Opinions On This Forester STi Please
12 March 2015, 05:59 PM
#1
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
iTrader: (100)
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Planet Earth
Posts: 13,684
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Opinions On This Forester STi Please
I may well have found a nice Forester STi, it's literally a fresh import having only come into the UK last week.
It's standard apart from the headlamp covers (which would be coming off if I had it) and an aftermarket rear silencer.
Here are some pics for your delectation.
It's standard apart from the headlamp covers (which would be coming off if I had it) and an aftermarket rear silencer.
Here are some pics for your delectation.
12 March 2015, 06:29 PM
#3
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (6)
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Filling up with V Power somewhere in South Wales
Posts: 1,314
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Ty, I love it and have a soft spot for these 
and in a very rare colour too.
My advice is get it bought BUT you really need to ask yourself are you going to be 100% happy after you buy it and resist lure of the Perrin web site???
and in a very rare colour too. My advice is get it bought BUT you really need to ask yourself are you going to be 100% happy after you buy it and resist lure of the Perrin web site???
12 March 2015, 06:46 PM
#6
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
iTrader: (100)
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Planet Earth
Posts: 13,684
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I dare say I'd go with some Perrin engine covers and some other cosmetic changes such as window deflectors, head unit plus a better exhaust system and a remap for UK fuel.
I love the colour as well, as much as I like WR blue I think it's time for a change.
12 March 2015, 07:01 PM
#7
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
iTrader: (100)
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Planet Earth
Posts: 13,684
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
To be fair it does look very nice.
It depends on your criteria for making a decision, probably better in some areas and worse in others.
Yes it wasn't a bad offer I have to say.
Thanks, it does look like a very nice example.
Yes it wasn't a bad offer I have to say.
Thanks, it does look like a very nice example.
Trending Topics
12 March 2015, 07:46 PM
#10
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Cardiff
Posts: 195
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I love that car looks mint and the perfect mix of performance and space, having owned a hatch the boot was not all that big and I struggled to get my golf bag and trolley in it,so I can see how it might work very well for you.
Hope you get that one or something similar lovely looking cars.
Hope you get that one or something similar lovely looking cars.
12 March 2015, 08:00 PM
#12
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (7)
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Stealth mode on
Posts: 5,277
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Very nice, get it bought,
Having had classic's and a newage, I still prefer the Foggy over them all. It's a much nicer cabin, the driving position is more comfortable, the gearing and torque make driving very nice, massive boot, the list goes on.
If you do get it, I might be interested in the back box
Having had classic's and a newage, I still prefer the Foggy over them all. It's a much nicer cabin, the driving position is more comfortable, the gearing and torque make driving very nice, massive boot, the list goes on.
If you do get it, I might be interested in the back box
Last edited by DannyBoy007; 12 March 2015 at 08:19 PM.
12 March 2015, 08:55 PM
#13
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Brecon, Mid Wales
Posts: 1,909
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Ideal, we can deffo fit more Sheep in the back than the hatch, and can go offloading over the range to some "beauty spots" I know of for a game of golf and catch the Virgin ewe's while they're off guard. Win win for me, and obviously the colour Is the best in white, it's taken you long enough to follow the trend setters, get it bought mon cherie.
it wouldn't see Rallyday 
13 March 2015, 12:03 AM
#21
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
iTrader: (100)
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Planet Earth
Posts: 13,684
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I listed the positive and negative points for all these cars based upon budget against age / potential problems, I did quite a bit of research on the quirks of the models and to be honest the Forester STi does well in all areas.
And yes the load room would be nice to carry my golf clubs, trolley and all the other various things I tend to lug around with me.
13 March 2015, 12:21 AM
#22
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
iTrader: (100)
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Planet Earth
Posts: 13,684
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Thanks Ozz, once I've got the car I'll pop up and see you and the family.
Thanks Andy, I've paid a refundable deposit on it so all steam ahead.
Actually I stated that I wouldn't be getting another Impreza so you were nearly correct.
This car will definitely not be going down the heavily modified routes, if it does I'll give myself a good kicking.
I love that car looks mint and the perfect mix of performance and space, having owned a hatch the boot was not all that big and I struggled to get my golf bag and trolley in it,so I can see how it might work very well for you.
Hope you get that one or something similar lovely looking cars.
Hope you get that one or something similar lovely looking cars.
This car will definitely not be going down the heavily modified routes, if it does I'll give myself a good kicking.
13 March 2015, 12:26 AM
#23
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
iTrader: (100)
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Planet Earth
Posts: 13,684
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Very nice, get it bought,
Having had classic's and a newage, I still prefer the Foggy over them all. It's a much nicer cabin, the driving position is more comfortable, the gearing and torque make driving very nice, massive boot, the list goes on.
If you do get it, I might be interested in the back box
Having had classic's and a newage, I still prefer the Foggy over them all. It's a much nicer cabin, the driving position is more comfortable, the gearing and torque make driving very nice, massive boot, the list goes on.
If you do get it, I might be interested in the back box
I'm not sure on the back box, I know it's an aftermarket item but which one I don't know yet - I'll let you know in due course.
Ideal, we can deffo fit more Sheep in the back than the hatch, and can go offloading over the range to some "beauty spots" I know of for a game of golf and catch the Virgin ewe's while they're off guard. Win win for me, and obviously the colour Is the best in white, it's taken you long enough to follow the trend setters, get it bought mon cherie.
13 March 2015, 12:30 AM
#24
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
iTrader: (100)
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Planet Earth
Posts: 13,684
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
If I'd really want to have cheesed you off even more then I could have got a Legacy TBSTi or even better the STi.
Ideal for loading up the shotguns, dogs and sheep.
Now now, be quiet or I'll be up your yard and loosen some wheel nuts for you.
Now now, be quiet or I'll be up your yard and loosen some wheel nuts for you.
13 March 2015, 12:33 AM
#25
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
iTrader: (100)
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Planet Earth
Posts: 13,684
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
They've grown on me over the years, I remember a really nice one in WR blue and thinking I'd like one of those.
Totally correct, I wish I'd bought yours as it was a lovely facelift model in fantastic condition.
Totally correct, I wish I'd bought yours as it was a lovely facelift model in fantastic condition.
13 March 2015, 08:37 AM
#26
Well Kev I actually drew up a list of cars that I'd be interested in - these ranged from Porsche 911's and Cayman's to Holden Monaro V8's, throw in various BMW and Audi models for good measure as well.
I listed the positive and negative points for all these cars based upon budget against age / potential problems, I did quite a bit of research on the quirks of the models and to be honest the Forester STi does well in all areas.
And yes the load room would be nice to carry my golf clubs, trolley and all the other various things I tend to lug around with me.
I listed the positive and negative points for all these cars based upon budget against age / potential problems, I did quite a bit of research on the quirks of the models and to be honest the Forester STi does well in all areas.
And yes the load room would be nice to carry my golf clubs, trolley and all the other various things I tend to lug around with me.
13 March 2015, 10:28 AM
#27
Scooby Newbie
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Worcs
Posts: 25
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Looks tidy enough... What mileage, price, service history, when was the last cambelt change? Recently had a major service on my FSTI including cambelt and it was not cheap! However, provided good peace of mind for the future
13 March 2015, 10:53 AM
#28
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
iTrader: (100)
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Planet Earth
Posts: 13,684
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
