Richb77

Hi all. I've owned my 2012 (Sh model 2008-2012) for 5 years now and love it as mich now as I did the day I picked it up. There is one slight bug though and that's probably coming from me having had several sportier cars with short shifters. I want a short throw kit for my Forester. Searching for one is impossible as it's far too civilised to mod like this :). So what I want to know is, is the Forester shifter compatible with an Impreza? I know they share a lot. Thanks for any help. Richb77

Good point about petrol being cheaper to buy. Road tax here in Germany is calculated on fuel type (Diesel is more expensive because of the emissions) and CC. I had a 3.0TDI Audi and the tax was €430 a year! That being said the cost of a litre of diesel here is roughly 30c a litre less than petrol (E10 at that!) coupled with extra mileage means in my calcs diesel (for me) is the best way. Good to hear all sides. I am still not worried. DPF is a HUGE white elephant...But when they are law...What can you do?

I assume that reading the codes is more complex than a standard code reader can manage? I have an Autel reader that will erase errors (and probably more).

Ha! I dont want you to think i am anything other than grateful for the words of advise...Its what i asked for! Its not putting me off to be honest. No car is full proof...I owned an Audi A4 B5 3.0tdi quattro a couple of years ago. Everyone said the engines and gearboxes where bulletproof...No it wasnt. The gearbox was AWFUL but supposedly (even according to Audi) the better one available! I also (years ago) had a Volvo C70 T5. Again supposedly bullet proof and i had nothing but trouble. Both low mileage well documented cars. One thing i do like in Germany is if i buy from a dealer (doesnt have to be franchised) MINIMUM warranty (which covers EVERYTHING but servicing and tyres) is 12 months. Its law...certainly in Hesse (Well thats what the trader told me when i bought my Mini and gave me 24 month all inclusive warranty). At 1000+Km a week i will find out how good/bad the car is fast. I like your suggestion about an extended test drive. I may try and wangle a day or at the least a few hours. Thanks for being honest and clear. Its the best kind of advise!

Jesus. Your putting me off! But thats all good advise and taken aboard. Thanks.

I agree that DPF is a complete load of kaka. However. When i commute 130 miles a day at my own cost i need a diesel (or deeper pockets) and nothing made in the last 5 or 6 years doesnt have DPF. So i am stuck with it :(.

Hi All. Yes i am a noob here...And a complete noob to Subarus (except when i drove a mates Brand new Impreza STi in 2008 and fell in love with it). I am contemplating switching my current commuter (due to a recent change in job and extended commute now) from a Supercharged Cooper S to an oilburner. I saw a 2012 Forester Diesel over the weekend and ignoring its inflated price, i was really taken with it. I have read peoples comments on the diesel unit and mentioning reliability woes and troubles but cant find specifics. How is the diesel boxer for reliability? I know no car is impervious but if it eats oil filters for example, i can live with it. If it lunches turbos and bearings for example....Ill take a walk :) Cheers for the heads up and pointers!

OK, My location may say "Bird Mountain" but i took the liberty of translating my location into English. I am an Expat, Pome, Limey (call me what you like i am not offended) living in Hessen Germany, Vogelsberg (Bird Mountain) to be precise. I am looking to upgrade my commuter (a 210bhp 2006 mini Cooper S) to something that handles the 130 miles a day i do without guzzling fuel like its trying to rid the world of the evil "Guzzolene" whilst trying to also shake my teeth out over every ripple in the road. I REALLY took to a Forester Diesel i saw at the weekend and am here spotting for advise before taking the plunge. I hate that my first post (after introduction) is a question...But there are not many brands of vehicle i have never owned and Subaru is on that very exclusive list...for now.