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What’s the 2006 Subaru Forester’s life expectancy?
I’m trying to talk my husband into trading in his old Subaru for a new one, but he insists his car still has plenty of good years ahead of it. How long can we expect it to last?
Mary Alice Morris · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Finding the sweet spot for a
vehicle trade-in
isn’t easy, especially when you love the car you drive. But judging by the car’s age, if your husband drove an average of 15,000 miles a year or more, his Subaru Forester
has well surpassed its expected lifespan of 250,000 miles. If your husband doesn’t drive much, he may still have plenty of miles left on the old Forester. The vehicle’s lifespan also depends on how well your husband—and any prior owner—cared for it over the years.
Here are a few things that factor into how long his Forester will last:
- Maintenance: If your husband kept a goodmaintenance schedule, includingoil changes,tire rotations, and inspections his Forester has a much better chance of lasting a long time.
- Driving style: Frequentaggressive drivingcan shorten a car’s lifespan by putting stress on the engine and other components.
- Quality of parts: If any work has been done on the Forester, the quality of replacement parts could affect the vehicle’s longevity. Cheaper parts are more likely to break and malfunction over time.
- Accidents: Even minor accidents can cause unseen or unknown mechanical issues that may not reveal themselves until later. If the Forester has been in a fender-bender or worse, that might cut its expected lifespan.
With these factors in mind, you and your husband should be well-equipped to decide when it’s the right time to trade in your Subaru Forester.
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