Subaru Forester STI

[Castor]

I've been a long term lurker on here but thought it was time to start bringing my post count up a bit!

I bought this 2 years ago as a family wagon for transporting 2 children and all the associated junk around. I wanted something that would be fun when I was out on my own but practical enough to use everyday.

Specs include; 330 bhp, 4 wheel drive, 5 seconds 0-60, Brembo brakes, STI bucket seats and a very plastic interior!
More info here http://www.litchfieldimports.co.uk/subaru_06forest...

Only available as an import so the chances of seeing another on the road are slim. I've kept it as standard on the outside to try and maintain a bit of a sleeper look and made some sensible mods to the engine with the air filters and exhaust helping the remap it gets for UK fuels.

Not everyones cup of tea and hardly a pretty looking car but really good fun to drive and can suprise more expensive machinery!

Edited by Castor on Monday 9th November 15:16

Edited by Castor on Monday 9th November 15:17

[Waugh-terfall]

My sisters friends Dad has one of these, but I think it's a facelift model, looks awesome and sounds like I imagine a volcanic eruption to sound like, very nice! Wish they'd officially bring them here, there must be a market for them, or would it tread on the B9s toes a little?

[mattsayle]

I have been thinking about what car I would like with a few years NCB. The car I had in mind need to be fast, have a big boot but also be discreet.

This fits the bill perfectly.

What is like on the motorway?

• goes to classfieds to see the prices**

Edited by mattsayle on Monday 9th November 15:41

[Xenocide]

There was a chap on here about a year ago who had a black one which he fiddled with a bit. Looks the bks!

Lovely motors

[TheD]

I've been toying with the idea as well. Nice motor. Looks like the prices will be going up now we are all hankering for one...damn damn

[soad]

330bhp + 4wd, what's not to like! Always loved these cars.

[JakeR]

great vid... VBH certainly enjoys it...

Anyone know if the Japanese get the new shape Forester in STI flavour? All we get is the sodding diesel and some turbo-less petrol!

Edited by JakeR on Monday 9th November 15:53

[Waugh-terfall]

JakeR said:

check out the 5thgear track vid... VBH certainly enjoys it...

Anyone know if the Japanese get the new shape Forester in STI flavour? All we get is the sodding diesel and some turbo-less petrol!

Not as far as I can see from the Subaru Japan website, though the R1 looks quite cool...

[Castor]

mattsayle said:

What is like on the motorway?

6 speed box so 85 is only 3k rpm. It's suprising stable at speed, the suspension is very stiff considering it isn't exactly low compared to other performance cars.

[Sea-Doo]

Looks good, do you have any pics of the boot space and also what sort of MPG are you getting?

[Castor]

Sea-Doo said:

Looks good, do you have any pics of the boot space and also what sort of MPG are you getting?

Not a picture of mine but an identical one in black...



The boot floor has lots of hidden compartments.

I'm getting around 25 MPG but that drops like a stone when I'm not so careful! 300 miles to a tank of £50 SUL.

[FLD_WILLIS]

I really like these, my dad almost bought one over his Impreza.

[ct_]

I really like that. Rare, nice colour, estate, Subtle looking but quick. What more do you want?!

[RDB]

That's pretty much the ideal family car in my book - love the colour too.

[Castor]

Thanks for all the kind comments, anyone around the Cambs area give me a wave!

[RB Will]

My dad has a UK version with a PPP on so about 255bhp and that is fun enough. Decided not to get an STI as he is getting on a bit now and the ride and seats would have been a bit much. A bloke who works in the unit next to ours has an STI in blue though.

[danyeates]

Lovely car. I have a B5 S4 avant in blue also, 330hp (remapped), estate, big boot, 6 speed manual, etc etc. Probably very similar cars in terms of size, space and performance (and consumption ). Bet it's great fun. I wouldn't swap my car for anything but I must admit I did look at the Subaru Legacy and Forester estates for a while!

Also, I saw one of these and work just the other day, looks identical.

Edited by danyeates on Wednesday 11th November 13:25

[Castor]

danyeates said:

Lovely car. I have a B5 S4 avant in blue also, 330hp (remapped), estate, big boot, 6 speed manual, etc etc. Probably very similar cars in terms of size, space and performance (and consumption ). Bet it's great fun. I wouldn't swap my car for anything but I must admit I did look at the Subaru Legacy and Forester estates for a while!

Also, I saw one of these and work just the other day, looks identical.

Edited by danyeates on Wednesday 11th November 13:25

We did consider an S4 when I was looking at buying this, as you said - very similar. Someone at work has a B5 RS4 in grey and it looks amazing. I think the S4 would be far more comfortable for long journeys, the ride on ours is really harsh for just running around town. It really comes alive when you push it though

[Brat]

That looks fantastic. I've always loved the Forester - I was lucky enough to have a go in a Turbo / XT a couple of years ago. The high driving position and made the sense of speed much more dramatic than in the Impreza. Other drivers didn't expect it to be quite as quick either.

Is a turbo / STI version of the latest model still produced in Japan or are quick Foresters no more?

[JakeR]

Brat said:

Is a turbo / STI version of the latest model still produced in Japan or are quick Foresters no more?

a Turkish colleague of mine has a new shape, petrol turbo, which you cant get in the UK i believe.

He has had 7 Foresters now iirc, and he likes the new one, but not as much as his old shape one... The new one is a bit more roly poly, but still a nice car....