2003 Subaru Forester issues: Should I cut my losses and get a different vehicle?

[kf4rca]

The early Ford Focus 2.0's were belt but they were non-interference. But after 2005 they switched over to chain. The Hyundais use belts and its an interference engine that self destructs. There's a Hyundai/Kia plant not far from here. They also use a soy based wiring that is favored by rodents. But I still see a lot of Kia's/Hyundai's around here.
There is a company that's advertised on the CarDoctor radio show that's called New Hampshire Oil Undercoating that sells a product that inhibits corrosion. Probably just used motor oil.
As I understand it, the first thing to corrode thru are the aluminum brake lines. So be careful.

[dieseljeep]

Originally Posted by kf4rca

The early Ford Focus 2.0's were belt but they were non-interference. But after 2005 they switched over to chain. The Hyundais use belts and its an interference engine that self destructs. There's a Hyundai/Kia plant not far from here. They also use a soy based wiring that is favored by rodents. But I still see a lot of Kia's/Hyundai's around here.
There is a company that's advertised on the CarDoctor radio show that's called New Hampshire Oil Undercoating that sells a product that inhibits corrosion. Probably just used motor oil.
As I understand it, the first thing to corrode thru are the aluminum brake lines. So be careful.

The 100K warrantee coverage on the KIA states that the timing belt be changed at 60K miles and you must show proof, otherwise warrantee voided!