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Lovely, picking the forester up tomorrow. A few issues like power steering belt to change before the show which would be nice. Anxious taking it on a 120 mile round trip a couple of days after buying it lol. Am sure I will be there though as sounds ace and you seem like a great bunch.

Lol, lovely thanks Stants. Crap day at work and drinking to much. So I will be able to get out ok and will not be stuck? Sorry again, need reassurance as new to this sort of thing really and want to be right.

I don't mind driving in the dark but as the bulb keeps blowing I don't want more points of fines lol. I know you are only taking the mick but hope you understand. I like to be on the stand though as more social and part of the club. Just needed to be sure could get out at 4pm ish as sometimes I know you can get stuck in. If this is all ok with you I would like to come and will order the tickets for me and the wife and take the pass. Do I owe anything for the pass? Hope I am making sense. Had a few drinks already.

So it would not be ok to leave the stand at 4pm? Sorry, just to be clear.

There is a lot of moisture in the light which I think is the cause. This is the Forrester btw not Impreza but want to bring Forester as better for whole family and long ish distance. I think it blows when turned on. That's the reason I would want to leave around 4pm and not sure if this is ok if on the stand. If this works out ok I will be there if Forester is acceptable.

What are the times? Keep getting a blown headlight bulb so don't think I should travel in the dark. Many thanks both.

Ooh tempted but just don't know as Mrs at work. Would I be able to be on the stand? How would Mrs get in if only one pass. Both children under 13 so that's a plus. What are the times? Under 2 hour drive from me which is good.

These tickets seem to fly fast as I was interested in coming. Would have been me, the Mrs and 2 kids. Thinking to short notice now as well and busy weekend. Would have probably made changes to accommodate the day though. Enjoy all.

No worries, like to get involved in local ish (sub 2 hours) meet ups. I am a family man though so day time and weekends are best for me. Will keep an eye out. Got a choice between Impreza and Forester now though!!

Shame this is not on a weekend otherwise I would have travelled over if it was during the day time. Enjoy!

I loved it to be honest. The Impreza feels faster and sounded louder but this was more comfortable and refined but at the same time fast enough. We drove it on country roads and it handled well. Both Tim and I had a good few miles out of it. It was easier for my fat knackered body to get out of as well lol. I still love the Impreza but have agreed with the Mrs to sell it and maybe one of the other cars so we are left with 2. In hindsight I should not have purchased a classic impreza but newer imprezas were more expensive by miles. Nothing against the Impreza at all but this is better in everyway for my uses. Added bonus is the car is fitted with some lovely component speakers, an amp and tasteful sub.

Hi Matt, assume you got hold of Tim? He mentioned you today. Well we went to take a look and ended up agreeing a price for it. Very nice motor. In need of a little bit of work such as clutch (not just yet but high), headlight unit, power steering pulley, electric window motor and passenger wing mirror motor. Got the car for a decent ish price considering faults. Needs a good clean and polish etc. Tim was a diamond. Gave it a thorough check over which took best part of an hour plus my normal checks and the Mrs etc. Got to sort out money, insurance and then collect. Appreciate all the comments from you guys. A little extravagant considering just got the Impreza but a real gem I hope.

Cheers everyone for thoughts. I am booked to have a look tomorrow afternoon with the Mrs and Tim. Main issue is the headlamp and blowing bulb as MOT is up in November so does not give long to source one and sort it. Always cautious when being sold so close to MOT expiry. Just as well taking an expert. He is adamant he would prefer to keep rather than drop price which is fair enough. Would the window tints be from new or aftermarket?

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Yeah, appreciate the advice. I have 2 children already so that will be 3, 5 of us in total. I am pretty sure it would be a bit faster than my standard classic turbo impreza which is nice but happy with that performance but don't want anything slower. Is the 2.5 a standard flat 4 or 6 cylinder? I think I would sell the Impreza the more I think about it I got it. Shame but cant have everything. My Mrs thinks it looks like a hurst in black and lowered lol.

Cheers Stants. Going to have a look at it tomorrow with Tim. Mrs wants me to sell the Impreza if I get it though which is a bit of a pain. I tried to compromise and get her to sell her C Max lol. One reason I started looking at the Forrester is after got Impreza found out Mrs is expecting plus I broke my back a few years ago and sometimes seize up. I struggle to get in and out then. Not keen on selling the Impreza as already had some work done to and more booked to get it tip top. Also only had it a few weeks and never looks good. May sell the Mazda 6 instead lol. As I say I am bad with decisions like this as like to many cars.

is the 2.5 less reliable or cause any more issues than the 2.0? Tim has confirmed he would check it over for me and take a look etc. To tempting lol.

I am a sensible driver but like to have power for occasional use and safe overtaking etc so MPG would be ok I think. Getting ok ish out of the Impreza. Appreciate the input. Looks like it has spent a bit of time with Scoobyclinic by the printout. Performance sounds nice. Air con and a few internal luxury's over the Impreza make it appeal to me although would keep both if I were to get it. Will sleep on it.

Yeah, I could afford it. I think Tim would go with me as only 20 minute drive from him. I would of course ask. He has already seen the advert and responded saying it appeared nice from the advert but that says nothing I know. Seems an honest seller and like the interior. I am not good with decisions though at all, ponder for such a long time and when I go and see it I know I would fall in love assuming it is sound after an inspection and would buy. Would probably then regret though sometimes. Don't want to many fuel suckers lol.

Hi all, I am tempted to take a look at this Forester. I have a 2008 c max which I am not keen on plus a Mazda 6 and Impreza. Fancy swaping the c max and like this a lot plus close to me. Tim Farmer lives really close to me so struck up a good relationship with him to look after my Impreza. Just not sure, Terrible with decisions in general but looks nice minus a few issues. Hope its ok to post the link. Not my car at all. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221901843613?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Hi all, looking for an impreza manual so I can do some stuff myself. Assuming Haynes is the one to go for but wanting to check there are no better options. Thanks all.

And the ad looks nice with a reasonable price as well in my opinion. Worth a look for sure.

Hello and welcome.

They are pretty visable straps so will paint them with hammerite. I take it they look ok matt?

Maybe some black hammerite type paint them. Are they removable?