New to me 2019 Subaru Forester XT - advice

New to me 2019 Subaru Forester XT - advice

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JBE68

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150 months

Sunday 10th December 2023
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Hi

I've just collected one of the last 2019 petrol turbo Subaru Forester XT's from a private enthusiast seller. I'm the third owner, it has a full main dealer service history and it's a blast.

I had three questions that I'd value your opinions on:
1) the previous owner ran it on Super Unleaded but Bell & Colville said regular was fine; the previous owner averaged 32mpg on Superunleaded in the 10k miles that he owned it
2) I will be taking it off-road for c 20 days pa and wondering about people's opinions on tyres
3) can you recommend a source of sturdy rubber mats that ideally would cover the entirety of the rear passenger area

Cheers

Jeremy


JBE68

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246 posts

150 months

Sunday 10th December 2023
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Thanks for the prompt reply. When I say off-roading I mean driving gently across a field or a rutted track. Nothing hardcore as my OCD would step in. The car replaces a Disco4.

JBE68

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246 posts

150 months

Sunday 10th December 2023
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Cheers. There's a Tesco down the road from me so I'll give that a go and also look at the Subaru parts.

JBE68

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246 posts

150 months

Sunday 10th December 2023
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Great stuff, cheers.

JBE68

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246 posts

150 months

Monday 18th December 2023
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Cheers, I'll have a look at those tyres.

My car doesn't appear to have a spare wheel or space saver. What does yours come with?

JBE68

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246 posts

150 months

Wednesday 20th December 2023
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Thanks for that. I bought the OEM Subaru rubber mats and I'm glad to say they are substantial and solid. They are lipped making it easy to contain any mud or water. Mud guards next.

On the first 160miles on Momentum99 it's averaged 36.6mpg.

JBE68

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246 posts

150 months

Thursday 21st December 2023
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Has anyone found a way to retro fit Apple Carplay to the car?