3 owner reports for this model.
I want smaller winter wheels for more sidewall. Overall tire diameter can stay close, but I am worried about caliper and spoke clearance. What measurements should be checked before ordering? I am in…
2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i, about 77,500 miles. I want smaller winter wheels for more sidewall. Overall tire diameter can stay close, but I am worried about caliper and spoke clearance. What measureme…
2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i, about 33,500 miles. The tires looked okay until I checked the inner shoulder, which is much more worn. The car is slightly lowered. What alignment measurements matter most…
2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i, about 80,500 miles. A hard-to-find spec is several states away. Dealer has provided video and history, but I have not seen it in person. What is the best remote-buy checkli…
Shocks were replaced and there are no obvious loose parts, but the rear still feels vague over highway undulations. What alignment, bushing, tire or installation issues could mimic worn dampers?
I am trying to balance purchase price against downtime and surprise repairs. Would you put the same budget into an older proven car with cash left over, or a newer car with warranty coverage?
2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i, about 62,000 miles. Fluid looks clear in the reservoir but has been in the car for several years. Would you change based on time/moisture rather than appearance? I am in Bo…
The car stays dry in normal rain but after a long storm one front footwell gets damp. Door seal looks okay. What drain/seam tests would you do before tearing the interior apart? Mostly looking for th…
2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i, about 96,000 miles. Cruising is smooth, but braking from highway speed makes the steering wheel shake. Pads still have material. Would you start with rotor runout/thickness…
2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i, about 63,000 miles. The reservoir goes from full to low over several weeks. No puddle, oil looks normal, and I cannot find dried coolant around the hoses. Is a pressure tes…
2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i, about 129,000 miles. I keep watching cars creep past what I planned because the last few minutes become emotional. How do experienced buyers set a maximum that includes fee…
I started measuring the oil level every few hundred miles and it is definitely falling between changes. There is no obvious puddle and I do not notice smoke. How would you document and diagnose this…
2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i, about 83,500 miles. The online price looks competitive, but I am trying to judge the entire deal rather than the headline number. What should I compare besides mileage, his…
2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i, about 83,500 miles. Fluid looks clear in the reservoir but has been in the car for several years.
A cylinder-specific misfire code appeared after one rough start, then cleared and the engine feels normal. Plugs are not very old. Would you swap coils, inspect plugs, look at injector data, or wait…
2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i, about 137,000 miles. Budget allows one meaningful upgrade. Current street tires are decent and brakes are standard replacements. Which upgrade helps a new driver learn more…
2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i, about 33,500 miles. The online price looks competitive, but I am trying to judge the entire deal rather than the headline number. What should I compare besides mileage, his…
2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i, about 82,000 miles. Private seller says several people are interested and asks for an electronic deposit to hold the car before I can see it. The listing is not obviously f…
2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i, about 63,500 miles. Cruising is smooth, but braking from highway speed makes the steering wheel shake. Pads still have material. Would you start with rotor runout/thickness…
2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i, about 94,500 miles. Same size and pressure, but the new tires create noticeably more highway hum. Is this usually tread pattern/compound, or should I verify balance and ali…
