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had the same with mine cable tie been holding over a year now

Not sure if it's been discussed, I'm sure there would be better plans than mine. his is a 2012 JDM XV, the visor kept falling out of its pivot hinge. Easy to see why. So I thought I'd put a belt around it. A small pipe clamp didnt work, too bulky so it fouls when refitting. Small diameter wire doesn't work either, slippery plastic. It comes off. In the end, good old cable tie, bonded on to prevent slipping. Fingers crossed

Subaru Exiga 2.0 GT 2008 Automatic Estate/MPV 7 seats 82,000 Miles / 132,000 Km MOT to July 2026 Enthusiast owned Modified & Tuned Same platform as Impreza WRX / Legacy GT / Forester ST Only manufactured for the Japanese Domestic market (JDM) but now possible to import to the UK and be enjoyed by ourselves.. These estates/MPVs are really rare on our shores and share the same components as many Subaru’s from that era. The 2.0 Boxer turbo engine has plenty of power (stock is 225BHP but this car has 280BHP) and can comfortably carry 7 people. It can also be used as a 5 seater estate with plenty of boot space. When choosing this car I made sure it had most options ticked.. The most important for me was the steering wheel controls, not just for the radio, but also for Cruise Control. Check the other ads for this car, many Exiga’s (and there aren’t many) won’t have the cruise control option. An added bonus is that the Cruise control works over 50MPH ! If you do have cruise control, the limit is locked at 50MPH. only a tune (like ECUTek), that this car has, can unlock that feature and allow the cruise control to work over 50MPH. - Imported in 2021 by myself, so V5 only shows 1 Owner - Japan Auction sheet showed condition as grade 4. I think it looks even better now J - Meticulously maintained during my ownership with regular services and wear/tear & maintenance items changed as required without hesitation (see breakdown of ownership further below) - Car is based on the Impreza WRX / Legacy / Forester from that era so there was plenty of scope for performance improvements on the renowned 2.0 boxer engine, which I was happy to apply to this Exiga - Stock is 225BHP but with the mods this car now gives out 280BHP (chart included as proof) - Other visual modifications also added to the car to help it stand out such as 19” Bronze Alloys and the ‘Black Edition’ looks. Plenty of comments from passers-by and other road users about how good and unique it looks. - Folder full of receipts/invoices to evidence the work completed on the car. - Exiga’s are RARE on these shores but with the work done on this car, it is EVEN MORE RARE. - Practical but Fast and FUN.. carry 7 passengers and still out perform 90% of cars on the road. Proper wolf in sheep’s clothing. - I would keep it but I have now moved on to a V8 beast and 7 seats are no longer required. - Would love for this to go to a fellow Subaru enthusiast that appreciates how good these cars are and will cherish and look after it like I have. History: 2021 - Imported into UK September 2021 - Spent £1.2k (on top of import costs) making sure the car was ready for UK; o Hallen Import GOLD Service (spark plugs, pads, all oils etc etc), underseal - Replaced top mounts, ARB Bushes, Wheel bearings, Stabiliser links & wishbones 2022 - Upgraded brake lines to steel brake lines all round (Custom made). - Upgraded pads and discs for better braking performance. - Custom Cat back Exhaust system. Deep Scooby rumble that everybody loves. SOUNDS AMAZING now J - Bluetooth connectivity added - After 6 months of ownership, I decided that the car had way more potential and the Subaru modification bug had truly bitten. So I contacted Perfect touch Performance in London to work their magic. They changed the following; o High pressure fuel pump, 3port boost solenoid, ECUTek flash (includes ability to use Cruise Control over 50MPH), Custom 200 cell Sport cat from engine (Hayward & Scott), uprated Intercooler, Mishimoto Performance Air intake - Annual Oil Service - Common 5EAT Transmission speed sensor 2 issue resolved by local garage ‘EKS Performance’. Requires new transmission fluid. So no Transmission fluid change or 5EAT Sensor worries for the new owner 2023 - With maintenance and Performance ticked, it was time to move on to the looks. New 19” Bronze wheels added some real stance to the wagon. - Track rods, including 4 wheel alignment - New Rainsport tyres all round. Still has plenty of tread left (see pics) - Annual Oil Service 2024 - Upgraded to BC Racing Coilovers. Still have original shocks and pink STI springs if new owner wishes to go back to stock. Will provide with the sale of the car - Annual Oil Service - Front Lower ball joints 2025 - Replaced front pads - Fuel injectors cleaned and renewed by ‘EKS Performance’, which included a whole new set of gaskets when everything was put back together (unfortunately I cannot find the invoice for this work L ). Have contacted the garage to see if they can supply a replacement invoice. Cost about £800 - New Fuel filter (and replaced fuel pump) as it’s all in the fuel tank and I didn’t want to go back in there !!. The fuel filter and it’s housing was specially Built-to-Order and Imported from Japan. - New battery to replace the Original from 2008. Decided to replace the battery as the car now has a Front and Rear Dashcam plus Quick charge USB-C ports at the front and Middle row seats - Added Fuel pressure gauges and added adjustable Fuel pressure regulator to enhance engine looks Car is back on original plate: LF58 EDP Car is advertised elsewhere Lots of money spent in my ownership and the new owner will be very happy. Only changing as 7 seats are no longer required and I have a new car (An offer on a V8 I couldn't resist). £7995 ono Tel: 07715 169 376

