This video especially means a lot to me. I started watching RCR around the same time that I got my drivers license, at 16. My first car was a 2004 Subaru Forester. I’m 22 now, and I’m still driving that car, and I’m still watching Regular Car Reviews. My life has changed quite a bit in that time, but my car and RCR remain a constant.
my first car was a 2006 forester and i still have it and drive it. the rust is getting worse than I like and this is my first winter without it and im kinda sad. i'll be able to fix it once the weather gets warm again but this video got me in the feels.
it remains a constan-BRRROOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWNNNNNNNNNNNNN-ungh...... as i was saying, it remains a constant steady stream of insightful reviews of cars we see every day.
Only RCR can have me crying-laughing at "are you looking at my ass" to just plain crying at beautifully worded nostalgia over something most people simply overlook. I regret selling my 2004 FXT every day and I WILL own another one.
Miss my 1st gen s-turbo and 4th gen XT. This video ripped open some bittersweet memories of trips to... Well, every environment you could imagine in continental Europe.
@@desert_jin6281 that sounds like some really good memories, man. A lot of people don't understand that cars are vessels (literally) for the creation of these memories that stick with us forever. Like Mr. Regular mentions in his EH Hatch review, these old cars were often the catalyst for unexpected adventure.
I still miss my 05 FXT too. It was a great car minus the fuel rail leaks and the awful MPG - but the smiles per gallon were outstanding. My Outback 3.6R is swell but it’s just not the same.
A 2005 Forester was the last new car my father in law(RIP) bought new, he was 78 at the time. It was the last car that he and his Springer Spanel went pheasant hunting in, driving down the gravel roads of rural Iowa. The last car he went fishing in. It was the car he drove with his wife to see my new born daughter in, the last grandchild he saw born. The last car he drove. And the last car he sold when he had to go to the nursing home with the onset of dementia. It was the car that took him to Forever, to where its always a spring morning on a lake and the fish are biting, or a crisp November morning and the birds are flushing and he is with all his beloved dogs. I like to think he is driving his Subaru there. Miss you, Frank.
@@Rikorage Not sadness, good memories of a guy that liked good dogs, fast cars, good food and old whiskey. Afternoons around the fireplace watching football and talking about anything that was "fun". He really liked the Sube too.
A subaru is one of the most personified cars you can own. A subaru is like that self-conscious weird kid from school, but it just really wants to do it’s best. As the driver, you will become like a parental figure to this vehicle. Care for it, and it will show its love. This car was probably the most fitting for RCR there could possibly be. We will always remember :,)
Spot on! I was given my Subaru and fell in love. I have taught myself how to be a decent mechanic by doing all of the maintenance. You absolutely form a relationship with a Subaru. I didn't fully understand this until I was gifted mine.
“ARE YOU LOOKING AT MY ASS?”- Mr Regular 2021 It’s never easy letting such a reliable workhorse go. Let’s hope the next car lasts long and brings on more memories. RIP Goldie.
As the owner of a 417,000 mile Subaru this video speaks to me. Well done Goldie. If you take care of a subaru, and undercoat it with oil based coating every year, it will take care of you. I have thought about that Love making a Subaru a Subaru line for a long time. You give the love and it returns in so many ways.
Rest in peace, Goldie. One of the most iconic Subaru Foresters is now lost to time. Would be fitting if it were parked near Centralia for one final photo.
RCR is the only automotive channel that can make me angry in one moment and cause tears to well up in my eyes in the next. You, like Subaru in the good years, care about your people. 👍
I'm 23 years old, unemployed, and just bought an accord wagon. (with problems) I have some hope that I could put this car to work, but no longer feel lost too. Towards the end of this video it's giving me reassurance on my life, so thank you Mr. Regular!
As a 27 year old, single and unemployed (concluded I'm unemployable for a "career" type job I want with my current credentials and must go back to school), I found it reassuring too. And I drive a car that is more whimsical than practical (classic Beetle with a lot of modifications), but feel like that's still okay, I'm allowed to enjoy that. I feel like the milestones of adulthood happen later and later with each generation, and that's okay. Growing up is over rated.
im 24, just lost my apartment that was supplied by my father, had to move in with my girlfriend’s grandmother with my 7 month old baby with no job and no motivation to work for peanuts, luckily my girlfriend is more headstrong than me and is working, im driving a 97 5 speed maxima that’s falling apart with no radio because i sold it for drugs, if loser had a picture it would probably be me.. :(
@@J.Gainez As a Forever Alone type, I envy you for having a girlfriend (maybe not the rest of your lot though). At least you have that, don't take that for granted.
Goldie truly is the definition of an unsung hero. She stays quiet, in the background, never in the spotlight. But without her, this show would be nothing.
This is the most unusual form of a love letter to anyone or anything I’ve ever seen. And judging from the fact that I shed a tear at the end, it’s a damn good one.
90's and early 00 Subaru's are so cool. In an era when the differences between brands were largely disappearing, Subaru had a truly unique layout. A longitudinal, 4wd, manual station wagon?? I loved how CHUNKY the shifter felt in my outback, since it was connected by a rod straight down into the transmission. Didn't feel like any other mass market car.
@@Skinnyperegrine Reminds me of blowing a transfer case on a 98 Surburban 200 miles from home. Was terrible at the time, but I have a strange fondness for the whole thing.
Living in MN, you know that the rust will eventually win. My parents have owned two Subarus...a 2011 Outback. Shopping with them I found a 2011 Outback with a manual transmission parked in the back lot...the 2012s were coming in and the 2011s were getting discounted..this was a real unicorn car..the only manual in stock. As my parents were signing off on their purchase....I started kicking tires on the 2011...and my wife reminded me of our deal for me keeping the BMW 3 series wagon for a full 10 years. The BMW was out of warranty and I was experiencing the out of pocket BMW maintenance experience. So I was really torn about getting my own Outback...and this one I regret getting away. After a few years my parents decided they wanted something a bit more up market...and purchased a 2015 Legacy sedan. Better ride than the Outback. Sadly, my Dad passed away two years after he purchased it. He loved going on road trips in that car...and also living in the upper midwest felt safe in the winter snow. Mom, who is 85 is driving it and has a trust worthy dealer to make sure it's current on services. When I visit, I do check the oil to make sure it's topped off. So far so good on this one. My brother and I took Mom to visit her brother in Wisconsin in 2019. We drove her in the Legacy and had a great trip. MPG wise was in the 30s and the car had a very long cruising range. Very comfortable for the 3 of us and it gave us an opportunity to see relatives we hadn't seen in a long time. If I could convince my wife that we didn't need the room of a minivan...we would have a Subaru in our driveway.
