<p>Insurance costs are often higher on foreign cars. Insurers will explain that in case of accidents, replacement parts are more expensive due to shipping. This post is not intended as a slam against all foreign cars; it is also not aimed at foreign owned manufacturers that assemble cars here. My research indicates Forester and Impreza are foreign owned and foreign built.</p>
<p>Regarding the length of time to get replacement parts for Suburus :
We owned an Outback several years ago that my husband dearly loved.
Unfortunately, it was badly damaged in an accident, no one hurt, thank god, And it took several months for the rear shop to get a few parts from Suburu.
Now this was about 5 years ago, but the mechanic told us that Suburu was notorious for being very slow to get replacement parts for.
Now, I don’t know if the mechanic was using that as his excuse for being so incredibly slow, but it is something to consider.</p>