Advice for buyer

[biffa1968]

Good Evening Guys

I would really appreciate your help

I'm really interested in buying a forester as I live in rural Northumberland which gets its fair share of rain, snow and where some B roads resemble farm tracks 🙂

This 2014 Subaru is up for sale only a few miles away. My brother (a mechanic of 40 years and supervisor of the workshop at a local non-Subaru dealership) dismissed it immediately. He said the mileage was too high and the seller was simply looking to 'get shot of it'.

2014 Subaru Forester
XC Premium Edition
2.0 Boxer Diesel
Fulltime 4wd
1 Owner From New
Full Subaru Service History
2 Keys
HPI Clear
MOT Expires Nov 2024

This Subaru is not only a fantastic spec car but it is also a 1 owner car with Full Subaru Service History all done by the same Subaru Dealer AF Noble & Son. 09/2015 12,353 Miles | 04/2016 24,866 Miles | 12/2016 34,575 Miles | 10/2017 45,410 Miles | 10/2018 55,327 Miles | 10/2019 65,755 Miles | 10/2020 74,036 Miles | 10/2021 81,883 Miles | 10/2022 82,594 Miles | 10/2023 98,749 Miles. There isn't a better Forester on the market you simply can't get better than 1 owner full main dealer history.

I've paid for a full check and the it checks out - services etc. It is well below market value but he's a private seller so there's no warranty etc. included. Any money saved I would be happy to pay for a full service/new set of matching tyres etc. - I'd love to be driving this for the next 20 years!

Should I take it for a test drive, pay for a vehicle inspection or give it a miss and keep looking?

Your advice would be so appreciated.

Many thanks

Martin

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/156110468084?itmmeta=01HS9CJ1139PE1J3SAEPVXY76C&hash=item2458e8b3f4:g:utAAAOSw-ipl7hP9&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA4BwPNsNoLOYmA6k6r0ZmM%2BEf7KMOpvrEVzWnQpi1gZk%2FQHxk7%2FIVyYw2UBXhSOl84qHUEFqrlrKCnsE1QzJ08q%2FSJd27Ewhjati1DoIXoRdTUmMUoPAgK9%2FvVa1O9kCQ9KHY1IWLzG2ZZeQATL7lq62ffMQEbsF0DPIzqXXjDGI%2BIlb%2FsZBiaGmi7SBup0jF1CDcf7K%2BZcheaSWRNulFEImHKkyU5LpNB5czfNxruTiv8%2FRoNjyd5htRAdj3I%2F88QrWa%2BcuWcLn4POr4yRlL4O1AuRDYyVN1cWBalOsExDWy|tkp%3ABk9SR9qQyKzKYw

[Mr B]

don't expect to be driving any newer car for 20 years as most uneconomical repair in less than 15 years .
I not biggest believer in 1 owner cars being that special, scenario is that 1 owner can get tight on expenditure in later years of ownership while a second owner would of injected more money .
Also looks like that eBay seller flips cars .
It likely need new front discs and pads pretty soon and possibly some suspension work .
Check front and rear subframes for corrosion ( front is serious known issue, tap/poke test as visual looking is not good enough )
Subaru diesel engine is not always that great and has some well known issues .
Not trying put you off, more a case of making you judge the car in a well thought out way.
What you got realise is newer car you get the lower the component quality and lifespan is and more expensive and frequent the repairs .