JDM Forrester STi

[Boforus]

Hello,

I've begun researching importing a Forrester STi but coming from a Corolla T Sport and Leon FR I know very little about them. I've found a couple for what seems to be quite cheap on some Japanese car sites but what should I be looking for? They're low mileage and seem in good condition. Are there hidden costs I should be aware of regarding the importation process? Cars I've seen have been on Japan Partner site. Anyone used them before?

Thanks.

[Boforus]

d_a_n1979 said:

Boforus said:

Hello,

I've begun researching importing a Forrester STi but coming from a Corolla T Sport and Leon FR I know very little about them. I've found a couple for what seems to be quite cheap on some Japanese car sites but what should I be looking for? They're low mileage and seem in good condition. Are there hidden costs I should be aware of regarding the importation process? Cars I've seen have been on Japan Partner site. Anyone used them before?

Thanks.

My advice, speak to specialists such as Torque GT or DCY in York

Just in general for advice or in order to have them import it on my behalf? This is my first real piece of research I've done into the whole process. Ta.

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d_a_n1979 said:

Boforus said:

d_a_n1979 said:

Boforus said:

Hello,

I've begun researching importing a Forrester STi but coming from a Corolla T Sport and Leon FR I know very little about them. I've found a couple for what seems to be quite cheap on some Japanese car sites but what should I be looking for? They're low mileage and seem in good condition. Are there hidden costs I should be aware of regarding the importation process? Cars I've seen have been on Japan Partner site. Anyone used them before?

Thanks.

My advice, speak to specialists such as Torque GT or DCY in York

Just in general for advice or in order to have them import it on my behalf? This is my first real piece of research I've done into the whole process. Ta.

Both...

Both are respected in their field and they may have already in stock, or have coming over the car you want...

However, there are always a few Forester STI's for sale in the UK, Jap imported ones, so why not look at them first and see what works been done to them to keep them in decent condition and see what price they're at, and compare that to how much a freshly imposted Forester STI will cost and then the necessary work on top of that to make it right for our UK roads etc

As an example; this is one DCY have in stock currently: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2006-Subaru-Forester-FO...

And yes, their prices have gone up due to what's going on in the world etc

Saw that one earlier today and it is mint. I guess I'll just have to weigh the options up as to whether it's best to import myself directly or via a company as suggested. DCY have some cracking stock in.

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DaveCWK said:

My advice would be to either use a reputable UK-based importer such as TorqueGT to bid on/import one on your behalf, or buy one that's already in the UK so you can properly assess the condition like you would any car.

I have a 2004 pre-facelift Forester STI if you have any specific model questions!

I've never even sat in one, I just know I love the ej burble and they look wild. Other than the usual head gasket failures and ringlands that people harp on about is there anything else to be aware of?