Hi all, Just joined the family with a 2021 Forester. Looking to kit it out for taking dogs on muddy walks. Are there any recommendations for rubber mats in the front and boot liner in the back? I am based in Surrey/Middlesex UK. Thanks

It would be great to know why they fail and what can be done about it

What can be done to ensure or aim for a longer life of the motor please?

I have done the steering pipes and drive shaft oil seals.

The car passed MOT today.

The Boxer diesel is considered Subarus biggest engine failure . You might get lucky as just past the worst production years with a 2013 but by design and emission regulations they all far from problem free . I get loads of these with engine failure and end result is non viable repair costs and scrap metal value car . They stopped making reliable cars 20-25 years ago lol .

Hello from the Scottish Highlands. I currently own a 2013 Forester XS 2.0 d. I've been away from the brand for a few years. I've previously owned a hawkeye wrx wagon, a bugeye wrx wagon, a bugeye wrx saloon, 2x forester xts and an H6 Legacy estate. I'm hoping the diesel boxer will prove more reliable!

I agree with David wholeheartedly. Not the tool for the job. However I am still fitting one, we have a small 1.2x1.8 trailer for gardening rubbish, bicycles on holiday, odds and ends. At the very worst some firewood every 2 years. Also remember that some folks use towbars for bike carriers. What I have been able to find is a link to a local NZ based company's webpage. Looking at that it seems that the same towbar goes for every Exiga 2008 to 2016: https://www.towbar.co.nz/vehicles/car/1439 I can't confirm this, I plan to get one from a local breakers yard off a 2008 model. I reckon even if it cant fit perfectly it should be close enough to enable me to modify it... whatever it does I'll post the results. Or lack thereof. Now. Anybody knows where the electric connection plug is for plugging the trailer loom is? I would prefer a plug in loom over hard wiring into the trailer lights.

In thr 80s 90s Australia and NZ had the Subaru Brumby. Also in the US called the Brat. Mid 2000s the US had the Baja. I also once saw a gen4 Outback with roof, rear windows, C and D pillars removed, welded rear doors and the tub of a Opel Corsa Utility (I think it was) welded in. Beautifully done, perfect fit. So my plan on the Exiga, after I claimed all the tax and depreciation over the next 5 years, is to turn it into a "Brumby" that Subaru should build but for some reason dont.... We'll that's the idea at least. Ideas are easy. We'll see.