I'm next door to ya down here in central Iowa and I feel your pain. Have lost too many good cars and trucks to the IDOT and their love of SALT BRINE the last 30 years or so. Worse than when they used the mix of rock salt and sand, It's the Devils brew I tell ya.
@@seththomas9105 Over in the Dakotas....they use sand and no salt....I know ND for sure doesn't use salt....so we get the chipping....my old Dodge Dakota was a ND truck and has minimal corrosion....had it been a MN truck...I'm sure it would have been scrapped years ago.
That's the problem I've noticed about Japanese vehicles, they cheapen on the steel and don't go for better alloys that don't rust as easily. No coatings will ever alleviate the issue.
Minnesotan here, my 2008 Outback miraculously has almost no rust and I'm washing it soooo much to try to keep it like that as long as possible. But I know in the end the salt will win. It always does.
That Subaru doesn't owe you nothing. I dunno how well known this expression is but my friend uses it all the time. Not just for Subarus but for anything that gave you years of satisfaction worth its price.
I like this quote. All vehicles and their parts are consumable. If it can bring you from A to B and or give you joy while doing so; That (Vehicle) owes you nothing. Take care of it, and you won't owe it anything either.
The Forester is a brilliant all-purpose vehicle, and fun to drive with the stick shift! That's the best generation before quality went downhill in 2008. That one looks so clean! Can't believe it got scrapped... Plenty of rustier ones still safely running around the Northeast 🙂
I had this exact car - same year, five speed, interior, it was only red and not beige. I absolutely loved this vehicle. It served me well for many years. Took me through the deep woods down logging roads and through deep snow in the winter. I sold it with 215,000 miles on it. I hope it is still going.
Lets be honest its probably in the salvage yard:( I sold my first car a 99 subaru forester it is still by far my favorite car but I just know it's somewhere just being neglected.
Watching this with a tear in my eye. Reminds me of my 2001 Outback 5 speed manual. Damn, I miss that car(& the weather band radio). Back in the day when a car was basic transportation. Without all of the electrical/computer systems to break down & ruin your day.
I had an 02 in blue in college. Ahhh it was one of the best cars I had. It went thru everything in Pittsburgh weather and PA salt. I learned manual on one of these. Great car. RIP Goldie.
My first car was a 03' Forester. Back in high school, I would take my friends out after class anytime we got snow and drift the hell out of that car. One of the most fun cars I've ever had
When I first started watching RCR I'd see Goldie the camera car in the videos, and I'd grown attached, as it reminds me of my 06 outback that's still doing its best and working better than I expected at 278k. I'd make a game out of looking for it, like a where's Waldo in every video. RIP Goldie, we'll miss you.
That WB radio took me back to my autobox 2006 forester, owned by my dad who used to drive it, then I drove it a few years before getting a Fit. My sis still has that little box. Yeah, you can have an app, but in 2004, what else did you have?
This episode struck a chord with me; I had similar feelings when I had to part ways with a 1988 Dodge Ramcharger, which was the vehicle I literally grew up in, as my parents bought it secondhand when I was a toddler, and 20 years later I was driving it daily. By 2015, and after 210k+ miles, it was falling apart at the seams, and I didn't have the money to drop a new engine in at the time, so ultimately I had to sell it off.
It's hard to believe I've been watching this channel for nearly 10 years now. Your consistency is unmatched. There are so many channels I used to watch that just quietly faded away over that time period. RCR has always been there and I tip my hat to all of your lovely, hard working camera cars that made it possible. The Forester will be joining your Toyota Echo in heaven. RIP.
I watched this review new. After coming back to it 6 years later, as a Subaru Technician, I have a newfound appreciation for this generation of forester, (and this era of Subaru in general). Glad to see she served you well. She won’t be forgotten.
So much good in your channel. Sentimental, smart, hilarious, it just delivers so much emotive content time after time! This episode especially hits home for me. Cars are like people, or pets. They see us through periods of our life just like presidential terms as you mentioned. I think this episode hits close to home for a lot of people because most of us who love cars have seen a car or two come and go in our lives. In some cases those cars were passed down from our parents. Anyway, keep up the great work!!!!!!!! You are my favourite channel on the internet. I enjoy your perspective on everything in life.
I had a third gen model Forester and adored it. Only car where replacing the Evap core didn’t require the dash to come out! It carried me through high school and was a joy to work on. Only sold it when some friends need a car after their son totaled theirs. I’ve got an Audi now, but occasionally miss it and will definitely own another Subaru in the future.
Seeing this car pop up on RCR, I was thrilled to bits. I recall during a convention, my friends dragging me to you and me and my heavy handed social anxiety awkwardly asked how you tackled the strut towers. Welp, everything inevitably returns to the dirt I guess, especially Subarus in the north east.
Traded in my 04 forester for a 16 'trek last year. There isn't a week that goes by where I don't miss that thing. While the car definitely had some dumb engineering decisions, I didn't realize how mediocre, yet perfectly excellent it was at being a daily. Seeing one pop up on marketplace is more tempting than it should be.
I always love when something that should be so boring, can show so much character. Even while silently chugging along in the background. Another legend amongst the ranks of the Echo and Silicone Sally.
Around 18:00 I didn't know newer subies has the hill-holder. My loyale had it and it still worked at 370k miles. I think it was even more primitive, loved that for off roading. Brake, clutch in, brake out(clutch holds brake too now), gas and clutch dump. Amazing.
I know the feeling of connection with a vehicle well, had my 2003 Seat Leon since Feb 2006. Took my wife on our first date together in it. Four years later drove my wife to the hospital and then the car carried her and my baby son safely home the next day. The Leon has been with us on family days out at the beach, visits to friends the other side of the country and late night panic drives to A&E. The A/C broke for the 2nd time in 2013 and has remained broken ever since. Last inspection found insecure rear bushes which was in fact the rear axle rusting out. Another dying car donated it's axle to keep our car alive. The next inspection is due in March and I find myself looking at newer cars thinking maybe its time to say goodbye. Their newer shiny paintwork and working A/C catch my eye and I start to wonder if I'm being silly and overly emotional having feelings for our old car. Time marches on and letter go of the past can be difficult.
Had an 03 legacy L edition I adventured in for almost 13 years, had lots of memories. We got sandwiched in a wreck last year. Wanted something nearly identical. Now I have an 03 baja 😁
I had this same feeling a couple months ago when traded my 2014 Avenger for a Ram 1500. It was hard to let go because of all the memories and I bought it brand new and put all but 60 of the 109K miles on it. I wanted to geek out with the sales guy about all the things I knew about it from tearing things apart and fixing/modifying things. Cars are inanimate objects but they age and wear just as we do and we can directly relate to them.
