Used 2001 Subaru Forester Consumer Reviews
Used Forester for sale
Not up to the reputation
doverbync, 09/16/2003
2001 Subaru Forester S AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Recently traded my Foester in for another make and model. From day one, the car had problems with the clutch (shuddering when cold). Dealer never could/would try to fix it. Had many concerns from reading this forum and others about wheel bearings and windshield glass (mine had a chip in it when traded) and interior quality in general. This car was not up to the hype given by Consumer Reports and other magazines that did not live with one for more than a month or so. Would not recommend this car again!
I love my Forester, but
Tirzah, 10/04/2004
2001 Subaru Forester S AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Love driving the Forester...the AWD is a life-saver in winter. But mine is plagued by reliability problems. Four times we had to replace wheel bearings, starting at 15K miles, last at 104K miles. Had bad spark plug wires at 40K. Catalytic converter went at 96K. Now my radio-6-CD player started to burn up at 106K, and I needed new engine gaskets and valve seals. This isn't what I expected of Subaru. This is my 3rd Subaru...previously kept a Loyale wagon until 239K miles...I don't think this Forester will last that long. I just bought a Toyota Highlander to make sure I had a more reliable car. We'll hold on to the Forester as a second car, until we can afford a replacement.
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Made A Bad Choice
RichardM, 02/05/2003
2001 Subaru Forester L AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Happy with my Subaru???? Not a chance. 2001 Forester, 38,000 miles and I get a check engine light. OK, probably just a loose gas cap, NO. Take it to the dealer and guess what, blown head gasket, ruined O2 sensors, ruined cats. What gives here? I though these were the best of breed for these kinds of cars. I'm really upset, disappointed. I have a habit of buying multiple copies of a car if I like it and was just test driving an H6 Outback last weekend. Forester will be traded for a Hyundai Santa Fe, I'll be buying the XG350 for myself. Pretty sad these Subaru's.
Don't Expect Help From Subaru
premium, 02/20/2010
2001 Subaru Forester S AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This vehicle was great to drive till things started going wrong. Both rear wheel bearings replaced due to very loud road noise. Transmission flushed, new fluid installed due to vehicle not wanting to go into forward gears, went into reverse ok. Idle & runs rough for years first replaced spark plugs then spark plugs & spark plugs wires. It still runs rough & now (2years later) it will not start if it rains [thats right if it rains I look for alternative transportation, weird I know]. Clock blanked out, $85 to replace. Check Engine light goes on & off at will. At times I cant get the key out of the ignition.
Simply Perfect For My needs
Troutbum, 03/30/2003
2001 Subaru Forester S AWD 4dr Wagon (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My 2001 S has exactly the features I wanted with having to pay for things that I did not want;heated everything, 5 spd, sporty handling, good gas mileage, good stereo, terrfic AWD etc.,I live in Northern Ontario we get a lot of snow and inclement weather but my Forrester has a stick to the road security that I have never before experienced.I have two Great Danes that can actually be comfortable in the back with the seats down and thanks to the massive headroom. I recently received a 2003 Toyota Highlander with AWD as a company car but I do prefer driving my Forester.I have averagd 34 mpg in cruise control at 60 miles an hour over long drives.