Subaru Forester Time Capsule! Full Inspection Of A 2006 Forester With Only 33,000 Miles!

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[@Mike_44]

In this day and age, this is exactly the car to own. Looks awesome.

[@shrimpu]

That's what I have : 06 LL Bean :) LOVE the boxy-wagon-y style so much. Got 65 profile A/T tires and it's the perfect beater. Not ALL is perfect but I really like it., Need to replace the fuel filler neck soon, hoping it would fix "very small" evap leak" code.

[@thestormking6737]

Perfect timing, just picked up an 04 legacy 35th anniversary edition with only 27,000 miles and basically had to do the same

[@MrSubaru1387]

Oh wow!!!

[@CM-ef8fu]

I just bought a 2011 Forester 2.5L Premium with 80.000km on it here in Australia. It is the oldest brand new car I have ever owned, in absolute pristine shape 🙂 Gonna drive it until its 30th birthday haha!

[@restonpat]

I inherited a 2006 Subaru from my dad and it had 30,000 miles on it(LL Bean Edition)I now have 40,000 o it and this video is informative thank you Mr Subaru for doing this video

[@Lracer61]

My 2006 forester 5spd has 225xxx miles. Been a awesome car and fun to drive

[@TFinSF]

Just coming up on 69,000 miles on my 2007 Legacy wagon (non-Outback, last of its breed) and now feel like a profligate driver. I had the timing belt replace at 55k, which was just shy of 13 years, when I realized I was driving on borrowed time and those things never break at a convenient time!

[@NorthRidgeSolarNZ]

I have a 2011 Outback with 85,000kms, still has factory door stickers. Drives like brand new. Still original cam belt and comfortable with cam belt not changed as not towed or trashed the car. Oil change every 6months and CVT fluid changed twice. Only spares was break pads and a set of tires.

[@antares4755]

My daily driven 2005 JDM Forester STi has just ticked over 114K miles and still going strong! Always get compliments about the condition for it's age.

[@sosa9754]

Nice dude! Are you in the US? Did you import it? The forester sti's are so dope. Love those older models.

[@antares4755]

I live in the UK, but yes it was imported brand new from Japan. Love it to bits, a true jack-of-all-trades car@@sosa9754

[@chadroy16]

I just purchased a 2014 forester with 400000kms on it for cheap. Feel like I will be revisting some of your old videos lol

[@typicalrockandroll]

Oh man! I have a 2006 forester x 5 speed but mine has 142,000 . Still love it

[@steeeee]

Hello from 🇬🇧 I’m blessed with a 2007 jdm forester cross sport with only 41,000 miles. Really enjoy your videos, informative and no nonsense

[@alexbetancourt414]

Sweet ride in awesome condition 😎 Makes me appreciate my 06 STI even more with 34k miles fully stock 🙌

[@DasDragons]

I have a 2004 Impreza outback with 42000 miles as my daily driver. I absolutely love that car and hope i can drive it for years.

[@MrSubaru1387]

Oh wow!!!

[@Savak22]

Holy crap what a find. Lucky lucky guy

[@john-danielmartin8753]

Finally a SG video its been a long time is needed

[@shadythereok]

Amazing find

[@murray1246]

So glad I’ve been watching your videos for the three years since I bought a 2010 Subaru Outback 25i. Amazing videos and extremely informative.

[@obilingful]

2nd owner of a 07 Forester, same color as vid, 5 speed. Just hit 270k the other day, coming up on its 3rd timing belt . Head gaskets were done at 160k.

[@shuba097]

Some times it doesn’t matter the mileage or age. I’ve seen 2013 Subarus with 90k and need a ton of work. And 2000 Subarus with 200k+ that don’t need anything. It’s a matter of maintenance per age and miles.

[@MrSubaru1387]

Bingo!

[@idkwhtimduin]

Depends on ownership maintenace too. I had a outback with over 120k miles no issues regular maintenace best reliable daily, vacation and family vehicle

[@spammy1982]

my god don't tell RCR it's Goldie!

[@TommeoAndJuliet]

Great video Mr. Subaru. Thank you

[@MrSubaru1387]

You’re welcome!

[@truckerrickakamanowar]

Subbed! Funny thing is I watch your videos all the time ......I thought I was already subbed 😂. Love the channel.

[@MrSubaru1387]

Welcome aboard!!

