[chevybrit]

Hey All

Looking to buy a Forester any tips would be welcome, starting to read through the info on here budget tight
looking around the 00-02 years .. wondering if it has the same HG problems as the OB?

 

[bbottomley]

I see that this is your first post, so welcome! We're glad to have you here.

Head gasket problems were at their highest during that time period, dropping significantly in the next generation. Though if a Forester has made it that long, then it probably possesses some extra special resilience and might be good forever.

Maintenance history is essential, especially that which involves the timing belt. If you can't get that, then be prepared to immediately get the whole timing belt job done. Not just the belt, but everything that touches it.

 

[tibadoe]

Welcome from VA.

 

[2.5x_sleeper]

@chevybrit welcome to the forum from Oregon! :biggrin:

Perhaps this poll will help: Ongoing polls regarding head gasket problems

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[bashfulbernie]

The XT did not have the head gasket issue, since both the engine and head gasket are different.