RE: Subaru Forester STI: Spotted
Discussion
Sa Calobra said:
sledge68 said:
sledge68 said:
A Cross Sport and STI Forester are 2 different cars.
Have you read the whole thread? I do know that rossub said:
Yes, it’s here now - waiting for Mot and registration.
Bought at auction as grade 4B with 49k miles. Costing me £6.5k from an importer local to me that does it part time (no warranty). It’s manual too, so rare and a good price for one of them. Autos are plentiful.
Identical one here, albeit in grey and £8k. Has a warranty though.
https://www.quayvehiclesolutions.com/used-cars/sub...
Bought at auction as grade 4B with 49k miles. Costing me £6.5k from an importer local to me that does it part time (no warranty). It’s manual too, so rare and a good price for one of them. Autos are plentiful.
Identical one here, albeit in grey and £8k. Has a warranty though.
https://www.quayvehiclesolutions.com/used-cars/sub...
Edited by rossub on Sunday 20th January 17:32
TEKNOPUG said:
The XT was the original performance Forester, based on the 2.0 WRX.
In 2004 the rest of the world went to the 2.5l engine and also the STi was introduced (with 2.5l).
The Cross Sport is basically a JDM XT post 2004 but still with the 2.0 EJ20. Whereas all other markets have the 2.5 XT post 2004.
IIRC it was the later 2.5 that had issues the early ones didn't.In 2004 the rest of the world went to the 2.5l engine and also the STi was introduced (with 2.5l).
The Cross Sport is basically a JDM XT post 2004 but still with the 2.0 EJ20. Whereas all other markets have the 2.5 XT post 2004.
Mine was an early UK car with IIRC 175bhp as std, it also had 3 cats as standard.
As I have a friendly tester I removed them and upgraded to a stainless downpipe / exhaust and the difference was very obvious, I only remapped it as I was concerned it could be running lean.
Remapped to 275bhp with presumably more torque and faster response due to the additional 500cc and the smaller turbo, so IMO more usable than 2.0
V8RX7 said:
TEKNOPUG said:
The XT was the original performance Forester, based on the 2.0 WRX.
In 2004 the rest of the world went to the 2.5l engine and also the STi was introduced (with 2.5l).
The Cross Sport is basically a JDM XT post 2004 but still with the 2.0 EJ20. Whereas all other markets have the 2.5 XT post 2004.
IIRC it was the later 2.5 that had issues the early ones didn't.In 2004 the rest of the world went to the 2.5l engine and also the STi was introduced (with 2.5l).
The Cross Sport is basically a JDM XT post 2004 but still with the 2.0 EJ20. Whereas all other markets have the 2.5 XT post 2004.
Mine was an early UK car with IIRC 175bhp as std, it also had 3 cats as standard.
As I have a friendly tester I removed them and upgraded to a stainless downpipe / exhaust and the difference was very obvious, I only remapped it as I was concerned it could be running lean.
Remapped to 275bhp with presumably more torque and faster response due to the additional 500cc and the smaller turbo, so IMO more usable than 2.0
rossub said:
I'm getting mine fully undersealed with Dinitrol. Probably circa £450.
Subaru subframes/cross members/bumper bars/arches are notorious for rotting away, but fresh imports can be preserved by spending a decent amount up front.
this is under body from my Legacy last year while getting a SS exhaust fitted, no rust on mine (UK car) and its an 08 reg, many cars of that age are in bits but Subarus certainly are well put together - I have considered getting some underbody seal but never got around to itSubaru subframes/cross members/bumper bars/arches are notorious for rotting away, but fresh imports can be preserved by spending a decent amount up front.
rossub said:
I'm getting mine fully undersealed with Dinitrol. Probably circa £450.
Subaru subframes/cross members/bumper bars/arches are notorious for rotting away, but fresh imports can be preserved by spending a decent amount up front.
Enjoy in good health!Subaru subframes/cross members/bumper bars/arches are notorious for rotting away, but fresh imports can be preserved by spending a decent amount up front.
That's the approach I take to all my older cars, irrespective of make. Prevention is the best way.
