Used 2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X PZEV SUV Review
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Owned for 2 months, Purchased with 56,000 miles
Chris Hall, Breeden, WV, 04/11/2017
2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
and the Engine Blew. There was no oil in it. No warning lights ever came on. Neither I nor the Subaru service department found any signs of leakage And I later learned there was a service bulletin on this model for excessive oil consumption. The purchase of this Subaru is turning out to be the worst automotive decision of my life. I am looking at 6 to 10k repair bill according to the … Subaru dealership on a car that I paid $14,000 for 2 months prior. The used car warranty was for only 30 days and Subaru is only willing to provide minimal assistance. I was told that Subaru were good reliable vehicles but I have found them to be the exact opposite and their customer support has been a huge disappointment as well.
Update: Got the motor replaced and it started knocking again 6 months later. Traded it in and took a 8k loss on it. I will never purchase another Subaru ever again.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X PZEV SUV
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Standard all-wheel drive
- Pro:roomy cabin with ample cargo space
- Pro:comfortable ride
- Pro:strong turbocharged engine on XT trims.
- Con:Outdated four-speed automatic transmission dulls fuel economy and acceleration
- Con:unimpressive fit and finish.
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