The car that really got my family on to subaru was a second gen forester. it's a lovable little car with enough space to carry everything you wouldn't just rent a truck for and is super fun to drive despite it's low engine output. I think it is one of the best everyday cars i've ever driven
Why was the weather-band radio the thing that made me want this car? I don't know if it's the nostalgia of the 4am digitized weather reports as my father got ready for work, or the subtle implication of the designers wanting you to have reliable, instant, practical access to weather info in your winter car. The feeling of comfort is there all the same.
I used to have one of these. I’m so happy this particular Forester is getting the attention it deserves, along with all of the pros and cons. Thank you Mr. Regular ❤️
Having owned my first car, a 2006 Forester XT for close to 4 years now, this episode really tugs the heartstrings. Most adaptable car in the world, it can carry camping gear on a beach on the weekend, and then smoke unassuming Golf GTI drivers on the way to work It's like an 8 year old golden retriever, might struggle a bit to get out of bed on a cold morning, but it'll put a smile on your face. Your best episode yet, RCR.
I feel the same about my 2002 2.5RS 5mt. I have had it since it was new, and rarely wished for something "better". Like Goldie, these cars were made to brave foul weather with a smile, and those conditions ultimately consume them.
You can hear in Mr Regular's voice when he *really* cares about a car, and it's made a deep impression on him. This video reminds me of those old country love songs where the guy knows he's gone and screwed it all up and the one gal he's ever loved went off and married someone else and now all he's got is a guitar tune and a broken heart. The whole time I was watchin, almost, I wished I could walk up and just give Mr Regular a hug and tell him it's gonna be all right. The car ain't even gone yet and he's already missin it. You can hear it in his voice.
Glad to see you finally review your Forester! I love all the jerry rigging and general tips you shard about the car. I'm on my 3rd second gen Forester. My first was a black 2006 forester x that came with snow tires, sadly that got totaled by someone who ran a red light and hit me. My second was the "gold" 2003 xs with sun roof and heated seats. This one didn't get totaled thankfully and I sold it to my friend in order to buy a one owner 2006 l.l bean editon (replaced xs) in green. I've loved the car as its made feel safe in rough weather and is generally a fun car to drive. Only ever owned them in automatic though would love to get a manual one day. Random fact, in 2006 they added variable valve lift to the engine which I must say makes noticeable difference vs the 2003 I owned. Friends and I have enjoyed your content over the years stay well!
Man it's sad seeing Goldie get retired. Much like the Echo and Sally, it's gonna feel like a new chapter of RCR with the 4Runner. Glad to see you get a long life out of that little Subie, she's served you well. Onto the next chapter.
I haven't watched the whole video yet but I wanted to comment. When you said, "this is her story" I sorta wanted to cry. Because you've told me so many stories over the years about car after car and yet this little one was behind it all, and it made me realize how much story time with you matters. Thank you for bringing color to the love of cars. You convey it beautifully.
I had a 2003 Subaru Outback with the weather-band radio. On some of my rough days driving home from work, I would listen to the weather robot voice reading off the temperature, lake Michigan wave heights, and precipitation predictions. In those moments, everything was ok. It was like having a close friend coaxing me through my mental anxiety and turmoil. Everything was ok in my Subaru Outback when listening to the weather radio. I miss that car, I miss those drives home from work. Thanks Subaru for not only providing me a great car, but a personal friend who reminded me everything will be ok. Thanks for the review, I love the content and this video really hit me in the feels. Much love and happy holidays.
I've got an 00 with a 01 engine in it with 30k less miles than the body and I've had it since early 2019. I drove it from PA to WA and all around there for 3 months in the winter with about 500lbs of supplies and it handled it like a champ. I bent two sets of rear struts with such a heavy load, but the first was a cheap eBay set. I've changed the rear brakes to disc and put felpro 3 layer head gaskets in. I took everything good off an 01 with a much worse case of what Goldie has, but I still love it. It is a great car. My other 'car' is an 89 Toyota 4x4 van with 98k and it needs a lot of work, but it's even more fun to drive.
I needed to see this, I just had to say goodbye to my 04 Legacy gt 5mt, the old gal was silver and to my eye the little sedan was beautiful in its own quirky way, it was an absolute joy to throw about in the northern Michigan snow as the heater warmed my back and the hard leather made it sore. It was absolutely perfect for around town but the 4 hour expressway drives to college took their toll repeatedly and I couldn’t afford to replace the tranny a second time, by god that little car had its issues and had left me stranded in the cold for hours repeatedly after breaking down, but I still loved it dearly and that part of my life is now behind me and I lament the loss of the simple silver sedan that was my closest companion for years. Farewell little subie, you were loved. Thank you RCR
I literally turned 20 a couple days ago and now I realize that the time is now. Time to work out, work, have some fun, live a little until all the pain settles in, welcoming the 30's.
Had an 04 Forester with automatic transmission and an enormous sunroof. Best thing ever in college. I ran camera gear for all my friends with the big ole wagon trunk. Slept in the back when it was nice in the summer and we could take it anywhere. Died in the desert when we moved to AZ, unfortunately overheating after I thought I had solved the issue. Lovely vehicle.
I had a '98 Forester (5MT) as my first car, and not a day goes by that I don't miss it. Rest in peace, Goldie. I always looked forward to seeing you in the background of every video. You will be missed.
I had the 1st gen Forester and what gave it away was the lack of maintenance and big issues with the suspension and also the transmission. We wanted to move to another town with it but it cant really go too far anymore. It was basically runned to the ground. I had to buy another car and get the feeling of letting something we had for a long time go. I grew up in that car, it was nostalgic. We had fun while it lasted. It ended around 250,000 miles.
This video really makes me re-appreciate my 04 Fozzie. It's basically the exact same car as this one, except it was repainted rally blue and lowered (also way less rust). I plan on getting rid of it soon and I know I'm going to miss the hell out of it.
Many years ago, I had bought an 05 nonturbo Impreza (my first new-new car!), and while I was good with manuals back then, the clutch took getting used to for sure - you don't get the luxury of accidental wheelspin if you're too agressive with it (snow notwithstanding). Otherwise, it was a great car and I wish I had hung onto it longer than I did. I replaced it with a first-gen xB that I had for nine years and 100k miles.
I actually rather like my hill hold feature for the occasional adventure into San Francisco. I've been having headlight issues that haven't been diagnosable so I'm going to look at that resistor. This was actually really Informative. Thanks Mr. Regular! And thank you Goldie for being a car RCR could rely on. :) I'll hopefully forever be driving my forester xt 5sp till the day I die.
i had a 2005 Forest X with an auto in beige on beige. I loved it so much. I put bronze Legacy wheels and deep dark tint. I should have never gotten rid of it. It has been a painful reminder of having it every time I watch @RegularCars. Thank you, Mr Regular for all the good memories Goldy brings up.
