Looking to buy a 2004 Forester Cross Sports

[Dr. Acula]

As per the title say I'm looking to buy a 2004, 66k, jdm, Forester Cross Sports, sj20T, auto.

Not being very experienced with the Forester, what to pay attention to before I go 4 it.

What would the above go for? (Money wise )

Pros & Contras re: a jdm?

Thanks 

[Barney CST]

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[Dr. Acula]

Long story short, not very impressed wth the one I've seen and decided on a 2007 Forester Cross Sports. 

[WearyBrummie]

I just bought the same, hope you enjoy it - love mine. 

[Dr. Acula]

Just got mine yesterday. 2007 Forester Cross Sports 31k miles, 2.0T, Fujitsubo exaust. 

I'll try to post some pictures asap.

[duggyfresh]

7 hours ago, Dr. Acula said:

Just got mine yesterday. 2007 Forester Cross Sports 31k miles, 2.0T, Fujitsubo exaust. 

I'll try to post some pictures asap.

Hi, how are you finding it? is auto or manual? 

[Dr. Acula]

Auto 4EAT, it is a different car that I had (Fiesta ST, 1.6T)

It's like a Boeing 747 vs a Messerschmitt. Nice power, soft, bit too soft in corners but just had it for three days.

I really like the tranny,  very responsive (got tired of manuals)

What I like the most is the "sleeper" look. They may look big and clumsy but ...hold my beer.

[duggyfresh]

8 hours ago, Dr. Acula said:

Auto 4EAT, it is a different car that I had (Fiesta ST, 1.6T)

It's like a Boeing 747 vs a Messerschmitt. Nice power, soft, bit too soft in corners but just had it for three days.

I really like the tranny,  very responsive (got tired of manuals)

What I like the most is the "sleeper" look. They may look big and clumsy but ...hold my beer.

Sounds good, although you say soft, does it handle well and inspire confidence in the bends? I understand its not going to be as planted as a regular car but in between would be a good compromise. Also have you used the sport shift? 

[Dr. Acula]

Don't get me wrong it handles well as goog as a regular car (fiesta st is not a regular car).

What do you mean by sport shift? Put it in semi-manual and shift? No.

[duggyfresh]

53 minutes ago, Dr. Acula said:

Don't get me wrong it handles well as goog as a regular car (fiesta st is not a regular car).

What do you mean by sport shift? Put it in semi-manual and shift? No.

Yeah it has the buttons on the steering wheel, to move into semi auto etc. I think the box is called sportronic 4eat.