Ro

Hi, I have just bought a Forester 2010 XC 2D manual, and I wanted to say hi! It's got 93,150 miles, starts and runs very well, it looks black to me, but the paper work says its grey...maybe I should have gone to Specsavers.... Last service was done in April 2015 at 89378 miles. When shall I do the next service? What shall I look for, as in possible problems? The brake disks look a bit worn out, but it passed the MOT fine last month, and the brakes feel perfect; I'll probably replace them during this year / early next year. Did I read somewhere that they could be upgraded to some better ones .... or it was about the calipers that can get stuck (and they can be upgraded)....or something? So far I am really pleased with it, except the boot. I could say I hate the boot. Too small, Coming from a Mercedes W124 estate, the Forester boot is not even 1/3 of my old car (or so it seems to me). My wife says we don't really need to take the whole house with us when going somewhere....maybe she's right. Regards, Ro.

well, I will be moving to Forester club, as I have just bought one (2010 XC 2D)....(higher ground clearance when going skiing). cheers

Thanks for reply, This weekend I've been to see a Subaru diesel from 2008, with 70000 miles on it. I did like the car, just one niggle. Engine started easy from very cold, and run nice and smooth for just about 2 -3 minutes (didn't move the car), but after that the engine started having a rough idle (just like that, standing there and having a look around the car, not moving it at all). It didn't feel like a misfire, but more like some pistons got more fuel injected than others; ..... it was like someone was constantly playing with the acceleration pedal at a constant rhythm. I've read online about this and there are different opinions: worst is the dual-mass flywheel, and easiest to fix was reported as just an injector (or more) slightly clogged up, in which case that person just run an injection cleaner fluid through the system for about 2000 miles and then the fault disappeared by itself. I didn't even ask the seller about this fault, as I know everyone selling will tell you anything, just to make you buy it. But the seller was claiming the engine is a later design. I didn't argue but I'd like to know how can I know the difference between a later and an earlier diesel? Regards

Hi, I am looking at buying a Subaru Legacy Diesel from 2008. Are they reliable? I see most of the people go for the petrol models. Any advice on diesel engines? I fancy a diesel because I plan a lot of EU traveling, and thinking I'll save on the fuel cost. Any advice pro or cons for this diesel engine? Thanks,