Used 1999 Subaru Forester Consumer Reviews
Used Forester for sale
Don't believe the hype
nemo nullus, 02/03/2004
1999 Subaru Forester S 4dr Wagon AWD
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
After relying on ratings such as Consumer Reports, I stretched my budget to buy my Forester S. What a mistake! Between 20,000 and 60,000 miles, I've had to replace the brakes, a head gasket leak, and now the manual transmission--all out of warranty. Gas mileage has been quite poor--less than 20 highway. This is undoubtedly the one of the most overrated cars on the market. The design concept is great, but with such poor reliability, what difference does that make? Don't waste your money and time.
Best all round car !!
computer guy, 04/14/2002
1999 Subaru Forester S 4dr Wagon AWD
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
It has great head room (I'm 6'6"), can travel in any weather, drives like a luxury sedan, has great power for trips and long hills (went from SLC to Seattle at 75-80 the whole trip, downshifting the automatic to 3rd for climbing only the worst grades, holding 75mph at about 4k rpm), engine is really quite ... I really like this car. Tops in crash testing too. This car is a keeper.
1999 Subaru
ed, 01/22/2005
1999 Subaru Forester L 4dr Wagon AWD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought this as second forester for our family with teenagers starting to drive. Excellent reliability, not tippy like other SUVs. Only complaint is lack of attractive exterior appearance. Doesnt bother me. About 20mpg city/25 highway with automatic transmission. Looking to get another used forester as my other teens start driving.
Not quite what I expected
c, 11/19/2005
1999 Subaru Forester S 4dr Wagon AWD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought car new. Every year at inspection, have to have clamps for exhaust system tacked to get rid of rattling. Was told last year that rotors will need replaced shortly. Major problem - manual transmission would not stay in 5th gear on highway at 48k miles. Took to Subaru dealer, then it was stuck in 1st gear! 3 rebuilds to fix transmission; in shop for a month! Check engine light came on at 63k, turned out to be bad sensor, lucky that it was under warranty or would have cost $600. Has been a great vehicle to haul stuff when moving, camping, mountain biking. Fun to drive the manual with AWD in winter conditions.
Ugly or not, she's a trooper!
Jim, 07/28/2010
1999 Subaru Forester S 4dr Wagon AWD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've owned the vehicle since it was new. I bought the car in NC and brought it to my home in Minnesota. what an excellent choice! I've had the same battery crank in sub-zero temps for 11 years! However, when it does break down, you will cry. Head gaskets blew at 70K and the repairs cost me $2200. After that, no problems. Fun to drive and an Excellent teen car!