Help re Forester 2.5 XTEN

Help re Forester 2.5 XTEN

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lavaJava

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103 posts

108 months

Wednesday 22nd July 2015
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Morning all,

Anyone know if there are any major differences to the 2.5 Turbo engine pre-2006 and post? I’d love one of these cars and have seen a 2005 (55 plate) at Farmers of Matlock, 80k on the clock for £5995. From the pics it looks great and I have an itch that I think this and a subtle remap might just scratch.

Trader also has an 09-plate with c.50k miles for £10k – just within budget, but is it that much ‘better’ than the 55-plate (a £4k bork fund would be nice)?

Any feedback on Fozzies in general would be welcomed. SWMBO has ‘okayed’ one, so green light here. I know some will say get an Impreza wagon/ Legacy spec-B, etc, but it has taken *this* long to get the green light on anything with a hint of poke that I don’t want to start down that path again.

What do I need to look out for – assuming I can find many for sale, that is!

Cheers!
Andrew