Beth Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Hi all. I decided to join as I have been looking around for a Forester (Ive narrowed it down to a 2.0xt) Please expect lots of simple questions from me about this and that as I figure out exactly what I want Beth x 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Hi welcome to S.O.C And feel free to ask simple question we like them :D brain hurts after awhile :) And welcome to join in on all the forum great bunch on here :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth Posted July 6, 2015 Author Share Posted July 6, 2015 Thanks hun x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 hi beth youve joined the right club guys know there stuff here quite a few fozzys you will pleaty of good advice welcome to the subarue familey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Hello & welcome, have a look at the buying guide that's lurking around, although it's impreza based it applies to all subaru's things to look out for on the foz are mainly head gasket's but I think the 2.0 is fairly bullet proof ot's more the 2.5 (Mr b will confirm at some point I hope) And check the rear shocks, if it has the self leveling units (sls) and that they are working correctly, easiest way is to park the car on level ground and have a look at the way she sits, if it looks like a dog scraping it's bum on the floor then They will need replacing, don't go to subaru unless you want a giggle or heart attack, they can be replaced for normal shocks and springs at a third of the price subaru will quote for a single sls unit. Apart from that they are great cars and if your into changing a few bits or dressing the engine bay up 90% of the corresponding years impreza bits will fit Sent from my SM-G850F using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 was just thinking stants will give loads of advice, the fozzy expert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Welcome, In case you didn't know they do an STI version of the forrester ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Wotcha and welcome - keep us posted on your progress and feel free to post some photos of your chosen motor - we like a photo on here :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoobyghost Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Welcome to the club! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth Posted July 7, 2015 Author Share Posted July 7, 2015 Thanks for the welcome guys... and the advice too Beth x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardlythere Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 The Forester really is great vehicle, I've had my 2.0 xt for four months now and have not regretted buying it.You get a 4wd estate car that really aren't that common on the road bags of grip and are quicker than they look(that's before you feel the urge to add a sporty exhaust and a remap). As always plenty of good advice on here about what to look for and the only thing I can add is take look at the mpg figures, get used to that sort of return on your fuel,they are not the most economical 2.0 litre about but they sure are one of the most fun to drive. Good Luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 On long steady trips I can see high 30's. Even with a mix of spirited & motorway 33-35 mpg is achievable. If you decide to drive like you stole it then around mid 20's is more realistic. But the grin factor outweighs all the numbers imo [emoji51] Sent from my SM-G850F using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Beth Posted July 8, 2015 Author Share Posted July 8, 2015 I m not after an STI type. I just want a regular one. It wil need to go offroad from time to time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 As far as I'm aware it's only the n/a cars have the low range gearbox, depends on how 'off road' off road is if you see what I mean ? Mine does a bit at the festival each year down dirt tracks through muddy/boggy fields etc and doesn't have any problems plowing through the mud Sent from my SM-G850F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth Posted July 8, 2015 Author Share Posted July 8, 2015 As far as I'm aware it's only the n/a cars have the low range gearbox, depends on how 'off road' off road is if you see what I mean ? Mine does a bit at the festival each year down dirt tracks through muddy/boggy fields etc and doesn't have any problems plowing through the mud Sent from my SM-G850F using Tapatalk Not offroad offroad but down dirt tracks etc. I have an AWD Jaguar at the moment and that is ok but its quite low and I worry about it getting stuck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 No worries with the foz as the newer ones have even more clearence than mine Sent from my SM-G850F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth Posted July 8, 2015 Author Share Posted July 8, 2015 When you referred to the rear shock asorbers sagging. Is this what you mean? http://www.slmotorcars.co.uk/used-SUBARU-FORESTER-Blackburn-Manchester-638669 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 Yes looks like it, if you go to view one another way of checking is by lifting the arch up and letting go, it should compress a little but if it feels really loose or saggy then it's on its way out or dead, You can get replacement shocks for about 80 quid a corner and around the same for springs, Mr b has a thread on here somewhere with part numbers, If you go see one and put an offer against it i'd try and get 200-300 off or have the garage replace it before you take delivery Sent from my SM-G850F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 One other thing to look out for is if it has rubber spring assistors inserted between the springs, mine had non sls units and looked fine until I spotted them, once I'd taken the rubber assistors out the back end dropped Www.pedders.co.uk do bolt in replacmemts kits too Sent from my SM-G850F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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