Beemer_Deano

I need a load lugger for work, and I've been looking at getting a Forester.

I've found a 2001 non-turbo at what looks like a good price, but it's got 125k miles on it. Other than that, it's in good nick, a good runner, and has FSH. The dealer assures me it's all motorway miles, which seems reasonable given it's only 3 years old.

Anyone got any good/bad experiences of running a high mileage Scoob, particularly a Forester?

Any info/advice appreciated.

Cheers,

Deano

stevem2k

From a longevity perspective it will be the same as a scoob...you're looking for the usual 'high mileage' stuff - gearbox, interior etc . Might be value if the FSH matches up right and it's cheap enough. Won't be particularly economcal though .....


Steve

ShyTot

My dads selling an auto one at the moment.
About 2 1/2 years old, thirty some thousand miles.
I'm sure he'll accept trade value for it, and for that it is a Very good car (pretty mich mint)

I usually buy his old cars!

Fuel economy not as good as you might hope for the Non turo cars though (low 20's)

Beemer_Deano

Cheers for the thought, but it'll be a bit out of my league - I'm only looking at spending around 6 grand.

The economy is a bit of a shock - I'd been told around 25 MPG for stop-start, low 30s on a run, which seemed to match the official figures.

Maybe I'll have a rethink - I need a 4x4/soft roader, and the Forester seemed like it'd suit my purpose, give around the same economy as a diesel 4x4, with a better on-road driving experience. Plus I seem to be able to get a bit more for my money, considering my limited budget.

And it's a Scoob, of course

Thanks all for the replies.

Deano

ShyTot

It probably would be mid 20's if it weren't an auto, and yes it does improve well on a run, but round town he gets 22-23mpg.