Thanks for approval of membership I'm very glad to have found a Subaru Owner Forum with a section for the Exiga. I have an imported JDM 2015 Exiga Crossover7. I think it is a YAM chassis. I couldn't find anywhere else that has this particular model. Our other car is a 2012 XV. Also JDM import. We have huge numbers of imported JDM vehicles on the road in NZ which is a very economical way of buying a car here. Down side is zero service history and very little info on the unusual models. Again, cheers for having me

My battery went flat and after replacement things had changed. Auto relocking and immobilisation after about 30 seconds happened when it didn't before. I managed to find the codes to stop this. The only thing still different,I hope, is that there is not any delay between switching on the ignition and starting. After this short delay the button on the key has to be pressed to enable starting but now there is zero delay and I have to press the key button every time I start. Does anybody know the code to reset the delay.

The Hill Hold feature . Have done a reply in that thread .

You deactivate it by disconnecting a cable that goes from clutch pedal to a rocker arm on a inline valve mounted between brake circuit steel pipes . I can do a picture from RH SF forester showing the valve as should still be same position in engine bay . If the cable still there with threaded end you just need nut and spacers reconnect it then reset it by tightening or loosening the nuts (2 nuts as jam nut setup) so brakes release at right point of clutch travel bite point . I do have oem nuts and spacer if was needed .

well, thanks Mr.B eternally grateful. Come to Portugal some time , The beers are on me . Probably go down the Poland route as they are in the EU , no taxes,overnight delivery ,etc still wondering about the auto hill start feature though all ideas welcome

Amayama have it and shipping to Portugal from Japan stock is quite fair cost ( no idea if you get screwed on import fees and get delays and hassle by Portugal customs on Japan goods but assume it highly likely lol ) Anything to screw money out your pocket ... https://www.amayama.com/en/part/subaru/807045040 eBay has options from Poland or Japan if works out better from shipping perspective or ease of purchase ... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/336138213028 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/376388560328 Always happy to help Forester SF owners any way we can . Have a good day ...

Part number 807045040 It 45mm diameter by 8mm deep rubber plug

Will look into the part in question as soon as got free 10 minutes ...

Well your VIN seems good in Subaru Fast ...

The plot thickens, after finding specialists including Amayama, and a swedish company both replied saying my Vin cant be found, or 'isn't recognised by their system. Just double double checked on my owner's document and two seperate plates riveted on the inner wing, and I haven''t got it wrong, its exactly as the the above post....Anyone come across this issue before ?

I'm on my second Forester the first one had a really neat hillstart gizmo ... Is this standard on first series 1998 -2000 + or was it an optional extra.? My current Forester, same year, same spec, a couple of months difference I have had it since 2017. doesn seem to have it and as I'm getting past doing mech stuff myself, I just had a new clutch, valves done, some oil seals (Except the one in my previous recent posts) and said to my Mr. spannerman, who had the gearbox out and generally everything necessary for the work I wanted done , 'while you are under there can you reconnect or at least suss out the auto hill start feature. ' when I bought this one in 2016 the owner said he'd had the system de activated , why for Cries sake it was one of the things I loved most on the first one. So , whaddya think ... is it down there somewhere , maybe it wasnt fitted to my one but my owners manual talks about it.... all feed back gratefully fed back... Jonboy

Boa tarde todos( good afternoon everyone)...thanks for the replies ......Mr. B, as requested.. 1998 Forester, non turbo SF5 VIN. JF1SF5LJ4WG020333, The seal is at the rear of the head lefthand side when you are sitting facing forward the seal bears the number as above, and I found Ars are a japanese oilseal manufacture but searching their listing, B 30, the first three digits come up with a 30 mm seal. mine is 45mm ....someting isn' right , but ,hey, 28 years ago maybe they had a different serial number system. If anyone has ever had to do a head job where of course the cam shaft comes out must have to replace this seal. Unless the cam comes out front wards but still I think you have to pry out the old seal, which basically is sacrificial, to access the end of the camshaft . So why is it so difficult to source ?. again, all ideas welcome Happy bank holiday monday!