mark_chadwick Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Evening all, not been around for a while, new jobs, new baby, new car? Anyway looks like the RB5 has to go for something much more sensible. So as the title says, Forester STi. Just wondering if there's any thing I need to know? Servicing costs, spare parts (as an import are they V expensive?) does it share many parts with equivilant Impreza STi? Worthwhile mods? Any advice greatly appreciated! Kenny Link to comment
Richie Cross Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 You should PM Gus The Bus from Scottish Scoobies. He's got a new Forester Sti and gets parts from The States. This is his....mint!!! Link to comment
iainc Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 You should PM Gus The Bus from Scottish Scoobies.He's got a new Forester Sti and gets parts from The States. This is his....mint!!! Actually his isn't an STi... he's just trying to make it look like/go like an STi Link to comment
Richie Cross Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Actually his isn't an STi... he's just trying to make it look like/go like an STi really!!? Could've sworn he told me it was an Sti Link to comment
frank c Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 (edited) I think it's a uk top spec XT that Gus has..with all the toys and luxury items. It is very nice ps: i think there was an STi for sale in the scottish section though. Might be worthwhile contacting him for any information or details. Edited October 23, 2007 by Frank C Link to comment
mark_chadwick Posted October 23, 2007 Author Share Posted October 23, 2007 I think it's a uk top spec XT that Gus has..with all the toys and luxury items.It is very nice ps: i think there was an STi for sale in the scottish section though. Might be worthwhile contacting him for any information or details. Thanks very much fellas will pm Gus & have a look through Scotish Scoobies. Link to comment
iainc Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 I think it's a uk top spec XT that Gus has..with all the toys and luxury items.It is very nice ps: i think there was an STi for sale in the scottish section though. Might be worthwhile contacting him for any information or details. That one was finally sold (black one)... for a lot less than I thought it would go for IIRC... just wish it had been for sale back when I bought the STi as I might have been interested in it myself. Link to comment
Fulham71 Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 I have an O6 Sti for sale More than willing to take you for a quick spin sometime even so you can see what they are like thanks Paul Link to comment
graeme_mcfarlane Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 mmmm, I will ge getting a forrister STI once my impreza sti is payed off (planning on a few things for the impreza in the near future ) in my opinion the 04' shape is the best but still looking forward to seeing the next encarnation of the beast (cant be as bad as the new shape of the impreza, even though it should handle like a handling thing) Graeme Link to comment
gus the bus Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 (edited) really!!? Could've sworn he told me it was an Sti Richie, nope, never said it was an Sti its a 2.5XTien (would I lie to a copper ) but will be getting the bits to make it F as F anyway . It comes with all the gizmo's too Gus Edited October 28, 2007 by Gus the Bus Link to comment
gus the bus Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 Anyhoo, would highly recommend a Forester. I'm on my third one in ten years (had four Impreza's and a Legacy inbetween too). If your looking for something a tad more useable ie for space, off road and towing or anything like that then the Forester is the best balanced Subaru you can get for that type of thing IMHO Gus PS i'm not trying to make mine like an Sti, just different (.......and better ) Link to comment
His n Hers Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 have to say I'm well chuffed with mine (2007 WRC blue) much better than I expected & so so quick! Loads of room for the hols, plenty of storage and even has reclining rear seats! JDM radio MD player was junked asap with the speakers and TOM TOM fitted out of site under the centre dash flip up pocket (big hard drive for MP3's). Came with Zero Sports induction kit (a little noisy for my taste) and a complete Zero Sports exhaust which sounds the biz and a remap to 300BHP which is quite pleasant Probably gets as many looks and questions as the Scoob ever did (don't think there's another one round here) although the only scoobs who wave know me already. Probably the best all round car I've ever had even if the Impreza was more of a "real performanmce car", can't see me ever going back while the kids are at home. Not serviced yet so can't comment on running costs (apart from petrol) but can't see it being that bad & the insurance was way less than the modded Impreza!!! get one! Mark A Link to comment
yoda Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 I know this thread's a bit ancient now but if anyone's still looking I've got one for sale here............. http://forums.sidc.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=120312 Bob. Link to comment
Axson Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 (edited) Forester STi is an import only vehicle, they never made it for this country and it's why you wont find many Subaru dealers in this country with any on the forecourt. We had someone recently phone up our dealership and ask if we wanted to purchase it but of course it's something we couldn't retail due to the fact it's not a genuine uk car, looked amazing in WR Blue. The closest you could get would be a 2.5 225bhp XTEN and play with it yourself. Edited August 26, 2008 by Axson Link to comment
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