Forester

[derek brown]

I am considering changing my Isuzu Trooper for a Forester, I have not
decided whether it will be a new one or a late model second hand (it will
probably depend on the best deal I can make)

I have two issues, one is that I have heard that servicing for Subaru's is
expensive and the other is the frameless door windows. Are the windows
satisfactory or are they an invitation to thieves?

I live in the North East of England and would appreciate any comments.

Dex

 

[jabario]

My Isuzu was $$$ to service, fortunately only required normal service
for 110k miles. My outback has only required the 30k service nd it was
reasonable. Spark plugs are a nuisance unlike the Trooper. I dont
know about thieves in England but since the sheep there are unarmed the
criminals problably think nothing of commiting mayhem. In the US
Subarus are not high on the stolen list.

 

[Mac Townsend]

I don't think the frameless windows are an issue. I used to regularly
leave my keys in the car and the door locks would latch shut. The Auto
Assn always had problems with their slim-jim tool opening the door (now
I carry a spare in my wallet....too soon we grow old and too late
schmart!)