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A recent pic of my Foz, taken for my 'for sale' advert.
Still trying to decide what to buy next [a Forester STi is a tough act to follow]. An AMG of some kind is certainly high up the list, as is a Jag XFR...but I keep coming back to the idea of a Legacy estate. For probably 40% less cash, compared to say a decent E55 estate, I could get a very nice Legacy.
Problem is, there isn't exactly a bunch of nice auto Legacy estates for sale and, if my Foz was to sell soon, I can't be car-less for the time it would take to freshly import one.
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Still trying to decide what to buy next [a Forester STi is a tough act to follow]. An AMG of some kind is certainly high up the list, as is a Jag XFR...but I keep coming back to the idea of a Legacy estate. For probably 40% less cash, compared to say a decent E55 estate, I could get a very nice Legacy.
Problem is, there isn't exactly a bunch of nice auto Legacy estates for sale and, if my Foz was to sell soon, I can't be car-less for the time it would take to freshly import one.
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This is mine 3.0R spec B 6 speed manual.
An eBay buy after looking for a manual for a while. I wanted a new estate car for fishing and dog moving but something a bit interesting to drive as well that won’t break the bank.
First Subaru and so far well impressed with the build quality and performance
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An eBay buy after looking for a manual for a while. I wanted a new estate car for fishing and dog moving but something a bit interesting to drive as well that won’t break the bank.
First Subaru and so far well impressed with the build quality and performance
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Hi all - thought I’d post a pic of my 2005 STI PPP. Had her 3 years and still absolutely love it! 40K miles and touch wood all she’s needed in recent years are new rear shocks. I don’t get to drive it that much but never fails to put a smile on my chops.
She’s completely standard bar the high level spoiler which the original owner added and that’s how she’s going to stay.
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She’s completely standard bar the high level spoiler which the original owner added and that’s how she’s going to stay.
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@300SL, I recently moved on BJ06EVG! 'twas an Outback Rn, and it left the family (one-in, one-out policy) to facilitate the purchase of this Spec B 3.0R.
I spotted it whilst pricing up some winter jobs for the Outback and quickly realised that Outback Sale + Winter Jobs would get me into this.
£2,700 engine rebuild last year, Prodrive exhaust, big injectors and a massive history file of owners who have clearly loved the old girl dearly. Flappy paddles, but the software-induced throttle blips on downshifts are fun![spin](/inc/images/spin.gif)
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I spotted it whilst pricing up some winter jobs for the Outback and quickly realised that Outback Sale + Winter Jobs would get me into this.
£2,700 engine rebuild last year, Prodrive exhaust, big injectors and a massive history file of owners who have clearly loved the old girl dearly. Flappy paddles, but the software-induced throttle blips on downshifts are fun
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300sl-24 said:
Just got my Forester back from getting the bumpers resprayed so thought it would be time to pop a few pictures in here. Appreciate the 'bra' might not be to everyone's liking, its a new addition I am trying (plus hides the stone chips, its done 118k!). Fairly standard 2.5 XT with a few tweaks, hybrid turbo, straight through centre section, prodrive backbox, cosworth panel filter and a remap - around 270hp. Also has KYB struts and springs on the rear with an STI ARB.
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Hugo Stiglitz said:
How are folks finding the bigger newer shaped Forester? I'd be looking at 63plate. I've loved all my previous Subaru's.
I like the styling, but none of the power trains excite me I am afraid. If I was going to spend ‘new car money’ I think I would get a Legacy Wagon 402 imported Hugo Stiglitz said:
How are folks finding the bigger newer shaped Forester? I'd be looking at 63plate. I've loved all my previous Subaru's.
No complaints here.Went from a 3.0r Outback to a SJ XT. The only concern was the CVT, and how it would drive. Took 2mins to decide it's not a issue.
The CVT is far better than the 5EAT it replaces.
The XT also has the newer FA20 DIT engine, which is twinscroll and chain drive.
Bansheemax said:
No complaints here.
Went from a 3.0r Outback to a SJ XT. The only concern was the CVT, and how it would drive. Took 2mins to decide it's not a issue.
The CVT is far better than the 5EAT it replaces.
The XT also has the newer FA20 DIT engine, which is twinscroll and chain drive.
First time poster here but I recently asked about Outbacks on the Car Buying section; I was considering a UK 2.5 petrol in the 15k to 20k bracket, but the rather tame performance figures have put me off. Then I noticed the Forester XT with 240hp and it’s certainly got my attention. Any chance of a bit more of a review? I noticed in an earlier post you said you’d added some subtle mods, your car looks great, could you detail what you’ve added? Any information would be much appreciated. Went from a 3.0r Outback to a SJ XT. The only concern was the CVT, and how it would drive. Took 2mins to decide it's not a issue.
The CVT is far better than the 5EAT it replaces.
The XT also has the newer FA20 DIT engine, which is twinscroll and chain drive.
I live in a rural part of the UK, have a dog and do between 5k and 10k a year driving with a lot being around exploring places to walk with the dog, so I’m thinking a Forester XT could be what I’m looking for?
BigFatWombat said:
First time poster here but I recently asked about Outbacks on the Car Buying section; I was considering a UK 2.5 petrol in the 15k to 20k bracket, but the rather tame performance figures have put me off.
Have you tried one?I was put off by the on-paper performance too but in real life they are somewhat brisker largely because the CVT gets the most out of the engine instantly. Performance from a standing start is pretty decent.
In the end the Outback went from being an also-ran to our first choice and we don't regret it one bit.
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