I have the same but auto/silver, bought new. I’ve carefully looked after it and it still runs beautifully. Head gasket replacement a few years ago the only major work. No oil leaks. No rust in my part of the world. It has saved me so much money on all the other cars I never had to buy and never wanted.
I love this channel. Thank you for continuing to review and making me laugh. Your channel grounds me in reality and being in the military and going to places that do not seem real, it is nice to take a break and watch a review. Thanks for what you do!
I love my Subaru so much and I've done everything to take care of it and it's never failed me ever I've done track days, back roads, driving in feet of snow, thousand mile road trips all while having modifications and a tune and it's taken all of it. I've gotta get rid of it though it's becoming too expensive to keep with the situation I'm in right now but I hope that it goes to a good home...and that the person who gets it keeps it on the road for many more years. As long as it doesn't go to some stupid kid who blows the engine in a week I guess I'll be happy lol
beautiful My 5MT Aussie ‘03 XS was my first car, I loved it for 8 years, and i only replaced it with a newer Forester when my GF and I worked out that she really needed something easier to learn in (we bought an SH automatic) These older ones are really designed by sensible people who care about you. So many little touches. We sold mine to a family friend who is still driving it today
Live in norway. My mom and dad have a 2.0 2004 forester. Its the best car they ever had. As u say, not best in anything. But still, it will never die. Never a problem. Think its been there daily car for 12 years. Plowing snow with it. Dive alot with trailers. Never a problem
He posts this right as I come back home and am dailying my old 03 forester. I bought it 4 years ago with bad headgaskets, replaced them myself, and it was a fantastic car to me the time I had it. it then got passed down to my sister, and now my other sister is driving it, and I'm sure it'll be passed down to my youngest brother soon. these past 4 years it has been dead reliable and is now over 230k when I bought it with under 200k. This was such a love letter to Subaru in all the best ways. It brought up everything I love about them, and those feelings are why I've gone on to own several more. They're like the ugly duckling of dogs. They will act up, they will be annoying at times, they're not as refined or as perfect as others, but they will never stop loving you, and they will never let you down completely.
I just watched this on my lunch break sitting in my 2008 Forester. I love my car, but the New York winters in the Buffalo area are consuming the car. I work at a body shop that gets a lot of Subarus, and they’re a joy to work on compared to anything else. Sure they can get rusty, but the body work is such a simple design to remove panels.
There is some weird mystical power Subaru's have over their owners. Even after a got a newer car, I couldn't bring myself to get rid of mine (96 Legacy wagon,) and kept it as my "snow" car. The rust got so bad that while it was sitting in my driveway one of the front springs snapped and punched a hole in the tire. I knew it was time to say goodbye, but even as it was being loaded on the back of the truck for its final trip, I was second guessing myself. The car had cost me thousands in repairs, but I still had a hard time saying goodbye.
I’m 18 years old. A year ago I bought my first car, a 1998 Subaru Forester, after watching rcr’s review of the turbo swapped forester. This video reminded me of why I bought it in the first place, and I never plan on selling it. Thank you rcr
It's so nice to know other people appreciate the hard work cars put in and things people accomplish with a vehicle that is not flashy or sporty, Goldie will be missed ❤️
This reminds me of buying a Ford pickup with rust... I still have no idea why I bought it... it was a corpse decaying. I cannot believe how nice this Forester looks on the outside... then you show the bottom, and tragic.
Growing up my family had a 1st gen Forester S and two 2nd gens. Our last one was champagne gold metallic like yours! 2.5X “special edition” came with that huge sunroof and heated seats. Loved those cars!
Something like this would be the perfect winter driver to go with my Mustang II. Good taste, and good on you guys for taking as great care of Goldie as you have over the many years.
2004 Subaru Forester: official car of a community college student who thinks being tired is a personality trait.
Hahahaha
I feel personally attacked
HA! I drive an 05!!
It's not? I'm always tired. Thought it was just me.
This video especially means a lot to me. I started watching RCR around the same time that I got my drivers license, at 16. My first car was a 2004 Subaru Forester. I’m 22 now, and I’m still driving that car, and I’m still watching Regular Car Reviews. My life has changed quite a bit in that time, but my car and RCR remain a constant.
my first car was a 2006 forester and i still have it and drive it. the rust is getting worse than I like and this is my first winter without it and im kinda sad. i'll be able to fix it once the weather gets warm again but this video got me in the feels.
it remains a constan-BRRROOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWNNNNNNNNNNNNN-ungh...... as i was saying, it remains a constant steady stream of insightful reviews of cars we see every day.
Keep the forester!
@@Ds650addicts that’s the plan for the foreseeable future at least!
I miss the Honda Fit
Only RCR can have me crying-laughing at "are you looking at my ass" to just plain crying at beautifully worded nostalgia over something most people simply overlook. I regret selling my 2004 FXT every day and I WILL own another one.
Miss my 1st gen s-turbo and 4th gen XT. This video ripped open some bittersweet memories of trips to... Well, every environment you could imagine in continental Europe.
@@desert_jin6281 that sounds like some really good memories, man. A lot of people don't understand that cars are vessels (literally) for the creation of these memories that stick with us forever. Like Mr. Regular mentions in his EH Hatch review, these old cars were often the catalyst for unexpected adventure.
I still miss my 05 FXT too. It was a great car minus the fuel rail leaks and the awful MPG - but the smiles per gallon were outstanding. My Outback 3.6R is swell but it’s just not the same.
Also had an 04 FXT and it took a long time to get over the loss of that one. It wasn’t perfect but I loved that car.
I still have an 04 fxt. Definitely the best car I've gotten so far. It needed some tlc but now it's absolutely great
“Did I fix it? No, I just drank a beer”
-Regular, 2021
"Anyway subscribers I need a new car again"
We've come a long way from the Toyota Echo, and we still have long to go. Keep 'er goin' and enjoy the next set of wheels, RCR crew!
Don't forget silicone Sally!
I legit thought of the echo while watching this.
