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Old 15 November 2004, 09:45 AM
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Do you have any news about PPP for Forester 2.5 XT
When it will be avialable and what the figures are??

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Old 15 November 2004, 10:30 AM
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There' a 2.5 T avalaible that doesn't need PPP, has decent brakes, interior and a 6 spd:
http://www.litimports.co.uk/subaru/forester.html

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Old 15 November 2004, 10:47 AM
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Seriously considering one of these following the write-up in Evo a couple of month's ago - they loved it. Seriously quick for a sit-up and beg load lugger. Spec looks pretty good as well - leather, sat nav, climate control and a huge sunroof.

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PS - Edited to say that I'm pretty sure there's a UK car available with similar performance but without all the STi bits.
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Originally Posted by Mark Miwurdz
Seriously considering one of these following the write-up in Evo a couple of month's ago - they loved it. Seriously quick for a sit-up and beg load lugger. Spec looks pretty good as well - leather, sat nav, climate control and a huge sunroof.

Cheers
Kav

PS - Edited to say that I'm pretty sure there's a UK car available with similar performance but without all the STi bits.
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sort of - the 2.5XT.

But, as you say, it doesn't have all the STi bits. It's got a 5 speed box rather than 6, it's down on power, and is virtually as expensive as the Sti. On the other hand, you get an official Subaru UK 3 year warranty and UK dealer support.

I dare say that Prodrive are working on a PPP upgrade for the 2.5XT.
If you want an idea of the potential have a look at this - http://www.mrtrally.com.au/forums/to...TOPIC_ID=17833

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Old 15 November 2004, 11:11 AM
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Prodrive are working on a PPP for the 2.5Xt. No idea on figures yet, but a sub 6 second to 60 is well on the cards. Which, considering the shape, weight and gearing of the car makes it an excellent Q-Car.

Since 17 wheels are recommended for the 03/04 PPP, I strongly suspect the 2.5l XT PPP will need them too, which will put up the price some.
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You'll need to factor in the cost of some 4 pots for the fronts too. Certainly the USDM / OZ 2.5XT still comes with feeble stoppers ....

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Old 15 November 2004, 12:18 PM
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So it'll be £1600/£2000 for PPP but then £1200 for the wheels & tyres, £1600 for brakes that'll work, on top of the £24.5 k for the std XT....
I think the STi still has it.

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I still prefer the UK 2.5 XT, the STi is certainly impressive but with all the add-ons it looks like it should go as fast as it does so it loses a lot of it's Q-car appeal, the 2.5XT looks like it would be positively agricultural - until you give it some gas.....

Trying to book my 24 hour test drive at the moment - so much for two hours to get back to me....
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Quote:

'If you want an idea of the potential have a look at this - http://www.mrtrally.com.au/forums/t...?TOPIC_ID=17833'


MRT have now published details of the upgrade kits for the 2.5l Forester. Check out the details here:

ftp://ftp.mrtrally.com.au/news/mrt-power-kits/
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