Well I'm still trying to figure out the best time to buy a new Forester. I've posted on other threads but I'm still undecided so I thought I'd start my own.
I'm currently driving a 2004 Turbo with just over 200,000 miles. Part of me wants to hold on to it and see just how many miles it will last. But as several people have already told me (Subaru lovers included)...nothing lasts forever. I feel like I'm on borrowed time at this point. I'm getting a little leary about taking it on long trips. I go back and forth to NY often - about 3 hours each way and I drive home late in the evening by myself. What I don't want to have happen is to have it break down - get stuck somewhere - have an issue that it doesn't pay to repair - have NO CAR to get to work - have to rent a car - and then have to buy a new one rush rush. Then I may not get the interest rate I want, the color I want (absolutely must have the pearl white) or be able to wheel and deal between different dealerships to get the best price because I won't have the time.
I'm trying to figure out what I can expect. So what I want to know is...is there anyone else out there who's driven over 200,000 miles? If so, how many miles? What types of problems can I expect? What made you sell/trade in yours, or are you still driving it?
Thanks in advance for the input. You guys are great!!!
I'm currently driving a 2004 Turbo with just over 200,000 miles. Part of me wants to hold on to it and see just how many miles it will last. But as several people have already told me (Subaru lovers included)...nothing lasts forever. I feel like I'm on borrowed time at this point. I'm getting a little leary about taking it on long trips. I go back and forth to NY often - about 3 hours each way and I drive home late in the evening by myself. What I don't want to have happen is to have it break down - get stuck somewhere - have an issue that it doesn't pay to repair - have NO CAR to get to work - have to rent a car - and then have to buy a new one rush rush. Then I may not get the interest rate I want, the color I want (absolutely must have the pearl white) or be able to wheel and deal between different dealerships to get the best price because I won't have the time.
I'm trying to figure out what I can expect. So what I want to know is...is there anyone else out there who's driven over 200,000 miles? If so, how many miles? What types of problems can I expect? What made you sell/trade in yours, or are you still driving it?
Thanks in advance for the input. You guys are great!!!