I ♥️ Toyota Echo
“Winter god” describes Subaru perfectly
Until the salt gets to it
@@alphatripduce people being scared of a little salt is absolutely hilarious
Facts ! I miss drifting my Subaru back in the northeast. Can’t do that here in the south
Literally so many in NJ because of that…
@@NJdeplorable true and in ma
A 2005 Forester was the last new car my father in law(RIP) bought new, he was 78 at the time. It was the last car that he and his
Springer Spanel went pheasant hunting in, driving down the gravel roads of rural Iowa. The last car he went fishing in. It was the car he drove with his wife to see my new born daughter in, the last grandchild he saw born. The last car he drove. And the last car he sold when he had to go to the nursing home with the onset of dementia. It was the car that took him to Forever, to where its always a spring morning on a lake and the fish are biting, or a crisp November morning and the birds are flushing and he is with all his beloved dogs. I like to think he is driving his Subaru there. Miss you, Frank.
Damn, you didn't have to kill me with sadness :'(
@@Rikorage Not sadness, good memories of a guy that liked good dogs, fast cars, good food and old whiskey. Afternoons around the fireplace watching football and talking about anything that was "fun".
He really liked the Sube too.
A subaru is one of the most personified cars you can own. A subaru is like that self-conscious weird kid from school, but it just really wants to do it’s best. As the driver, you will become like a parental figure to this vehicle. Care for it, and it will show its love. This car was probably the most fitting for RCR there could possibly be. We will always remember :,)
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I call my 08 Outback my " mom" car
Spot on! I was given my Subaru and fell in love. I have taught myself how to be a decent mechanic by doing all of the maintenance. You absolutely form a relationship with a Subaru. I didn't fully understand this until I was gifted mine.
“ARE YOU LOOKING AT MY ASS?”- Mr Regular 2021
It’s never easy letting such a reliable workhorse go. Let’s hope the next car lasts long and brings on more memories. RIP Goldie.
As the owner of a 417,000 mile Subaru this video speaks to me. Well done Goldie. If you take care of a subaru, and undercoat it with oil based coating every year, it will take care of you. I have thought about that Love making a Subaru a Subaru line for a long time. You give the love and it returns in so many ways.
Agree 100%. Proud owner of a 97 Legacy with 369,000 miles and a 2003 Forester with 256,000 miles!
@@caucasiandebris9180 awesome
I've got an 08 Impreza with 188k. How do y'all keep them going so long?
@@andrewray656 keep oil in it 😃
@@musicalgreasemonkey haha I have to check about every thousand miles
Rest in peace, Goldie. One of the most iconic Subaru Foresters is now lost to time. Would be fitting if it were parked near Centralia for one final photo.
Unfortunately the governor had garfitti highway buried at the start of the pandemic
the way Mr. Regular talked about his father and the weather band radio, was awesome but it damn near left me in tears at the end of the video.
RCR is the only automotive channel that can make me angry in one moment and cause tears to well up in my eyes in the next. You, like Subaru in the good years, care about your people. 👍
Seriously. This is a really special channel.
I'm 23 years old, unemployed, and just bought an accord wagon. (with problems) I have some hope that I could put this car to work, but no longer feel lost too. Towards the end of this video it's giving me reassurance on my life, so thank you Mr. Regular!
Did subaru made a proper inline four by them themselves
As a 27 year old, single and unemployed (concluded I'm unemployable for a "career" type job I want with my current credentials and must go back to school), I found it reassuring too. And I drive a car that is more whimsical than practical (classic Beetle with a lot of modifications), but feel like that's still okay, I'm allowed to enjoy that. I feel like the milestones of adulthood happen later and later with each generation, and that's okay. Growing up is over rated.
im 24, just lost my apartment that was supplied by my father, had to move in with my girlfriend’s grandmother with my 7 month old baby with no job and no motivation to work for peanuts, luckily my girlfriend is more headstrong than me and is working, im driving a 97 5 speed maxima that’s falling apart with no radio because i sold it for drugs, if loser had a picture it would probably be me.. :(
@@J.Gainez As a Forever Alone type, I envy you for having a girlfriend (maybe not the rest of your lot though). At least you have that, don't take that for granted.
This is probably the most RCR a video could be. We start out talking about a car, and end up with a life affirming discussion of philosophy. :)
Goldie truly is the definition of an unsung hero. She stays quiet, in the background, never in the spotlight. But without her, this show would be nothing.
This is the most unusual form of a love letter to anyone or anything I’ve ever seen. And judging from the fact that I shed a tear at the end, it’s a damn good one.
90's and early 00 Subaru's are so cool. In an era when the differences between brands were largely disappearing, Subaru had a truly unique layout. A longitudinal, 4wd, manual station wagon?? I loved how CHUNKY the shifter felt in my outback, since it was connected by a rod straight down into the transmission. Didn't feel like any other mass market car.
“The feeling of a long journey ahead, and a long journey behind” really sums up what it is to set off on a road trip in one of these old Subarus.
Agreed - though part of that is from the trip I lost both the alternator and the clutch ~1k miles from one another lol
@@Skinnyperegrine Reminds me of blowing a transfer case on a 98 Surburban 200 miles from home.
Was terrible at the time, but I have a strange fondness for the whole thing.
Honestly, I appreciate the end with the minute or so of POV. Truly lets us feel the weight and homely side of a nice, regular car.
Living in MN, you know that the rust will eventually win. My parents have owned two Subarus...a 2011 Outback. Shopping with them I found a 2011 Outback with a manual transmission parked in the back lot...the 2012s were coming in and the 2011s were getting discounted..this was a real unicorn car..the only manual in stock. As my parents were signing off on their purchase....I started kicking tires on the 2011...and my wife reminded me of our deal for me keeping the BMW 3 series wagon for a full 10 years. The BMW was out of warranty and I was experiencing the out of pocket BMW maintenance experience. So I was really torn about getting my own Outback...and this one I regret getting away.
After a few years my parents decided they wanted something a bit more up market...and purchased a 2015 Legacy sedan. Better ride than the Outback. Sadly, my Dad passed away two years after he purchased it. He loved going on road trips in that car...and also living in the upper midwest felt safe in the winter snow. Mom, who is 85 is driving it and has a trust worthy dealer to make sure it's current on services. When I visit, I do check the oil to make sure it's topped off. So far so good on this one. My brother and I took Mom to visit her brother in Wisconsin in 2019. We drove her in the Legacy and had a great trip. MPG wise was in the 30s and the car had a very long cruising range. Very comfortable for the 3 of us and it gave us an opportunity to see relatives we hadn't seen in a long time. If I could convince my wife that we didn't need the room of a minivan...we would have a Subaru in our driveway.
The Subaru Ascent might as well be a mini van.
I'm next door to ya down here in central Iowa and I feel your pain. Have lost too many good cars and trucks to the IDOT and their love of SALT BRINE the last 30 years or so. Worse than when they used the mix of rock salt and sand, It's the Devils brew I tell ya.
