Forrester turbo
20 September 2002, 05:30 PM
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Had an import ST/b for a while after a MY97 Impreza Turbo, an Impreza it's not! Yes it's got loads of room, goes well and for a, what do they call it? an SUV? it handles well but I could not live with it after the Impreza and so ended up with an Impreza Wagon which I love. Also the wife did not like it so it had to go......
20 September 2002, 06:50 PM
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My brother bought one earliier in the year and thinks its wonderful. Agreed not as good a fast road car as an Impreza but more practical from his point of view but still pretty quick without actually looking it.
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20 September 2002, 07:37 PM
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I have had 2 in the past three years and I can recommend them. I recently traded mine in for an Impreza WRX 5 door (shooting brake). I find the prezza a bit strange after all these years in a quasi estate car but hell its fast in comparison, but the Forester was no slouch. In my old and tender years I am finding the prezza a bit too nippy for my liking so I am thinking of trading in for the new Forester when its out. I will lose buckets of money I know but the experience of owning the definative rally car for the road will have been worth it.......Blutes
Then again I may part ex the Maxi and keep the prezza as a "classic"
Then again I may part ex the Maxi and keep the prezza as a "classic"
20 September 2002, 07:44 PM
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We bought one about 3 weeks ago. I've got it for the Mrs and the new baby really, but so far I've been the main driver. Personal opinion so far is excellent. The handling has suprised me the most it can really corner. Its great fun and so practical.
Paul
Saying all that I miss my STI 5
so much, I can wait until my replacement copmes along.
Paul
Saying all that I miss my STI 5
so much, I can wait until my replacement copmes along.
21 September 2002, 12:54 PM
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Had my import Forester T/tb for nine months now. It replaced a Legacy turbo. No, it's not an Impreza, but 260bhp is quick enough and it's got the load space I need and no sill. There are lots of mods that can be done and servicing is no problem. A major plus point for me was that the import does not have the usual black, oppressive Subaru interior and it's a very understated car, does not attract attention, which I prefer.
Personal choice in the end !
Brian
Personal choice in the end !
Brian
23 September 2002, 09:51 AM
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Here's my baby - hope this picture upload works...
Mods so far are 17" MIM with 215/50 T1s. 4 pot brakes with EBC greens and discs. ITG filter and Scoobysport box. 21mm rear ARB.
Speed wise it does 0-60 in 6.34 and 0-100 in 18.14 secs.
As Brian says, they are a Q car and they do actually go soft-road.
Nick
Mods so far are 17" MIM with 215/50 T1s. 4 pot brakes with EBC greens and discs. ITG filter and Scoobysport box. 21mm rear ARB.
Speed wise it does 0-60 in 6.34 and 0-100 in 18.14 secs.
As Brian says, they are a Q car and they do actually go soft-road.
Nick
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