Forester 2.5 XT 2004-2008

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Hello all,

I'm interested in getting one of these 2.5 Turbo models - is this the same 2.5 engine I've read horror stories about? I know the internet is full of the bad stuff over the praises but I do want a reliable motor that won't need £1000s spending on it down the line. That said I do currently own a modern diesel which probably will need £1000s spending on it down the line anyhow!

Another option could be the 2.0 version (non-turbo) as this will just be the family hack but I think I would forever kick myself - any comments? I am drawn to the forester as it seems much more grown up than an Impreza (i.e. it will pass the wife test - I personally like the Impreza).

I prefer manual but do see quite a few auto's for sale - what's the 2.5 like in this guise: is it an old school 4 speeder?

Any pitfuls to look out for - linky to buyers guides would be great if anyone has handy.

Cheers
Matt

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Thank you guys for the advice, I'll pop over to the Subaru forum for a gander. I've found a few 1 owner cars with full service history I'm considering.

castroses said:

IF your wife has such sway that she can tell you which 8-12 year old car you can or cannot buy, personally I'd try to find myself a pair of balls first and/or find a new wife.
YMMV.

Edited by castroses on Monday 12th September 00:01

Don't be a muppet of course she has a say, it's the family car. "Personally" if I was you I'd try to have a word with myself and/or find a new method of communicating with people. "YMMV".