@@seththomas9105 Over in the Dakotas....they use sand and no salt....I know ND for sure doesn't use salt....so we get the chipping....my old Dodge Dakota was a ND truck and has minimal corrosion....had it been a MN truck...I'm sure it would have been scrapped years ago.
That's the problem I've noticed about Japanese vehicles, they cheapen on the steel and don't go for better alloys that don't rust as easily. No coatings will ever alleviate the issue.
Minnesotan here, my 2008 Outback miraculously has almost no rust and I'm washing it soooo much to try to keep it like that as long as possible. But I know in the end the salt will win. It always does.
That Subaru doesn't owe you nothing.
I dunno how well known this expression is but my friend uses it all the time. Not just for Subarus but for anything that gave you years of satisfaction worth its price.
I like this quote.
All vehicles and their parts are consumable. If it can bring you from A to B and or give you joy while doing so;
That (Vehicle) owes you nothing.
Take care of it, and you won't owe it anything either.
Yes if cars don't owe you anything just get the biggest piece of shit possible 😉
That would mean it does owe him something...
I'm sending this to my older sister who hates cars but loves her Subaru Forester.
👏
I’ll show it to her later bro
The Forester is a brilliant all-purpose vehicle, and fun to drive with the stick shift! That's the best generation before quality went downhill in 2008. That one looks so clean! Can't believe it got scrapped... Plenty of rustier ones still safely running around the Northeast 🙂
Yeah I'm sure it could've been a safe farm runaround, or a beater elsewhere. Scrapping it seems wasteful, tbh.
I dont like that amount of rust, my truck has less rust on it and its 35 years old
I had this exact car - same year, five speed, interior, it was only red and not beige.
I absolutely loved this vehicle. It served me well for many years. Took me through the deep woods down logging roads and through deep snow in the winter.
I sold it with 215,000 miles on it. I hope it is still going.
Lets be honest its probably in the salvage yard:( I sold my first car a 99 subaru forester it is still by far my favorite car but I just know it's somewhere just being neglected.
“This is her story”
60 seconds in and y’all got a grown man bout to cry
I'm not even one minute in and already having tears in my eyes... 😭 GOLDIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Love (a weird way to spell sadomasochism)
A GMT800 suburban is better, just as cheap to fix, has more power and torque, and more reliable.
Rip goldie
@@Turshin well the thing is that’s not what made all the memories
I was like "didn't you JUST get the Forester?!?" It's been 4 years aagghh
Watching this with a tear in my eye. Reminds me of my 2001 Outback 5 speed manual. Damn, I miss that car(& the weather band radio). Back in the day when a car was basic transportation. Without all of the electrical/computer systems to break down & ruin your day.
I had an 02 in blue in college. Ahhh it was one of the best cars I had. It went thru everything in Pittsburgh weather and PA salt. I learned manual on one of these.
Great car. RIP Goldie.
My first car was a 03' Forester. Back in high school, I would take my friends out after class anytime we got snow and drift the hell out of that car. One of the most fun cars I've ever had
When I first started watching RCR I'd see Goldie the camera car in the videos, and I'd grown attached, as it reminds me of my 06 outback that's still doing its best and working better than I expected at 278k. I'd make a game out of looking for it, like a where's Waldo in every video. RIP Goldie, we'll miss you.
That WB radio took me back to my autobox 2006 forester, owned by my dad who used to drive it, then I drove it a few years before getting a Fit. My sis still has that little box.
Yeah, you can have an app, but in 2004, what else did you have?
its oddly comforting, I do remember when it was a real person though
That rust looks very similar to what ended up happening to my 1995 Beretta.
Thanks for your service, Goldie!
This episode struck a chord with me; I had similar feelings when I had to part ways with a 1988 Dodge Ramcharger, which was the vehicle I literally grew up in, as my parents bought it secondhand when I was a toddler, and 20 years later I was driving it daily. By 2015, and after 210k+ miles, it was falling apart at the seams, and I didn't have the money to drop a new engine in at the time, so ultimately I had to sell it off.
It's hard to believe I've been watching this channel for nearly 10 years now. Your consistency is unmatched. There are so many channels I used to watch that just quietly faded away over that time period. RCR has always been there and I tip my hat to all of your lovely, hard working camera cars that made it possible. The Forester will be joining your Toyota Echo in heaven. RIP.
And Silicone Sally 😣
I watched this review new. After coming back to it 6 years later, as a Subaru Technician, I have a newfound appreciation for this generation of forester, (and this era of Subaru in general). Glad to see she served you well. She won’t be forgotten.
So much good in your channel. Sentimental, smart, hilarious, it just delivers so much emotive content time after time! This episode especially hits home for me. Cars are like people, or pets. They see us through periods of our life just like presidential terms as you mentioned. I think this episode hits close to home for a lot of people because most of us who love cars have seen a car or two come and go in our lives. In some cases those cars were passed down from our parents. Anyway, keep up the great work!!!!!!!! You are my favourite channel on the internet. I enjoy your perspective on everything in life.
Throwing one of these around on my way to school in a couple inches of snow gave me my love of cars!
I had a third gen model Forester and adored it. Only car where replacing the Evap core didn’t require the dash to come out! It carried me through high school and was a joy to work on. Only sold it when some friends need a car after their son totaled theirs. I’ve got an Audi now, but occasionally miss it and will definitely own another Subaru in the future.
I don't know why I never expect RCR videos to make me feel things. But they always do. Thanks for being you, Mr. Regular.
Seeing this car pop up on RCR, I was thrilled to bits. I recall during a convention, my friends dragging me to you and me and my heavy handed social anxiety awkwardly asked how you tackled the strut towers. Welp, everything inevitably returns to the dirt I guess, especially Subarus in the north east.
Traded in my 04 forester for a 16 'trek last year. There isn't a week that goes by where I don't miss that thing. While the car definitely had some dumb engineering decisions, I didn't realize how mediocre, yet perfectly excellent it was at being a daily. Seeing one pop up on marketplace is more tempting than it should be.
I always love when something that should be so boring, can show so much character. Even while silently chugging along in the background.
Another legend amongst the ranks of the Echo and Silicone Sally.
Around 18:00 I didn't know newer subies has the hill-holder. My loyale had it and it still worked at 370k miles. I think it was even more primitive, loved that for off roading. Brake, clutch in, brake out(clutch holds brake too now), gas and clutch dump. Amazing.
From what I know of any manual Subie made past 1995 has a hill-hold function
So, I had a first gen forester, that had the factory running boards, and a full size spare. I regret not having you guys drive that.
