TheKev Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 Afternoon all, I have lurked for many moons deciding if a forester would be a good buy and now I have a family it makes sense.. or thats what I told he wife lol I am wanting a 2.5xt 2006 prob as costs rise a little after that. I have spotted a few, but all miles away so might need to ask for help. Other than that, I love the look and the performance and how much space!!!!!! Plus I just have to have one... simple! I live in Preston but work all over the place. Hope to get good knowledge from you all and have a laugh... thats what life is about!
Jay762 Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 Wotcha and welcome - keep us posted on the progress and if we can help out we will ;)
stants Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 Hi mate welcome, very capable car. I was deciding weather to go for an impreza wagon or foz. The foz won it for me due to the being a little more under the radar. Had mine just over a year now and loved every minute. I just wished it had snowed at christmas. Most of us have had to travel for good examples so don't be afraid to ask for help as we're all a friendly lot here
TheKev Posted July 30, 2014 Author Posted July 30, 2014 Thanks for the welcome, I have spotted one I like but it is in London and I am not the most mechanically minded person about. I would go and see it but I live in Preston so it is a bit of a travel, and I work away from home and just had a baby so cant take too much time away from her. If there is any good people on London (near Ace Cafe) then give me a pm and I will give you details. Thanks Kev
stants Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 Congrats on the new arival, thats exactly the same reason I got mine :-D Post up the ad on here if you like, migjt be a case of someone knowing about it or letting you know a bit more on what to look for or ask.
TheKev Posted July 30, 2014 Author Posted July 30, 2014 Thanks man, babies are awesome, will be teaching her how to details from a young age.. little hands can get to places I cant reach in the engine bay lol. Here is the ad, not sure if it is the right place to post it, so please move it if its wrong. http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201407105715573/sort/default/radius/1500/make/subaru/price-to/2500/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/page/1/colour/black/postcode/pr21qn/model/forester/advert-type/Classified/transmission/manual/usedcars/fuel-type/petrol?logcode=p
stants Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 Seems cheap for the year, but looks tidy and all leather is in god nick, have you made any inquiries into it or have you just been browsing the classified ? One thing to bare in mind is being an 06 tax is £480 for the year There doesn't seem to be a great deal of info on it ? But I'd see when the belts were done last as its quite a big job. Theres a buying guide on here which is pretty handy not sure if you've had a look ?
TheKev Posted July 30, 2014 Author Posted July 30, 2014 Spotted it a day or so ago, but haven't called yet due to work, and not being able to get a quiet 5 minutes. Was going to call tomorrow and ask about the service history, as I know the belts will be about 400+ ish for an specialist. I know mileage is high, but from everything I can find, if serviced and looked after a little then they are bullet proof! 1
david1972 Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 Worth looking for a late 55 plate if you can find one mate...will save you over 200 sheets a year on tax. If you aren't in a massive rush, it may be worth the wait for something a little more local; say within 100 miles or so. I'll have a look on the trader to see if anything jumps out at me, although a turbo at that money could be hard to find
david1972 Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 There's a Foz like stantons just off the m62 if you don't mind going back a generation....02 plate so one of the run out models, turbo, only 61k with FSH. Worth a call perhaps.... http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201406305418090?atmobcid=soc3 1
TheKev Posted July 30, 2014 Author Posted July 30, 2014 Not a bad find there David, I might have to go have a look at that one. I did like the next gen though, and I am drawn to the black ones as well (no rude comments lol) Are there any members in the big smoke who know their stuff and could look at the 2006 plate one for me and /I will look at the 02 model myself. Thanks for the find though. I know the tax is a bugger, but I think the extra power and looks could be worth it... not sure until I find out more info. Really cant wait to get one though.... then a few little tweeks here and there to make it a little more me and I will pretend I am happy until I change something else lol.
david1972 Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 No probs mate...I'm well versed in trader searching recently, as others will testify [emoji14] 1
david1972 Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 Or for some even more stealthy power..... http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201407015460244?atmobcid=soc3 Price cut by £500 in the last 3 weeks....was on my radar until I found mine
stants Posted July 31, 2014 Posted July 31, 2014 Good find there david, that foz has hardly been run in ! Some nice extras too by the looks of things
david1972 Posted July 31, 2014 Posted July 31, 2014 Yeah, didn't know if the 2nd Scooby was still on your agenda either mate
stants Posted July 31, 2014 Posted July 31, 2014 Haha after ringing my insurance company the other day on behalf of the misses it's not. She now wants small safe diesel.
david1972 Posted July 31, 2014 Posted July 31, 2014 Haha after ringing my insurance company the other day on behalf of the misses it's not. She now wants small safe diesel. Ahem lol [emoji54]
david1972 Posted August 5, 2014 Posted August 5, 2014 That outback is down to 2 grand now.....no money at all, an absolute steal [emoji54]
TheKev Posted August 5, 2014 Author Posted August 5, 2014 It's a 3l petrol though and it's nice bit I do a fair few miles with work and it would kill me to fuel up a full tank each week if not more lol. Just keeping my eye out for a forester and fingers crossed it will be soon. It is tempting though.
david1972 Posted August 5, 2014 Posted August 5, 2014 It'll give you better mpg than a 2.5T Foz mate [emoji6]
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