New member thinking about buying a 2003 Forster with an issue
 

Hello All

New here; based in the UK

As you can see I'm thinking about buying a Forester (2.0 petrol, manual, 2003)

My mum, bother and uncle have all had good experiences with theirs, so . . . .

Only issue with the one I've been offered (108k miles, £400) is that the diver's window doesn't work and is stuck about 2" open -- seller says it needs a new fuse but all the other electric windows work fine.

So: what to do? Buy it? Or no?

THANKS

if its only a fuse then yeah buy it, take the correct fuse with you and try it-if it isnt the fuse then offer less money.

worst case is it needs a new motor/switch which wont be mega £ anyway.

Thanks! Looks like you're not far from me in the Midlands.

Anything else I should check out or be warned about? It's had its cam belt done.

THANKS

ah yes i see your only a few mins from me.

for £400 take a gamble mate just do the usual checks like oil/water/panel gaps/tyres/any odd noises/mot history check/start from cold/start from hot etc

Thanks. Will do.

Tyres looked good but I think on the AWD system they all have to be pretty much the same??

MOT, panels etc all OK.

You know I think I might just buy it!

like i said mate for £400 quid you may aswell.

you got a link to the advert?

Private sale. Friend of a friend. But worth a punt I think

good luck mate, get some pictures up when you can

I've a 2002 Forester Sport with 56k miles on the clock... it's great.

It's nice sitting that bit higher up than in the Hatch STi 330s lol

did you buy it or not buddy?

Hi, sorry no I passed on it. I think the tax / insurance / mpg was more than I'd bargained for. Will look out for one in future, or maybe an Outback.

I think you'll find an outback will be more than £400 to purchase. :eek:

Yes, no rush though. One day!

Hi,
If you ever need any help with insurance at all then please feel free to drop me a line.
Regards,
Dan.