Requesting input on our decision to sell and upgrade or hold and repair. Our base model '09 Forester currently has about 81,000 miles on it. No major issues so far, but we anticipate that it is fast approaching some expensive replacements/repairs - exhaust, tires, water pump, timing belt and head gaskets. Is it wiser to keep and repair the '09 or sell and move up to a newer, low-mileage model? Which year??
Because of the CVT issues in the more recent years, my current target years would be 2011, '12 or '13. Are there any common problems in these three years that would rule them out as good choices? Was the head gasket problem actually resolved in the 2.5x Foresters? In which years?
Any input on this matter would be gratefully appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Because of the CVT issues in the more recent years, my current target years would be 2011, '12 or '13. Are there any common problems in these three years that would rule them out as good choices? Was the head gasket problem actually resolved in the 2.5x Foresters? In which years?
Any input on this matter would be gratefully appreciated. Thanks in advance.