 2000 lbs and although going up Only two things I do not like. 1. Wish it got better mileage, and the "check engine light" goes on and off for no reason ( has been checked several times and my first subaru forester had the same problem). Very comfortable , easy to get in and out of the vehicle ( my father who is 92 has no problems getting in and out and I also an no longer young and have bad knees) , With the seats folded down I can sleep in the back when traveling if necessary . It can carry large amounts of stuff ( I moved from New Mexico to Oregon with my trailer and did 5 trips without any problems ) If I put studded tires on in the winter I can literaly go anywhere , in many cases I can go in deep snow,dirt roads or mud or ice ( with care) where larger 4 wheel drive vehicles cannot. It might not be the best for very rough off road use due to not as high clearance and not as much power going up steep rough off road or rough dirt roads as some of the larger 4 wheel drive vehicle but that is not what I purchased it for , For regular driving and use on rough, snowy or icy conditions it is a GREAT vehicle, ( also I have not heard of any recalls on this make and model ) I am waiting for a few more years and hope to buy a slightly used 2014 or newer ( at that time ) subaru forester at that time to replace this one , just because of the better mileage and safety features in the newer vehicles. Other wise I probably would drive this until it dies ( hopefully 200-400 miles or more ( I know some persons who have reache this point. After I bought my firt forester, my father , his lady friend , and my sister all bought foresters and they all love them also. GREAT VEHICLE This brand is so very reliable I will never buy a differnt brand.It is more expensive initially due to the all wheel drive but IT IS WORTH IT."

9 people out of 9 found this review helpful

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Great value

By Ben (PA) on Sunday, April 14, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 117,000

Cons: "Needs a low range"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"Great car for getting around town and moving stuff from one place to another, but...even better when you get it offroad onto the trails with 4x4's like Jeeps and pickups! It actually went everywhere the Jeeps and trucks went without any issue."

2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

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