Hi all

 

I am currently and owner of a WRX Wagon but will be selling to get my self a Fozzy. I wanted to see if anyone on here knew a little bit more about the spec changes betwene years. I understand post 2005 the compression was changed and generally the engine was made better. 

I am looking at a XTen and not sure if it has the same engine as the XT. One difference on the advert is it has no plastic engine cover which makes me wonder if it was a late registration and has the old engine. 

 

Also, in terms of spec is the XT or XTen higher on the list? Im not over fussed with an old sat nav system that will be out of date but I like the idea of a good sun roof. 

Is there anything I should be looking out for when looking at one?

 

Also.....last little question. I have kept my WRX totally factory standard but may treat myself to tweaking the Fozzy a bit. Are there are re maps available without needing to add a lot of new parts?

Wotcha and welcome - plenty of Fozzy owners on here so someone should be along in a bit to help

I was hoping so. It's a big step to move away from the Impreza but I need a bit more space and something a bit more suited to bikes, kayaks and kids...but with lots of power! I hear they understeer a bit but I can live with that. I just dont want to get a slower engine through something as silly as not checking the specs. 

For all the practical aspects and the power consider these?

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/subaru/forester/2006-subaru-forester-2-5-sti--low-mileage--ecutek--milltek/6864068

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/subaru/forester/subaru-2005/6852293

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/subaru/forester/as-new-forester-sti-direct-import-from-japan-please-see-our-website-for-70-plus-pics/5665030

I dont think I can even slightly afford an STI so looking at about £5000 for an XT

Find the money the STi is soooo much fun [emoji6]

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Ha ha....they do look amazing. What are the stock stats like?

Fair enough

Just found this on Parkers for the XT, dont know how it compares to your wagon, I believe it has a turbo so you will be able to do some minor tweaks and get a little more power - high flow panel filter, freer flowing exhaust possible fuel pump (if it is over 5 years good idea to replace it anyway) then a map

Engine Size	1998cc
Cylinders	4
Valves	16

Weight	1624kg

Power	237 bhp
Top Speed	137 mph
0-60 mph	7.3 secs
Torque	350 Nm, 258 ft-lb

Thanks, this is the 2.0 I will be going for the 2.5 which should be around 5.7 0-60 which is the same as my wagon. 

 

What i was after here is someone who knew the difference between the 2 specs and the key things to look out for to tell what engine model it was. 

 

Now I just want an STI ha ha

Right the owner has got back and it has the EJ255 not the 257. Now i need a Fozzy geek to help me out here and let me know if the compression was changed for the 257 and so making it the faster engine?

Its a 2006 car but clearly running the older engine as I suspected. 

Based on some of the discussions that have been had on the forum before you can get the same power from both engines however it is the delivery that is different the 2.5 lump will get you more drive lower down in the rev range

The STI has an improve basic spec all around to start with, brakes chassis, suspension as well as engine so you will not necessarily need to make any modifications..... however, they are addictive

Here are the two im looking at...they have different grilles so one is a facelift and probably the newer engine...but which one?

 

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201702252679845?maximum-mileage=80000&model=FORESTER&transmission=Manual&radius=1500&keywords=XT&make=SUBARU&postcode=bn84lp&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&sort=price-asc&advertising-location=at_cars&page=1

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201702011874790?advertising-location=at_cars&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&make=SUBARU&keywords=XTen&radius=1500&model=FORESTER&maximum-mileage=100000&sort=price-asc&postcode=bn84lp&transmission=Manual&page=1

 

The blue one is clearly post facelift and as such I would guess has the 257 engine and the extra few horse power too.

As above...mr b always recommends the pre facelift over post facelift and he knows his stuff. Reckons they are put together better etc

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20 minutes ago, david1972 said:

As above...mr b always recommends the pre facelift over post facelift and he knows his stuff. Reckons they are put together better etc

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Yup this is true and he does know a thing or two about Fozzys (and other stuff)

OK that puts further confusion on ha ha. Does Mr B know if the post facelift is the more powerful engine though? are there any other factors involved?

I always thought the engine power between the E255 & E257 are pretty much identical.

From memory the basic power is about 237bhp.

XTen is a better spec than the XT.

I was told to go with the E255 as it's a stronger engine.

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