Kite surfer seeks rad wagon

[ashleym4261]

Hi All,

I have had my eye on a forester for a while. I am tempted to snap up a Subaru Forester STI 2004 SG9 2.5i JDM fresh import (2004) from Ace Imports in reading. I am a first time Subaru buyer. Any advice on things to look out for? I am also wondering if I can find someone in the Reading area to take a look for me and report before I mission down from Leeds.

https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/subaru/forester/subaru-forester-sti-2004-sg9-2-5i-jdm-fresh-import/9692092

Is this a smart buy? Any advice would be much appreciated. Many Thanks.

[Newman2213]

1 hour ago, ashleym4261 said:

Hi All,

I have had my eye on a forester for a while. I am tempted to snap up a Subaru Forester STI 2004 SG9 2.5i JDM fresh import (2004) from Ace Imports in reading. I am a first time Subaru buyer. Any advice on things to look out for? I am also wondering if I can find someone in the Reading area to take a look for me and report before I mission down from Leeds.

https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/subaru/forester/subaru-forester-sti-2004-sg9-2-5i-jdm-fresh-import/9692092

Is this a smart buy? Any advice would be much appreciated. Many Thanks.

Hello

 

I'm no expert, but I bought a JDM a few months ago.

Mine is an STI wagon 2001

-It should have zero rust, ask for the auction sheet, it will give you a score out of 5 for it's condition, the Japanese are extremely thorough so anything above 4 is good, it has an air intake, which means it should have been mapped for, I would ask about that, other than that, the 2.5 engine has a bad reputation but on a JDM STI hopefully it will have either a forged or semi forged engine.

An identification plate  under the bonnet will give you the engine code and gearbox code, check them for reliability. 

I have included a picture.

I'm in pontefract if you want to walk around mine 

 

[Jay762]

Wotcha and welcome - feel free to keep us updated on your decision