Black Forresters do look quite cool. Unfortunately I now have a one in, one out policy so won't be getting one in the short term. I do keep an eye on these as well as VI RS's.
I really wanted a STI Forester but the interiors are really low rent, I now have an Audi S4 Avant expensive to maintain etc but the interior is a different league premiership v rymans league. They are great cars and very popular here in NZ where anything German is cheap once about 10 years old.
marcom44 said:
I really wanted a STI Forester but the interiors are really low rent, I now have an Audi S4 Avant expensive to maintain etc but the interior is a different league premiership v rymans league. They are great cars and very popular here in NZ where anything German is cheap once about 10 years old.
That's be because Subaru spent all the money on engineering and quality mechanicals, rather than soft touch plastics... marcom44 said:
I really wanted a STI Forester but the interiors are really low rent, I now have an Audi S4 Avant expensive to maintain etc but the interior is a different league premiership v rymans league. They are great cars and very popular here in NZ where anything German is cheap once about 10 years old.
You seek comfort, image over driving Dynamics. No problem with that, the Forester is very 90's looking with it's interior but it's got more soul; you hear and feel everything whereas the S4 is quick but numb. Sadly I've heard that said about the RS6 too which is a car I'd really really want otherwise.
Sa Calobra said:
marcom44 said:
I really wanted a STI Forester but the interiors are really low rent, I now have an Audi S4 Avant expensive to maintain etc but the interior is a different league premiership v rymans league. They are great cars and very popular here in NZ where anything German is cheap once about 10 years old.
You seek comfort, image over driving Dynamics. No problem with that, the Forester is very 90's looking with it's interior but it's got more soul; you hear and feel everything whereas the S4 is quick but numb.
I'd hoped it was closer to a Mk1 Impreza
kurtz15 said:
30+ mpg ??
Try 18 at best... tuned to 337bhp though.
Loved it but just soooo thirsty.
Prices are inflated. 10k tops for a1
Agreed! I get between 18 and 23. There's no point in having a relatively inefficient engine like a boxer and squeaking every last mile out of a gallon! Try 18 at best... tuned to 337bhp though.
Loved it but just soooo thirsty.
Prices are inflated. 10k tops for a1
They do seem a bit overpriced, but their price is supported by an increase in all the other Japanese cars.
yellowstreak said:
kurtz15 said:
30+ mpg ??
Try 18 at best... tuned to 337bhp though.
Loved it but just soooo thirsty.
Prices are inflated. 10k tops for a1
Agreed! I get between 18 and 23. There's no point in having a relatively inefficient engine like a boxer and squeaking every last mile out of a gallon! Try 18 at best... tuned to 337bhp though.
Loved it but just soooo thirsty.
Prices are inflated. 10k tops for a1
They do seem a bit overpriced, but their price is supported by an increase in all the other Japanese cars.
My R34 engined R32 did 6mpg so the Foz feels super economical to me even if driven hard
Edited by Jim on the hill on Wednesday 23 January 20:08
I'm sure this will upset a lot of people on here, from the JDM purists through to the petrolheads, but I reckon this would be the perfect car to convert to electric. Or more specifically, a standard non-turbo Foz base car. It keeps all the best things about the car and addresses all the short-comings.
So you get rid of the issues with lag and economy and really get the 4WD working for you.
And in non-turbo trim it'll be a great sleeper.
So you get rid of the issues with lag and economy and really get the 4WD working for you.
And in non-turbo trim it'll be a great sleeper.
airchie said:
I'm sure this will upset a lot of people on here, from the JDM purists through to the petrolheads, but I reckon this would be the perfect car to convert to electric. Or more specifically, a standard non-turbo Foz base car. It keeps all the best things about the car and addresses all the short-comings.
So you get rid of the issues with lag and economy and really get the 4WD working for you.
And in non-turbo trim it'll be a great sleeper.
It wouldn't bother me, I'd be intrigued to know what the payback time would be though - I suspect - neverSo you get rid of the issues with lag and economy and really get the 4WD working for you.
And in non-turbo trim it'll be a great sleeper.
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