Rev-O

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

the shreksta

iTrader: (20)

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.

Rev-O

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

the shreksta

iTrader: (20)

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

Rev-O

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!

the shreksta

iTrader: (20)

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

you got a link to the advert?

Rev-O

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

the shreksta

iTrader: (20)

good luck mate, get some pictures up when you can

salsa-king

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

the shreksta

iTrader: (20)

did you buy it or not buddy?

Rev-O

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.

BrownPantsRacing

iTrader: (6)

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

Rev-O

Yes, no rush though. One day!

DAN@ADRIAN FLUX

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