Does Subaru still have manual transmission?
Subaru still offers the manual shifter in the 2020 Crosstrek, Impreza, WRX, WRX STI, and BRZ. They dropped it in all other models. For driving enthusiasts who want to be more engaged with their car, a manual transmission allows you to be in complete control of driver inputs.
What kind of engine does a Subaru Forester have?
A compact crossover SUV, the 2008 Subaru Forester comes with one of two engines: a 2.5-liter four-cylinder or a turbocharged version of the same. Foresters with the regular engine carry a “2.5 X” designation and come in base, Sports, Premium and L.L. Bean trim levels.
Are there any problems with the 2008 Subaru Forester?
The steering is a bit light, but the 2008 Subaru Forester should be nimble enough to suit most drivers. Our main complaints concern the Forester’s excessive road and wind noise. Enthusiastic drivers might also find the automatic transmission slow to downshift.
How long have I owned a Subaru Forester?
I have owned my 2008 Subaru Forester for about 2 and a half years now. It has been without a single problem the entire time. One of the things I love most about my Subaru is its versatility.
Can a driver manually control a Subaru transmission?
The transmission can also be manually controlled by the driver by providing the ability to select 6 or 7 (if paired with a Diesel engine) different “virtual” gears, where the transmission will hold a particular ratio.
A compact crossover SUV, the 2008 Subaru Forester comes with one of two engines: a 2.5-liter four-cylinder or a turbocharged version of the same. Foresters with the regular engine carry a “2.5 X” designation and come in base, Sports, Premium and L.L. Bean trim levels.
The steering is a bit light, but the 2008 Subaru Forester should be nimble enough to suit most drivers. Our main complaints concern the Forester’s excessive road and wind noise. Enthusiastic drivers might also find the automatic transmission slow to downshift.
I have owned my 2008 Subaru Forester for about 2 and a half years now. It has been without a single problem the entire time. One of the things I love most about my Subaru is its versatility.
What to do if your Subaru Forester is stalling?
Get a small memory foam pillow and that will take care of that. Weird stalling and idle problems started at 142,000 miles and traced to small valve on intake manifold. Remove electric hook up, remove two Phillips screws, spray valve with intake manifold cleaner and problem solved.