Hi Everyone
I was hoping some experienced subaru owners might lend me some of their knowledge
Hopefully soon ill be getting my first subaru, a 2004 forester 2.5 XT.
Im really looking forward to it but i was hoping for some advice on what to look out for and what to ask the current owner as the car is too far away for me to check it out and i dont want to waste a trip.
The car has around 89,000 miles (which im sure really means 90,000) and will have a full mot when i buy it.
Its just failed the mot with worn front droplinks, a leaking CV boot and a brake fluid leak which the owner is now getting fixed.
Its had some work done to it including the cambelt, new aluminium radiator, BC Racing Adjustable coilover suspension & stainless steel exhaust.
It also sounds like the car has been used for towing another car at least once.
I was wondering what questions should i be asking, what should i expect when i go and see it and what should i be looking out for as red flags to turn the other way.
I know im asking people to do alot of the work for me on this but i cant seem to find any buyers guides on the car or any consistent information of common problems.
Im already aware of some of the more common little faults - window motors, sunroof problems, window wind noise etc but none of the main mechanical ones.
Any help at all will be very much appreciated.
Thanks
Jelly