[@jimmorrow6523]

I got you beat, bought a 2008 ll bean forester with 13,000 miles. The car was bought to take a ladies dogs to the vet, and Krystals on Friday. Garage kept, never driven in the rain, so pretty special. Tires and everything were original. Tires replaced, oil changed, not sure about what should be addressed. Engine looks brand new. Time capsule for sure, any thoughts would be appreciated.

[@mrgarrison3516]

The dogs must of been sick often, unless the vet was far away🤔. If the car has no mechanical receipts, u might need to change the coolant & the brake fluid. Hopefully the spark plugs aren't seized (hard to remove) from age. Get the battery tested also.

[@jimmorrow6523]

@@mrgarrison3516 I am driving this car daily, Runs like new, looks like new, probably change coolant, at some point. Thanks for your thoughts

[@zanesutherland406]

Definitely do timing belt! Belts are cheap, engine isn’t

[@flavio17021979]

Great looking piece 👍

[@TheCreateOutdoors]

And here I thought my 05 with sub 100K was rare. This takes the cake!

[@michaelmartin2276]

I'm new to your channel. Love it ! I'm from South Carolina. Next time I am there I'd like to stop by your shop. I just bought a 2012 Impreza. Runs and drives good. Needs brakes and rotors, likely replace struts. Front end looks good. Not too much rust being a Pennsylvania car. All the pulley fronts are extremely rusted. Going to replace all of the soon. May do the water pump too. I'm a self taught mechanic. Now 63 I'm learning a ton of great information from you. Thanks !

[@kidwelldavid6136]

Nice find for that guy. 👍

[@tylerbeck3806]

I would love to have one of these again. Mine was killed by a drunk driver parked outside my house in March of 2022 with 250k original miles. Ran like a top.

[@brianpederson7315]

What timing! Just brought home an 05 with 65K on clock. Thanks for all the insight on what I should be looking at!

[@rudedog302]

So that's what my 2003 Forester looked like when it was new....er. It's rusty and has 175,000 on it. It needs rear struts, but I'm afraid to do them due to the rust. Great video.

[@zach1181]

yeah have bought a subaru impreza rs 2004 with only 110,000kms. Been reliable from doing all mainatinance and always good to have an unmolested example of a car with low kms

[@462ANIMAL]

That thing is like new !

[@richroggio]

great video Mr. Subaru, it looks a lot like my wife's 2003 Forester XS Premium which has been very reliable over the years.

[@MrSubaru1387]

Thanks!

[@flippino35]

sold my 04 corolla with less than 64,000 miles to the used car lot for $1000 got a 2024 crosstrek

[@sosa9754]

Just put all new brake pads, calipers, and rotors on my 15 forester xt. 160k miles and runs like a dream.

[@mattfoltz1454]

I just bought a 06 forester with 350,000 miles that is almost as clean as this one the previous owner has done every bit of recommend maintenance

[@maxd4968]

I have one of these. 208000km (idk what that is in miles) learnt to drive in it. Still own it and will keep it for a long time

[@Ziip47]

Wow I literally just bought an 07 Forester X premium same color, with less then 100k and beautiful interior and exterior. Amazing timing!

[@JJ-sv1ov]

Good video

[@edwinrosa366]

My Favorite Subaru model

[@IllusionInfusion]

I have 170k on my '15 Impreza and has mostly been problem free, sans the dealer never reminding me to do the spark plugs and #1 ate the electrodes and copper core of the spark. Needless to say, the rocker arm on the intake valve didn't like having something stuck in the valve and it popped off, the valve dropped, and then... well, I guess you can put two and two together. Fun little fact FB20B engines are super cheap. It only cost $4k for a 45k engine and the labor to swap it, plus a new flywheel and clutch. Lesson learned. I'm taking over the maintenance for the things I can do, which includes the plugs.

[@MrSubaru1387]

Oh man!!! 😱😱😱

[@62Cristoforo]

I bought my 2005 Forester 2.5X two years ago with 70,000 miles. I paid $800, but I’ve put more money into her than I should’ve. I’ve so far put in a new: -exhaust system, from header to tailpipe (rusted out, and re-welded poorly by previous owners). -horn (rusted, and sounded hilarious). -alternator (died suddenly). -spark plugs. -PS/Alt/AC belts. -Windshield (was cracked). -Rear view mirror (was missing). -Both front window stabilizers and weatherstripping (fabric had dried and flaked off, or the metal had rusted, scratching the windows). -Oxygen sensor (twice, from P402 codes). -Battery. -Gear shift cable (rusted out). -Front control arms (still under recall, dealership replaced them for free!). -Various bulbs; (dash and exterior). -Front rotors. -Front and rear brake pads. -Front callipers. -Rear brake springs. -PCV valve. When I have the money I’m getting the original Japanese timing belt replacement kit, with water pump, as well as new thermostat and related hoses, and new rad fluid. Also need to replace the rear wheel bearings. All the labour was free (done myself). The hardest part was replacing the tiny bulbs in the dash board and clock, and in the gear shift display.

