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Seen another Forester.. reg dec 2005... 108k miles 12 months MOT til 9th Jan 2021... reg is YR55YLT MOT history looks good. They said its in excellent condition..BUT even though they have owned it for 5 years have no history at all, they say they lost it its a good price I think £1650 ovno I dont want to miss a good one but with no history am I risking it Its in staffordshire.. anyone around that area that could take a look for a few bottle of wine..

Quick question Whats the leg room like in a used forester ( such as below ) with say a 6 footer in the front. I have looked at a V70 as well and although it looks a big estate the leg room in the back is terrible if the front passengers are tall ? https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202001176291214

thanks I presume tho.. that the parts are more expensive than a Ford and the independent good dealers are rarer ?

Correct me if Im wrong... I had some comments made on another forum which said that it would cost me an arm and a leg if it went wrong ? Is that correct ? My car has packed up so couldn't get there as I am a carer who is luckily working locally The advert is https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201907049703108 cheers

That one sold but I really like another one I have seen 2009 Subaru Impreza 2.0 R , full dealership history, 9 months MOT (KT59UDB), 3 months warranty, 100k miles £2280 Had 2 subaru's ( over 15 years ago ) and they never missed a beat... Only doing 4k miles a year, 80% local, 20% maybe 60mile max Advice pls before it goes ?

As well as seeing a Forester I have also spotted an imprezza 2.0GX (2005) As on my other post I am a carer that only does about 4k miles a year, wants reliability and a nice car to drive with hopefully no big bills for next 12 months Does this fit the bill ? https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201910133276247 I check the MOT history but it only has the last one , no previous ones, although the advert says it has been with the family all the time and not rust etc cheers

thanks for the advice

Thanks for that here is the advert https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202001025727283

My current car has bit the dust after 3 years if faithful service ( not a subaru ) and I wanted a reliable motor as I am a carer. I only do about 4k miles a year so petrol not that important I have seen a 2008 Subaru Forester 2.0 XEn , excellent MOT history ( BK08FWS ) but very high miles 168,000 The dealer is asking £1500 Is this potentially a money put for me ? cheer

Thanks for everyone's help...I think I'll say no If anyone sees a sub £800 impreza that would fit my bill..let me know !

he certainly sounds genuine, my only concern is that he has only had it three months and says he needs the money for with his kiddie...it just always seem to strike alarm bells with me.. .and its over 4 hours away so I would have to buy on his word and not see it !

I have seen a 1998 Impreza saloon ( non turbo ), only 80k miles, mainly subaru history, currently owned my mechanic and mot tester who will sell it to me with 12 months mot for.....£650 He say there is no rust, nothing wrong with the car, gold alloys..just needs the paint freshening up so...should I or shouldnt I I am 50+ so so worry with insurance, and only 3k miles a year Thanks

thanks..i've asked quick question.. is the auto worth considering at all ?

Thanks What does this sound like ? 2002 02 REG SUBARU IMPREZA 2.0 GX SPORT 4x4. WAGON. 94k MILES. IN SILVER WITH DARK FULL SPORTS INTERIOR, FULL ELECTRIC PACK, BOTH ELECTRIC MIRRORS AND WINDOWS, CD , A/C, PAS, ABS, MOMO STEERING WHEEL, WELL MAINTAINED, DRIVES AND LOOKS SUPERB, FULL SERVICE HISTORY, HPI CLEAR £1295

..what about the difference between a mk1 sport (2000) and a the mk2 sport (2002)..other than the looks which you either like or dont, is the newer car any better or more reliable etc..

Thanks for that..I found one for 1000 and asked the questions you suggested...the answers as you say probably reflect the price ! - any rust,accident damage No rust, but someone has driven it into something on the front right. Bonnet is a bit creased. It's only cosmetic. The whole car is a bit ropey in terms of bodywork, not rust just dents and dings. Looks good but it's a well used car. - any head gasket problems, idle issues Doesn't seem to be, no. It's lovely on the motorway, quick and economical. - is the clutch on the way out Doesn't seem to be? - any service history, oil change frequency FSH up to 80k or so, after that it's been owned by a mechanic, he's done all the servicing on it though obviously I have no proof of this. Looking at the overall condition of the car, other than the dents and dings, i'd say it had been pretty well cared for during it's life. - timing belt last changed Not sure. - condition of tyres,discs,pads All seem fine. Brakes ok, goes in a straight line, brakes in a straight line.

After 10 years away I am back to looking for a used impreza...I won't go into detail but circumstances mean I can only spend up to a £1000 I want a non turbo modem, prefer 4 door but would consider 5 door A long time ago I had a 5dr impreza sw turbo (1st gen) and I still prefer that shale So , as I'm looking for a non turbo model do I still have to be VERY careful checking a car out..ie could it still cost me an arm and a leg if it breaks! I will only do about 3k miles a year. I have a great local mechanic who will look after it.. Any advice would be great. For example is a 2002 later model more sensible than an earlier 2000(1st gen) model Cheers

Had to eventually buy a manual car for my son to drive so need to sell my Outback Details Below :- - No. of owners, including me - 4 - Date of registration - 01/04/1999 - What is the specific trim spec of the car- Outback AWD - half leather - Auto or manual - Auto - Expiry date of current MOT - April 21st 2014 - Expiry date of current road tax - October 2013 - All MOTs to 2006 - Book stamped to 45k and then I had a full service at 107k - Cambelt Replaced at 107k - Starts first time, no known problems except sun roof ( but they may just need oiling ) Any sensible offers considered but no silly ones ! Peter Cheshire

Just to let everyone know that I really need to sell my Outback quickly over the next two weeks so open to offers. As I said I need a manual focus for my son to drive so willing to let it go for a steal..if I dont hear back by Sunday from anyone on the forum I will presume theres no interest so will sell it cheap elsewhere.. cheers

Info for people in case they are interested.. Its a 15year old car..nothing of that age will have perfect bodywork or interior so I cant possibly answer every question and describe every single mark on the car. What I will say is that it is incredibly reliable, start first time, lovely engine, nice bodywork with no rust, and runs and drives fantastic. Faults..Sunroof doesnt seem to to work but someone told me its probably not been used so may just need some WD40. To be honest the a/c works great so not needed it. Other than that there are a few scuffs on the bumpers but only cosmetic. They were on when I bought it. - No. of owners, including me - 4 - Date of registration - 01/04/1999 - What is the specific trim spec of the car- Outback AWD - half leather - Auto or manual - Auto - Expiry date of current MOT - April 21st 2014 - Expiry date of current road tax - 6 months Tax - Do you have all previous MOTs - All MOTs to 2006 - Do any of the last 3 MOTs have any advisories - Windscreen mark, Slight oil leak, backbox skin - Does the car have a full and verifiable service history - Book stamped to 45k and then at 107k - Details of the services carried out to date - Cambelt Replaced at 107k - What mpg (town and mixed and motorway) do you get real world - Approx 30 I have been advised on here to sell it at around £1000-1200 but will take offers possibly over £850 ish BUT I'm not entering into hours of negotiation. If I didnt have to get a manual for my son it would not be going

Ideally around £850 but that price could be just what dealers are offering if I buy an overpriced car from them ! You are the experts you tell me...

Thanks for that http://s1183.photobucket.com/user/tempshare/slideshow/

I have put pictures in the Gallery.. are they not working ..if not I will have to sort it out Cheers

had no interest from anyone in the club..shame..anyway looks like I will have to sell it through the normal routes.. I'll let you all know when its sold