2009 Subaru Forester Consumer Discussions Page 10

2009 Subaru Forester

Re: 2009 Forester reliability in CR- why just average? [maybesubie1]

Written by: kurtamaxxxguy on Jun 29, 2009 10:41 PM

2009 was a first year model. It suffered from rattles, various engine glitches, and other first year hiccups. Some XT owners had engine failure (you can read those reviews in Edmund's consumer reviews). Subaru is currently well below average for initial problems with cars. Still, "well below average" means they have 1 or 2 more problems per vehicle than the ... Read More...

Re: 2009 Forester reliability in CR- why just average? [confused25]

Written by: kurtamaxxxguy on Jul 13, 2009 11:03 PM

It was 67 degrees F this morning and there was a rattle in the front passenger door Hopefully your dealer will know what to do to get rid of the rattles. It took two tries on mine with foam added different places. Subaru reminds me of Saturn, whose vehicles also had numerous interior trim rattles. Read More...

Re: 2009 Forester reliability in CR- why just average? [confused25]

Written by: kurtamaxxxguy on Jul 12, 2009 10:28 PM

Some of the rear cargo area rattles come from the tool kit perched on top of the spare tire. Nothing holds the holder in place save for friction within the spare tire, and over big bumps it will bounce up from the spare tire. Putting some kind of padding or foam over the spare tire tool kit can minimize that rattle. As for the door rattles (especially during cold weather), ... Read More...

Re: 2009 Forester reliability in CR- why just average? [maybesubie1]

Written by: confused25 on Jul 12, 2009 04:41 PM

I just took delivery of a 2010 Forester X Premium with All-Weather Package and Automatic Transmission. Within the first week of ownership I brought the vehicle back in for 4 warranty items. Hopefully this information is useful to you. All said, the dealer and Subaru has been responsive and these items are minor (to me). 1. During morning starts the engine would ... Read More...

Subaru Forester Lease Questions

Re: Related question! [jms49]

Written by: Car_man on Jul 09, 2009 03:35 AM

Hey jms49. Subaru's lease program for 2010 models is indeed different than its program for 2009 models. Its current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2010 Forester 2.5X Limited with 15,000 miles per year are .00230 and 59%, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical lease of a '10 Forester 2.5XT Limited are .00230 ... Read More...

Re: 2009 Forester Lease options [jms49]

Written by: Car_man on Jul 09, 2009 03:32 AM

You're welcome, jms49. Subaru has a new July lease program out now. Are you interested in the details of the new program? Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum Read More...