[@kesando84]

My 2003 X had 31k miles on it when I bought it in 2018. Currently sitting at 52k miles

[@serjantgru]

2 years ago, i saw on japan auction subaru legacy ble 3.0R 2004 with only 3000 km! That was a time capsule😊 And i buy for me in Japan subaru legacy ble 2004 with only 53000km in very good condition

[@maassauto]

I'm pretty spoiled living in Colorado. These cars are everywhere in rust free condition. I have a 1996 Outback with 225k and there is less corrosion under the hood than that Forested has.

[@yal100]

Awesome find. Stick shift too, oh man so good. The timing belt does age, i mean look at those Pilot Exaltos, they look brand new, but look closely and you see the dry rot and those tires are from 2012. The T-belt is from 2006 so you can imagine it had to go to.

[@PeterPeer]

Nice vid! Awesome to find one in that condition. I am looking to buy one in The Netherlands and we only have 2.0 litre engines. Do you have an opinion on those engines specifically? I have driven one recently with 200k kilometres on it which was bone dry everywhere but there were issues putting me off. Like a rev counter that did not work, sunroof that did not work, ugly resprayed wheels and a failing winshield pump.

[@mcdoublejesus2357]

FIRST BABEEEEEEEY

[@Central-Scrutinizer]

Best design ever. Rav4 cargo space in a Crosstrek footprint with car-like handling, good ground clearance, 2500 lb towing, easy reach to a Thule cargo pod, good power, fantastic visibility, excellent ergonomics and simple rugged design. Maybe a little too much road noise. If the head gaskets were multi-layer steel in the first place, the 06-08 Foresters would have zero flies on them. Replace the originals with MLS gaskets when you do the timing belt, and you're good to go for another 100K.

[@michaelmartin2276]

I had a 2007 Forester and I loved it. Drove it all over the country for work. Had to sell it because of rust. I now have a 2012. It too suffers from extreme rust everywhere except the body, frame is rusty, every nut and bot is rusty, front of all the pulleys are rusty. So I'm going to replace all the pulleys,water pump, suspension bits and pieces,rotors and calipers. Going to clean the rust of everything. Use a good rust proof paint. Most of the rust is not deeply embedded. Am I on the right track ? Any suggestions ?

[@patrickmercado5284]

Got the wife identical except for auto trans w/168k miles and almost as clean. (Florida car). Did almost all the same maintenance items only to have it totaled in March. 😢

[@IronFishChannel]

I'd love a clean 5 speed Forester Premium Trim like that one! I hope the new owner takes good care of it

[@vermili0n]

I’m looking for an 06 forester xt right now, not sure if I want manual or auto. Haven’t driven manual in many years but idk what’s more reliable. Would be better to get manual for when I upgrade it tho

[@IronFishChannel]

@@vermili0n I'd say manual if you can find one, but any turbo Subaru from the era is probably due for some maintenance. I needed to replace just about every PCV hose and Small coolant hose on my WRX just about every time I worked on it. It probably would have cost $100s to have a pro do it, so just be prepared for a bit more maintenance than another older Subaru.

[@huie1983]

Being a tow behind the miles on the rest of the drive line could be super high, I wouldn't really call this a low mile vehicle. I purchased a Jeep that was a tow behind and also had low miles. Everything but the engine still had all the high mileage issues (wheel bearings, diff bearings, shocks, ujoints, bushings, etc). I wouldn't pay a premium for that for sure.

[@JOHNWLOUCKS]

I have the exact same model with a manual tranny too. Mines gray. Bought it new17 yrs ago. I have 104,400 miles. I change the oil every 3000k and keep up with the coolant changes more than you have too. Hopefully I won't get the dreaded HG problem. I do have a small valve gasket leak and it hasn't increased since I discovered it 4 yrs ago or so. Always garaged. I looked at new cars and they seem overly burdened with junk I don't want and some with a CVT's and turbo.s...no thanks! No manuals anymore. Think I will just keep cruising with my 6 cd changer and AM radio !!

[@tjinc002]

I have seen you have done great many things, I have a question for you ,can you put a power trunk lift on a non power trunk on the Subaru Forester ?

