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Since: Oct 16, 2006
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 2:57 pm
Post subject: 2005 Forester Help !!!
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Hi...
I am currently in the process of buying a 2005 Forester with 41,000 mi.
I found out after taking it home and riding in it some more there is
a problem with the engine knocking when you drive in a speed over
60mph. As soon as you take your foot off the gas pedal, it stops. I
was able to take the car home before all paperwork was done (with a
deposit of course) and they are currently holding my check until I am
100% sure the auto is in perfect condition. Service claims it is a
loose bushing in the all wheel drive and is replacing the part. I am
told the car will be in perfect condition once it is replaced. I am
wondering if there is another problem (ie. knock sensor, octane in gas,
etc.) The dealer is reputable, but I still get sqeamish thinking about
buying a lemon. Any experienced Forester mechanics out there with any
thoughts? I really don't want to buy a car that's only a year old with
existing problems. Any thoughts from anyone out there? Walk away and
buy new? |
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Since: May 24, 2004
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 3:08 pm
Post subject: Re: 2005 Forester Help !!! [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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gopher wrote:
> Hi...
> I am currently in the process of buying a 2005 Forester with 41,000 mi.
> I found out after taking it home and riding in it some more there is
> a problem with the engine knocking when you drive in a speed over
> 60mph. As soon as you take your foot off the gas pedal, it stops. I
> was able to take the car home before all paperwork was done (with a
> deposit of course) and they are currently holding my check until I am
> 100% sure the auto is in perfect condition. Service claims it is a
> loose bushing in the all wheel drive and is replacing the part. I am
> told the car will be in perfect condition once it is replaced. I am
> wondering if there is another problem (ie. knock sensor, octane in gas,
> etc.) The dealer is reputable, but I still get sqeamish thinking about
> buying a lemon. Any experienced Forester mechanics out there with any
> thoughts? I really don't want to buy a car that's only a year old with
> existing problems. Any thoughts from anyone out there? Walk away and
> buy new?
Take the car but hold out $500 as a final payment
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Since: May 15, 2006
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 7:22 pm
Post subject: Re: 2005 Forester Help !!! [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Jim Stewart wrote:
> gopher wrote:
>> Hi...
>> I am currently in the process of buying a 2005 Forester with 41,000 mi.
>> I found out after taking it home and riding in it some more there is
>> a problem with the engine knocking when you drive in a speed over
>> 60mph. As soon as you take your foot off the gas pedal, it stops. I
>> was able to take the car home before all paperwork was done (with a
>> deposit of course) and they are currently holding my check until I am
>> 100% sure the auto is in perfect condition. Service claims it is a
>> loose bushing in the all wheel drive and is replacing the part. I am
>> told the car will be in perfect condition once it is replaced. I am
>> wondering if there is another problem (ie. knock sensor, octane in gas,
>> etc.) The dealer is reputable, but I still get sqeamish thinking about
>> buying a lemon. Any experienced Forester mechanics out there with any
>> thoughts? I really don't want to buy a car that's only a year old with
>> existing problems. Any thoughts from anyone out there? Walk away and
>> buy new?
>
> Take the car but hold out $500 as a final payment
> after you are sure the problem is resolved.
Disagree strongly.
Don't buy somebody else's problem(s). Walk away from the deal, get your
deposit back and if you still want the car after it's totally fixed, on
their dime, then you can buy it.
There's other cars out there, the biggest mistake people make when they
buy a car is falling in love with one particular car. >> Stay informed about: 2005 Forester Help !!! |
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Since: May 09, 2004
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 9:55 pm
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I agree with Mark Olson. However if you truly love this car which you
shouldn't then by-all-means get a NO COST to you 100% parts & labor
warranty for a minimum of 15,000 miles without a time limit.. If they
won't go for the warranty then they have no confidence that it is a
good vehicle and move on. >> Stay informed about: 2005 Forester Help !!! |
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Since: Oct 16, 2006
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2006 6:58 am
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Thanks for all your input. We drive our cars until the wheels fall off
so I did agree to purchase the GOLD Subaru extended warranty. Now
that I think about it, it sounds like I should ask for the recommended
option - 15,000 mile warranty at no cost to me. I may walk away from
this deal and find a different car. I really don't like the 2006 model
without the two tone body. With the car being the same color all over,
it doesn't have the sporty look like it used to have. I told them I
was willing to work with them on buying a car, however they might have
to put me in a different car. They said they would.
Edward Hayes wrote:
> I agree with Mark Olson. However if you truly love this car which you
> shouldn't then by-all-means get a NO COST to you 100% parts & labor
> warranty for a minimum of 15,000 miles without a time limit.. If they
> won't go for the warranty then they have no confidence that it is a
> good vehicle and move on. >> Stay informed about: 2005 Forester Help !!! |
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Since: Sep 11, 2004
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2006 9:55 am
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In article <1161035829.554190.95180
@i3g2000cwc.googlegroups.com>,
says...
> I am currently in the process of buying a 2005 Forester with 41,000 mi.
> I found out after taking it home and riding in it some more there is
> a problem with the engine knocking when you drive in a speed over
> 60mph. As soon as you take your foot off the gas pedal, it stops.
> Service claims it is a
> loose bushing in the all wheel drive and is replacing the part.
The symptom and the promised cure, as described,
do not compute. That does not bode well for
continuing down the path with that dealer, or
that deal. >> Stay informed about: 2005 Forester Help !!! |
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Since: Jul 11, 2006
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2006 10:06 am
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"Service claims it is a loose bushing in the all wheel drive and is
replacing the part."
Smells a bit like BS. The AWD part is right, but I'm not sure about the
bushing.
The noises at 60mph when on the gas, that go away off the gas... are
typically trans/diff related. Some 'whining' noise at speed is fairly
normal, but knocking definitely isn't good as that may be an indication
of some damage to the gears. Is it an auto or manual?
That said, any car can be fixed and made like new... but you shouldn't
have to pay for it. If you love it, get them to fix it and give you a
warranty.
gopher wrote:
> Thanks for all your input. We drive our cars until the wheels fall off
> so I did agree to purchase the GOLD Subaru extended warranty. Now
> that I think about it, it sounds like I should ask for the recommended
> option - 15,000 mile warranty at no cost to me. I may walk away from
> this deal and find a different car. I really don't like the 2006 model
> without the two tone body. With the car being the same color all over,
> it doesn't have the sporty look like it used to have. I told them I
> was willing to work with them on buying a car, however they might have
> to put me in a different car. They said they would.
>
>
> Edward Hayes wrote:
> > I agree with Mark Olson. However if you truly love this car which you
> > shouldn't then by-all-means get a NO COST to you 100% parts & labor
> > warranty for a minimum of 15,000 miles without a time limit.. If they
> > won't go for the warranty then they have no confidence that it is a
> > good vehicle and move on. >> Stay informed about: 2005 Forester Help !!! |
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2006 12:28 pm
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The car is an automatic. We haven't bought a car for over 10 years and
I really don't know if car dealerships have changed that much
(trustworthy, etc.) I know everyone wants to make a buck and these
days with the Internet, selling cars is somewhat competitive. Nuff
said.... >> Stay informed about: 2005 Forester Help !!! |
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