I know the feeling of connection with a vehicle well, had my 2003 Seat Leon since Feb 2006. Took my wife on our first date together in it. Four years later drove my wife to the hospital and then the car carried her and my baby son safely home the next day. The Leon has been with us on family days out at the beach, visits to friends the other side of the country and late night panic drives to A&E. The A/C broke for the 2nd time in 2013 and has remained broken ever since. Last inspection found insecure rear bushes which was in fact the rear axle rusting out. Another dying car donated it's axle to keep our car alive. The next inspection is due in March and I find myself looking at newer cars thinking maybe its time to say goodbye. Their newer shiny paintwork and working A/C catch my eye and I start to wonder if I'm being silly and overly emotional having feelings for our old car. Time marches on and letter go of the past can be difficult.
Had an 03 legacy L edition I adventured in for almost 13 years, had lots of memories. We got sandwiched in a wreck last year. Wanted something nearly identical. Now I have an 03 baja 😁
I had this same feeling a couple months ago when traded my 2014 Avenger for a Ram 1500. It was hard to let go because of all the memories and I bought it brand new and put all but 60 of the 109K miles on it. I wanted to geek out with the sales guy about all the things I knew about it from tearing things apart and fixing/modifying things. Cars are inanimate objects but they age and wear just as we do and we can directly relate to them.
The car that really got my family on to subaru was a second gen forester. it's a lovable little car with enough space to carry everything you wouldn't just rent a truck for and is super fun to drive despite it's low engine output. I think it is one of the best everyday cars i've ever driven
Buy a subaru, you'll buy a subaru. Subaru.
Shcoobaru
Great video. Several months ago I bought a 2005 forester with the 5 speed. Has over 280k miles and still going strong. Such a great car!
This is the best example of when "A car is more than a car, it becomes a companion, a friend."
Why was the weather-band radio the thing that made me want this car? I don't know if it's the nostalgia of the 4am digitized weather reports as my father got ready for work, or the subtle implication of the designers wanting you to have reliable, instant, practical access to weather info in your winter car. The feeling of comfort is there all the same.
Same
I used to have one of these. I’m so happy this particular Forester is getting the attention it deserves, along with all of the pros and cons. Thank you Mr. Regular ❤️
Having owned my first car, a 2006 Forester XT for close to 4 years now, this episode really tugs the heartstrings. Most adaptable car in the world, it can carry camping gear on a beach on the weekend, and then smoke unassuming Golf GTI drivers on the way to work It's like an 8 year old golden retriever, might struggle a bit to get out of bed on a cold morning, but it'll put a smile on your face. Your best episode yet, RCR.
I feel the same about my 2002 2.5RS 5mt. I have had it since it was new, and rarely wished for something "better". Like Goldie, these cars were made to brave foul weather with a smile, and those conditions ultimately consume them.
Goodbye Goldie...
2004-∞
This hits deep. I learned to drive stick on an 04 forester and it saved me from a bad accident. I will always remember and love that car
You guys were one of my first subscription channels 5 years ago. A lot of nostalgia. Thank you for this incredible journey.
You can hear in Mr Regular's voice when he *really* cares about a car, and it's made a deep impression on him. This video reminds me of those old country love songs where the guy knows he's gone and screwed it all up and the one gal he's ever loved went off and married someone else and now all he's got is a guitar tune and a broken heart. The whole time I was watchin, almost, I wished I could walk up and just give Mr Regular a hug and tell him it's gonna be all right.
The car ain't even gone yet and he's already missin it. You can hear it in his voice.
Glad to see you finally review your Forester! I love all the jerry rigging and general tips you shard about the car. I'm on my 3rd second gen Forester. My first was a black 2006 forester x that came with snow tires, sadly that got totaled by someone who ran a red light and hit me. My second was the "gold" 2003 xs with sun roof and heated seats. This one didn't get totaled thankfully and I sold it to my friend in order to buy a one owner 2006 l.l bean editon (replaced xs) in green. I've loved the car as its made feel safe in rough weather and is generally a fun car to drive. Only ever owned them in automatic though would love to get a manual one day. Random fact, in 2006 they added variable valve lift to the engine which I must say makes noticeable difference vs the 2003 I owned.
Friends and I have enjoyed your content over the years stay well!
Man it's sad seeing Goldie get retired. Much like the Echo and Sally, it's gonna feel like a new chapter of RCR with the 4Runner.
Glad to see you get a long life out of that little Subie, she's served you well. Onto the next chapter.
I haven't watched the whole video yet but I wanted to comment. When you said, "this is her story" I sorta wanted to cry. Because you've told me so many stories over the years about car after car and yet this little one was behind it all, and it made me realize how much story time with you matters. Thank you for bringing color to the love of cars. You convey it beautifully.
I had a 2003 Subaru Outback with the weather-band radio. On some of my rough days driving home from work, I would listen to the weather robot voice reading off the temperature, lake Michigan wave heights, and precipitation predictions. In those moments, everything was ok. It was like having a close friend coaxing me through my mental anxiety and turmoil. Everything was ok in my Subaru Outback when listening to the weather radio. I miss that car, I miss those drives home from work. Thanks Subaru for not only providing me a great car, but a personal friend who reminded me everything will be ok.
Thanks for the review, I love the content and this video really hit me in the feels. Much love and happy holidays.
As someone who finally passed on a 20 year daily driver earlier this year, I understand.
I've got an 00 with a 01 engine in it with 30k less miles than the body and I've had it since early 2019. I drove it from PA to WA and all around there for 3 months in the winter with about 500lbs of supplies and it handled it like a champ. I bent two sets of rear struts with such a heavy load, but the first was a cheap eBay set. I've changed the rear brakes to disc and put felpro 3 layer head gaskets in. I took everything good off an 01 with a much worse case of what Goldie has, but I still love it. It is a great car. My other 'car' is an 89 Toyota 4x4 van with 98k and it needs a lot of work, but it's even more fun to drive.
I needed to see this, I just had to say goodbye to my 04 Legacy gt 5mt, the old gal was silver and to my eye the little sedan was beautiful in its own quirky way, it was an absolute joy to throw about in the northern Michigan snow as the heater warmed my back and the hard leather made it sore. It was absolutely perfect for around town but the 4 hour expressway drives to college took their toll repeatedly and I couldn’t afford to replace the tranny a second time, by god that little car had its issues and had left me stranded in the cold for hours repeatedly after breaking down, but I still loved it dearly and that part of my life is now behind me and I lament the loss of the simple silver sedan that was my closest companion for years. Farewell little subie, you were loved.
Thank you RCR
This video hit me in the feels. I miss my 2006 Forester. Thank you for reminding me of all of the quirks. Lots of nostalgia.
The weatherband option sold me when I picked up my '04 a few years ago. I was only the 2nd owner and mannnn I have so many good memories with her
I literally turned 20 a couple days ago and now I realize that the time is now.