[@boxerdiesel]

Io penso che bisogna acquistare l'auto che ci piace e fare la manutenzione puntuale per godersela per lunghi anni. Le Subaru del 2005,2006 erano fantastiche. Le forze dell'ordine in italia hanno in dotazione anche le subaru, forester e xv. Per servizi speciali anche le wrx❤

[@helmsbo5331]

Greetings. Thank you for your content. I drive a Forester 2.5 XT 2005 - so the right rear wheel seems slightly bent inwardly at the top and outwardly at the bottom, it has been binding brakes, after bleeding that same tire, it runs for a few kilometers then binds again, I have been advised it way be the wheel hun and bearing. Please advise

[@tonybennett638]

👍

[@21jimmyo]

I'm surprised that someone would change the cam seals and not do the timing belt. I won't be shocked if the Evap code is from a dry-rotted hose or a mouse-chewed wire

[@theamazinggoldfish8713]

Mr. Subaru, question please Sir, I own an 2021 Impreza sport hatchback. The 21's came with 3 wheel sizes 16",17,&18" wheels. I'm wanting an smoother ride than the P225/40R18's that it came with. Can I fit the 16" wheels for the premium tires, P205/60R16, and fit them on my sport Impreza? My concern is the larger brake rotors on the sport edition?

[@n.d.2100]

Hi MrSubaru! Is spending of $4500 for engine minor oil leaks that was diagnosed on March of this year worth for a 2015 subaru legacy with 150k miles. May I have your advice on this matter. Thanks a lot in advance and have a blessed day!

[@1sttigertiger426]

With the all-wheel drive system, did you have a concern this was towed by an RV long distances?

[@tiffanyh2164]

I just got a 2014 Subaru forester 2.5i that’s from Canada and I’m in the US is there any way to change the measurements in the displays?

[@1sttigertiger426]

Why didn't you also change the transmission and rear diff oil (due to age)?

[@rickgaine3476]

what's the proper procedure to flat tow a forester without risking damaging the transmission?

[@cameronblades2394]

Nice. Swear I blew my head gasket when I reached the top of Eisenhower tunnel in my 06 forester ej253 about 10 years ago. Religious oil changes with nothing scary since. Pulled the engine last month had the heads machined, new seals all around. Found the head gasket failed around head bolt 6 on passenger side. Now I’m driving my baby to daycare every day in it. I’ll never let it go.

[@joekowalski182]

What state is Mr Subaru in

[@barrythomas6429]

I assume the radiator has been replaced by now. The plastic top tanks are a failure point.

[@MrSubaru1387]

Pretty sure it’s the OEM one. Yeah. I was very gentle with it getting the hoses off. lol

[@joseyneighbors5230]

My 06 Subaru has 88,000 miles on it and It needs some shocks

[@jitaksharpande5229]

Hey! I have an 04 Forester and need some shocks and struts as well! Do you have any site recommendations that deliver to India?

[@joseyneighbors5230]

@@jitaksharpande5229 no

[@josedp]

General question I do not know were to post: I have Outback (not turbo) 2011 blown head gaskets.. your recommendation is to use the turbo engine ones ... at the agency they ask for my VIN number to sell parts .... The dealer will cooperate but my Car (VIN) is From Mexico ... ¿How do I get the best/right ones?

[@josedp]

VIN 4S4 BRGKC5 B3442445

[@vermili0n]

I’m currently searching for an 06 forester xt with under 75k miles and no rust. I’ve found a few but they’re in another state. Any ideas where else to look?

[@vermili0n]

I’d undercoat that forester if I owned this one. Good way to make sure that rust free car stays rust free

[@joekowalski182]

I hate all these different opinions on timing belt i have an 06 Forester 54k on it took to the dealership they said wait till around 90k now i seen this video my mind is f...ked up now don't know what to do?

[@Horsecockbadger]

Is he a suburu tech 🤔

[@SuperDjpie]

If only we knew the mileage 😢

[@62Cristoforo]

You’re calling a 2006 a “time capsule”. I drive an ‘05. 😭

[@MrSubaru1387]

Meaning the low mileage aspect of it. lol

[@62Cristoforo]

Just teasing, brother. I look forward to your videos. Not a mechanic, but I do all my own work on my Forester. Glad I found this channel.

[@philn1601]

this car components don't look like 33 kM. It could have been rewind the odometer back. It is easily to do it now in this day,If you purchase the tool on line.

[@sneakyfoz3692]

I have an 04 Forester XT 5spd with 70k miles that is in far better condition than this.