# 2003 Subaru Forester 2.5x **URL:** \ **Category:** Classifieds\ **Created:** [May 23, 2012, 6:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2003-subaru-forester-2-5x/223241 "2012-05-23T18:18:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![quadturbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/7bcc69/32.png) [@quadturbo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/quadturbo)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2012, 6:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2003-subaru-forester-2-5x/223241/1 "2012-05-23T18:18:10Z")
2003 Subaru Forester 2.5x 221000 Miles 5 spd manual AWD AC Blows Cold Cruise works Fogs work Clutch is good Tires are in great shape Trans is firm, awd works Just had both front ball Joints replaced Rear brakes are a month old Hill holder works No check engine Reliable I average about 25-28 MPG I had a shop give it an inspection with out actually inspecting it I was told everything is good and will pass Has two rust areas, one on the drivers front fender and another on the drivers rear fender ABS does not work, but from what I hear Subaru does not make the best ABS system and is not required for a NYS inspection Engine has the common Subaru tick, that has no effect on performance or reliability just a little noisy Drips a little oil here and there Passenger seat is stained It’s in Lockport $3600 ![http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y77/quadturbo/5Q05E35K63E83Jd3H7c532f511bd150231c22.jpg](http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y77/quadturbo/5Q05E35K63E83Jd3H7c532f511bd150231c22.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![quadturbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/7bcc69/32.png) [@quadturbo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/quadturbo)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2012, 1:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2003-subaru-forester-2-5x/223241/2 "2012-06-14T13:33:59Z")
**$2600** one of the brake lines under the hood just popped otherwise solid cheap transportation ---
**Author:** ![quadturbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/7bcc69/32.png) [@quadturbo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/quadturbo)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2012, 6:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2003-subaru-forester-2-5x/223241/3 "2012-06-27T18:07:22Z")
brake lines fixed, ditched the abs pump ---
**Author:** ![Rev\_Speed](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/d6d6ee/32.png) [@Rev\_Speed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Rev_Speed)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2012, 10:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2003-subaru-forester-2-5x/223241/4 "2012-06-29T10:57:44Z")
what about some of the common “subie” engine issues… like the head gasket (also timing belt)? Have they been addressed in the past that you know of? ---
**Author:** ![quadturbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/7bcc69/32.png) [@quadturbo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/quadturbo)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2012, 11:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2003-subaru-forester-2-5x/223241/5 "2012-06-29T11:51:58Z")
As far as I know it has original head gaskets it does not overheat or have that oily soot in the overflow tank. I bought it at 200k and I assume the timing has been changed once and would not be due til I think 230k. It does have the common tick that half of the Subarus I have been around have. ---
**Author:** ![quadturbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/7bcc69/32.png) [@quadturbo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/quadturbo)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2012, 1:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2003-subaru-forester-2-5x/223241/6 "2012-07-02T13:21:19Z")
**$2200** will need front pads ---
**Author:** ![longuyen88](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/longuyen88/32/7611_2.png) [@longuyen88](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/longuyen88)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2012, 1:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2003-subaru-forester-2-5x/223241/7 "2012-07-02T13:32:36Z")
If the timing belt was done once at the recommended interval at 105k, then the car is past due for the 2nd timing belt. ---
**Author:** ![quadturbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/7bcc69/32.png) [@quadturbo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/quadturbo)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2012, 1:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2003-subaru-forester-2-5x/223241/8 "2012-07-02T13:44:57Z")
I thought that was for the 2.2 and the 2.5 sohc was extended to 115k, either way I still believe $2200 is still more than fair. ---
**Author:** ![Rev\_Speed](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/d6d6ee/32.png) [@Rev\_Speed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Rev_Speed)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2012, 10:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2003-subaru-forester-2-5x/223241/9 "2012-07-03T10:58:14Z")
if this is still around by this week end… might stop in to check this out in person… some brake work doesn’t scare me, its just the mileage but that i figure is why its @ $2200 right now