Used 2002 Subaru Forester S AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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Shoulda bought a Honda
GPgurl, 07/23/2008
Subaru Forester S AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
17 of 17 people found this review helpful
I bought my Subaru after reading glowing reviews. Everything was great until I reached about 60000 miles. after an expensive $1800 head gasket replacement and 2 axle replacements, leaking bushings, and a check engine light that's been on since 80,000 miles - I feel robbed-like I'm purchasing the same car all over again one repair at a time. I'm torn between taking my chances with the check engine light and just driving it for a couple more years and getting a Honda. The dealers are no help at all.
Bought used in 2011 - my 6th Subaru
sstevek, Hayward, CA, 02/15/2012
Subaru Forester S AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
17 of 18 people found this review helpful
Had a 2002 Outback automatic - a great car but wanted to go back to a manual transmission. Really enjoy driving this Forester - somehow it rides better than the Outback with a shorter wheelbase. Excellent visibility, easy to get in and out of. Geared lower than my '98 Outback which turned around 3200 rpm @ 65mph, the Forester is around 2750. Engine has enough torque to handle moderate hills in 5th gear. Never feels under powered. A lot of room for it's size - cargo capacity very close to an '02 Grand Cherokee. Feels like a sports car with high seating. Bought it at 98k, have about 104k now. Not a concern since I have a company vehicle.
Going for 300K!
Vern, 04/12/2010
Subaru Forester S AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
29 of 32 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Forester in Feb of 2002. It was one of only a handle of vehicles around that fit my requirements: storage room for my dj equipment, AWD, great fuel economy, and manual trans. I just went over 250K last week and my goal for 300K is within reach. Once I hit 300K, then I will be shopping for a new Forester. Vehicle handles well and is very reliable. I replaced original clutch at 190K! May not need another one before 300K.
176 plus, and still no sign of stopping
stephen , 07/22/2008
Subaru Forester S AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I bought my first Subie on May 5th in 01. It had only six miles. Since then, I've racked up just over 176,000 with no problems whatsoever. I kid you not. It still has the original clutch and I put new brakes on about a year ago for the very first time. I average about 28 mix and 31 highway. It's a five speed manual and that accounts for the great gas mileage. The only thing I've done to is change the oil religiously and had a new water pump and timing belt but in at 120k. This car just keeps going and going. I live in Denver and frequent the slopes in the winter and work in Blackhawk. So the car has seen more than it's fair share of snow, rain, and hot summers.
Best Vehicle I ever had
Michael, 02/24/2005
Subaru Forester S AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I bought it from the dealer in 2002, havent been back to that dealership for any work. I just put gas in it, change the oil and air filters. Gets awesome gas mileage, awesome performance, great at towing, does just fine at off-road and I feel safe in it when racing along with traffic. I towed 6,500 lbs of trailer from NH to TN (1300 miles) with no problems getting up hills or accelerating down the Interstate. Vehicle has been the best one I've ever had. Previous vehicles were 2000 Toyota Camry, 1998 Kia Sportage, and 1986 Volkswagen Jetta. None were close as good as this vehicle has been to me.
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