99greenwagon

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cmon forester owners, lets see those sti's!

99greenwagon

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where are you sti owners?

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99greenwagon

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didnt work mate.

Mog

99greenwagon

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stunning! surely u dont own both???? have to say they look superb,which one is yours mate?

99greenwagon

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is the blue one an 04? the black 05 onwards?

99greenwagon

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any pics of interior/under bonnet etc?

Mog

The black one is an 06, the blue an 04 and 06........now on our 4th FSTi (cant find any pics) which is a 06 with 400BHP forged engine....might keep this one..lol

Mog

99greenwagon

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just noticed...thats 2 different blue ones!

99greenwagon

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what model is the bottom pic?

Mog

06 Facelift with optional STi lip spoiler

Mog

The black 06 in the first pic had the STi Aero kit fitted.

99greenwagon

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ok,what do u think about the 04 spec? is there many benefits from going for a 05 onwards other than the look of the front end?

Mog

The facelift was basically just that with very few mechanical changes, the 04 car was very "Marmite" in many peoples opinions and as such the prices are alot lower than the generally favoured facelift cars.

mog

99greenwagon

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yeah,the facelft does look slightly better,does the facelift start on 05 then?

Mog

05/06 from memory, the only real difference I noticed was slightly better steering feel but I did also have AST suspension fitted.

Mog

99greenwagon

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ok mate,thanks for that,i know litchfields and car planet get them in from time to time,do u know anywhere else that imports them etc?im assuming if you buy from anywhere else you would have to fork out for a remap straight away too? i will be looking for a 330/330 forester as i wouldnt want any less.

Mog

http://www.litchfieldimports.co.uk/s...st.asp?inc=304

or 13-15k for a 06 facelift with similar spec.

A Litchfield sourced car would be the way to go IMHO.

Mog

99greenwagon

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yea i foned them today to ask about different specs etc,and they are not buying any from japan as the yen is bad at mo.that one on the site has now sold btw.did u buy all yours from them?

99greenwagon

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forgot to ask,what sort of tax is it each year for say a 55 model?

Mog

The first 3 came from Iain and the current one was from a private sale but originated from David Hendry Cars. Road tax is £400.

Mog

99greenwagon

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99greenwagon

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one forester sti owner???????????

belliott69

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i know a couple of people on surrey scoobies who have them but don't post on here, so i'll give you this, its the european section and you should finds a few more fozza's.

http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f75/

99greenwagon

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are fozzy stis that rare then?

belliott69

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theres not many at all in this country but having been in one they are well worth the wait until you find one.

99greenwagon

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what sort of comparison would it be like with my my99 uk turbo 315/320 compared to say a 55 plate fozzy sti from litchfields running 330/330? is it in a different league?

bioforger

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yes ure classic will be a in a completely different league, forester is alot heavier isn't it.

99greenwagon

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maybe,but im expecting the forester to be alot better,it has 2.5 and 6 speed for starters,more power/more torque and at the end of the day much nicer car,better interior etc etc.i would have thought it would be as quick as my classic if not a bit quicker,im hoping i wont be dissapointed when i eventually test drive one(with 330/330). looks a far better car imho.