Time to work out, work, have some fun, live a little until all the pain settles in, welcoming the 30's.
“Am I a joke to you?” -COVID, Bidenflation, and the Ukraine-Russia war.
Had an 04 Forester with automatic transmission and an enormous sunroof. Best thing ever in college. I ran camera gear for all my friends with the big ole wagon trunk. Slept in the back when it was nice in the summer and we could take it anywhere. Died in the desert when we moved to AZ, unfortunately overheating after I thought I had solved the issue. Lovely vehicle.
I had a '98 Forester (5MT) as my first car, and not a day goes by that I don't miss it. Rest in peace, Goldie. I always looked forward to seeing you in the background of every video. You will be missed.
Had an '02 impreza 2.5. That generation of Subaru were amazing.
“Hill Hold Jam Nuts” was such a good band.
Ironically, it's the ultimate regular car.
I had the 1st gen Forester and what gave it away was the lack of maintenance and big issues with the suspension and also the transmission. We wanted to move to another town with it but it cant really go too far anymore. It was basically runned to the ground. I had to buy another car and get the feeling of letting something we had for a long time go. I grew up in that car, it was nostalgic. We had fun while it lasted. It ended around 250,000 miles.
This video really makes me re-appreciate my 04 Fozzie. It's basically the exact same car as this one, except it was repainted rally blue and lowered (also way less rust). I plan on getting rid of it soon and I know I'm going to miss the hell out of it.
Many years ago, I had bought an 05 nonturbo Impreza (my first new-new car!), and while I was good with manuals back then, the clutch took getting used to for sure - you don't get the luxury of accidental wheelspin if you're too agressive with it (snow notwithstanding). Otherwise, it was a great car and I wish I had hung onto it longer than I did. I replaced it with a first-gen xB that I had for nine years and 100k miles.
Hugs, dude. I about sobbed at her passing.
God speed, Goldy!
The last 5 mins cuts deep. Thanks rcr, can always count on you for a moment of retrospection.
I really like this new review style/ filming style.
I actually rather like my hill hold feature for the occasional adventure into San Francisco. I've been having headlight issues that haven't been diagnosable so I'm going to look at that resistor. This was actually really Informative. Thanks Mr. Regular! And thank you Goldie for being a car RCR could rely on. :) I'll hopefully forever be driving my forester xt 5sp till the day I die.
i had a 2005 Forest X with an auto in beige on beige. I loved it so much. I put bronze Legacy wheels and deep dark tint. I should have never gotten rid of it. It has been a painful reminder of having it every time I watch @RegularCars. Thank you, Mr Regular for all the good memories Goldy brings up.
I have the same but auto/silver, bought new. I’ve carefully looked after it and it still runs beautifully. Head gasket replacement a few years ago the only major work. No oil leaks. No rust in my part of the world.
It has saved me so much money on all the other cars I never had to buy and never wanted.
I love this channel. Thank you for continuing to review and making me laugh. Your channel grounds me in reality and being in the military and going to places that do not seem real, it is nice to take a break and watch a review. Thanks for what you do!
I love my Subaru so much and I've done everything to take care of it and it's never failed me ever I've done track days, back roads, driving in feet of snow, thousand mile road trips all while having modifications and a tune and it's taken all of it. I've gotta get rid of it though it's becoming too expensive to keep with the situation I'm in right now but I hope that it goes to a good home...and that the person who gets it keeps it on the road for many more years. As long as it doesn't go to some stupid kid who blows the engine in a week I guess I'll be happy lol
beautiful
My 5MT Aussie ‘03 XS was my first car, I loved it for 8 years, and i only replaced it with a newer Forester when my GF and I worked out that she really needed something easier to learn in (we bought an SH automatic)
These older ones are really designed by sensible people who care about you. So many little touches. We sold mine to a family friend who is still driving it today
Live in norway. My mom and dad have a 2.0 2004 forester. Its the best car they ever had. As u say, not best in anything. But still, it will never die. Never a problem. Think its been there daily car for 12 years. Plowing snow with it. Dive alot with trailers. Never a problem
Just got a 2013 3rd gen with MT. I love it, but man are you spot on with the stalling. Felt like getting rear-ended.
I love my 4th gen forester, it is the most practical car i've ever owned. 6 speed that gets 30-32 mpg on the interstate.
He posts this right as I come back home and am dailying my old 03 forester. I bought it 4 years ago with bad headgaskets, replaced them myself, and it was a fantastic car to me the time I had it. it then got passed down to my sister, and now my other sister is driving it, and I'm sure it'll be passed down to my youngest brother soon. these past 4 years it has been dead reliable and is now over 230k when I bought it with under 200k. This was such a love letter to Subaru in all the best ways. It brought up everything I love about them, and those feelings are why I've gone on to own several more. They're like the ugly duckling of dogs. They will act up, they will be annoying at times, they're not as refined or as perfect as others, but they will never stop loving you, and they will never let you down completely.
Man, I love the way you write/speak about the cars that have been important to you.
I just watched this on my lunch break sitting in my 2008 Forester. I love my car, but the New York winters in the Buffalo area are consuming the car. I work at a body shop that gets a lot of Subarus, and they’re a joy to work on compared to anything else. Sure they can get rusty, but the body work is such a simple design to remove panels.
There is some weird mystical power Subaru's have over their owners. Even after a got a newer car, I couldn't bring myself to get rid of mine (96 Legacy wagon,) and kept it as my "snow" car. The rust got so bad that while it was sitting in my driveway one of the front springs snapped and punched a hole in the tire. I knew it was time to say goodbye, but even as it was being loaded on the back of the truck for its final trip, I was second guessing myself. The car had cost me thousands in repairs, but I still had a hard time saying goodbye.
I’m 18 years old. A year ago I bought my first car, a 1998 Subaru Forester, after watching rcr’s review of the turbo swapped forester. This video reminded me of why I bought it in the first place, and I never plan on selling it. Thank you rcr
It's so nice to know other people appreciate the hard work cars put in and things people accomplish with a vehicle that is not flashy or sporty, Goldie will be missed ❤️
This reminds me of buying a Ford pickup with rust... I still have no idea why I bought it... it was a corpse decaying. I cannot believe how nice this Forester looks on the outside... then you show the bottom, and tragic.
Forester- was I a good car?
Echo- No, kid. You were the best
Growing up my family had a 1st gen Forester S and two 2nd gens. Our last one was champagne gold metallic like yours! 2.5X “special edition” came with that huge sunroof and heated seats. Loved those cars!
Something like this would be the perfect winter driver to go with my Mustang II. Good taste, and good on you guys for taking as great care of Goldie as you have over the many years.