Buying a (local) used Forester-what issues should I look for

dogg · Postby **dogg** » May 7th, 2015, 1:05 pm

Its a PCH Forester, gas. Is there any issues I need to look out for?
THanks in advance.

Lance · Postby **Lance** » May 8th, 2015, 4:39 am

Is it boosted or N/A?

Animal Pak · Postby **Animal Pak** » May 9th, 2015, 8:43 am

If you can. Before you buy get a diagnostic scan done. Error codes can be cleared and problems remain unseen till later down the road

Animal Pak · Postby **Animal Pak** » May 14th, 2015, 5:11 pm

Did you end up buying it?

dogg · Postby **dogg** » May 18th, 2015, 12:17 pm

nope, i got in too late.
It was a pck non turbo model going for $95,000

dogg · Postby **dogg** » October 31st, 2015, 6:19 pm

I'm looking at a PCR 2009 Forester going for $140,000.
Mileage is 150,000km

Is this a good buy? what issues should i be looking for?

Animal Pak · Postby **Animal Pak** » November 1st, 2015, 9:10 pm

Boost leaks. Hoses get crappy after 100 000 km.

Lance · Postby **Lance** » November 2nd, 2015, 8:40 am

Looks for shifting issues with the transmission, suspension noises and signs of engine damage and knock.

dogg · Postby **dogg** » November 10th, 2015, 11:33 am

does this look to be a good price on the surface? what issues do these models have?
http://www.trinicarsforsale.com/databas ... #topofpage

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