Opinion on Forester STI
15 August 2004, 05:00 PM
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Opinion on Forester STI
I'm thinking of buying a a Forester and whilst looking on the internet I found a website saying I could have a STI version. It is worthing having or should I stick the XT?
15 August 2004, 06:05 PM
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Chris........I'd have one tomorrow mate.........probably the most unlikely supercar on the road IMO.
Look the dogs bollox if u ask me.......have seen one at a couple of car shows and it's bloody gorgeous but sadly £30k.
Skoosh.
Look the dogs bollox if u ask me.......have seen one at a couple of car shows and it's bloody gorgeous but sadly £30k.
Skoosh.
15 August 2004, 06:12 PM
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We're looking for one at the moment. The wife wants me to chop in her STi8 for one. Nice, practical & can shift a bit 
15 August 2004, 06:49 PM
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15 August 2004, 07:37 PM
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The main difference between the STi and the XT is that the STi has the, er, STi suspension, i.e. like an Impreza STi rather than the tall tyres and little wheels on a 'normal' Forester. Oh, and a 2.5 litre engine like on a US-spec Impreza.
And STi seats and dials and stuff.
I'm seriously interested in one, but I'd like a serious test drive first - and feedback from other people who had actually got one. Since there are hardly any of them about that's the difficult bit. Mog on here looks like he's getting one - maybe we can all go and look at his when it arrives, if his wife agrees... (hint )
And STi seats and dials and stuff.
I'm seriously interested in one, but I'd like a serious test drive first - and feedback from other people who had actually got one. Since there are hardly any of them about that's the difficult bit. Mog on here looks like he's getting one - maybe we can all go and look at his when it arrives, if his wife agrees... (hint
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15 August 2004, 08:18 PM
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ricardo : And a 6 speed box, and bigger turbo than the XT ( though still only a TD04 )
<sigh> Can someone gift me 27k ??? </sigh>
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<sigh> Can someone gift me 27k ??? </sigh>
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15 August 2004, 08:30 PM
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Chris
We have the XT, but are considering swopping to the STI. Want to chat on Saturday, or even look at one (XT)?
Keith
We have the XT, but are considering swopping to the STI. Want to chat on Saturday, or even look at one (XT)?
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15 August 2004, 08:37 PM
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Nearly forgot - the US-spec Forester 2.5XT was faster to 30 than a Ferrari Enzo, according to Car & Driver magazine. I guess the Enzo makes up for it later, but can you get sheets of plasterboard or bikes 'n stuff in a Ferrari Enzo ?
And the STi should be faster than that... it has 55 bhp more then the 2.5XT out of the box, and potentially a lot more.
Nice sideways action:
http://www.caranddriver.com/article....&page_number=1
And the STi should be faster than that... it has 55 bhp more then the 2.5XT out of the box, and potentially a lot more.
Nice sideways action:
http://www.caranddriver.com/article....&page_number=1
15 August 2004, 08:53 PM
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People under rate Foresters in general.
They are no more 4x4's than an impreza. They are slightly taller with more clearance (I don't need to worry about speed bumps) but you wouldn't want to try off roading.
Mine's not an STi it's a JDM (MY99) Forester but it's still quick enough to pace a UK WRX (IMHO).
You may have a problem when you try to sell it though - the market for rocket powered family cars it tiny although perhaps the STi will be different.
They are no more 4x4's than an impreza. They are slightly taller with more clearance (I don't need to worry about speed bumps) but you wouldn't want to try off roading.
Mine's not an STi it's a JDM (MY99) Forester but it's still quick enough to pace a UK WRX (IMHO).
You may have a problem when you try to sell it though - the market for rocket powered family cars it tiny although perhaps the STi will be different.
15 August 2004, 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by No-bars Krud
Chris
We have the XT, but are considering swopping to the STI. Want to chat on Saturday, or even look at one (XT)?
Keith
We have the XT, but are considering swopping to the STI. Want to chat on Saturday, or even look at one (XT)?
Keith
That'd be good, although i'm still not 100% sure i can make that meet. The outlaws have invited themselves down (again!) and i'm waiting for clearance
as to whether i can go!
I'll post a reply in your thread in the southern section as soon as i know.
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17 August 2004, 07:52 PM
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It does look a good car.
I've done a search on autotrader to see how much they were going for 2nd hand but couldn't find any.
Does anyone know what the resales will be like?
Chris
I've done a search on autotrader to see how much they were going for 2nd hand but couldn't find any.
Does anyone know what the resales will be like?
Chris
17 August 2004, 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by gavnnik
People under rate Foresters in general.
They are no more 4x4's than an impreza. They are slightly taller with more clearance (I don't need to worry about speed bumps) but you wouldn't want to try off roading.
They are no more 4x4's than an impreza. They are slightly taller with more clearance (I don't need to worry about speed bumps) but you wouldn't want to try off roading.
http://www.offroadsubarus.com/forum/
17 August 2004, 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by chris's scooby
I've done a search on autotrader to see how much they were going for 2nd hand but couldn't find any.
Does anyone know what the resales will be like?
Does anyone know what the resales will be like?
20 August 2004, 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by NotoriousREV
Maybe Litcho should do a Type25 version? 
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20 August 2004, 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Brendan Hughes
Mog, was it you that had the remapped RS4? If so, why the change?
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20 August 2004, 08:23 PM
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Somebody (I think it was the Insurance another thread) posted a link for
http://www.greyimportinsurance.co.uk/
which is actually A-Plan.
I gave them a try for a Forester STi yesterday. They understood what it was, to the extent that they understood that it was simply a JDM car and not a hybrid. It didn't give them the colliwobbles like it does most insurers. They were fairly familiar with the T25 as well.
Quote for the Forester was for £995, counting it as a group 20 car, includes protected no-claims. That's with full NCB, 49, nil points, car on private drive, self plus spouse, outer Southampton postcode. By way of a comparison, I'm paying £504 for much the same cover on a MY98 UK Turbo with LV, so maybe that will give an idea of the difference.
I'll give Bellevue a try as well. Not looking toooo bad...
Lots of people waiting for Mrs Mog's in-depth review....
http://www.greyimportinsurance.co.uk/
which is actually A-Plan.
I gave them a try for a Forester STi yesterday. They understood what it was, to the extent that they understood that it was simply a JDM car and not a hybrid. It didn't give them the colliwobbles like it does most insurers. They were fairly familiar with the T25 as well.
Quote for the Forester was for £995, counting it as a group 20 car, includes protected no-claims. That's with full NCB, 49, nil points, car on private drive, self plus spouse, outer Southampton postcode. By way of a comparison, I'm paying £504 for much the same cover on a MY98 UK Turbo with LV, so maybe that will give an idea of the difference.
I'll give Bellevue a try as well. Not looking toooo bad...
Lots of people waiting for Mrs Mog's in-depth review....
20 August 2004, 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Mog
Funny you should say that but the Forester STi we have ordered will have the Type 25 suspension and exhaust fitted, along with the UK remap it should produce around 310bhp and 320Ibs. Mrs Mog will I'm sure post her opinions in about 4 weeks...fingers crossed.
Mog
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21 August 2004, 03:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Rusty.
If I had a 4x4 that would be it...really like that beast and as mentioned, it does shift a bit
So my opinion is....it rocks!
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