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08-30-2013, 04:07 PM | #1 |
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Best MY for Forester XT
I'm looking to get a turbo Foz. What years are good?
Also this will be my first turbo charged Subaru. What kinda reliability is there with the turbo flat 4? What mileage would you safely buy a turbo Forester?
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08-30-2013, 09:21 PM | #2 |
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I'm a huge fan of the SG's. Specifically the 03 and 04
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09-03-2013, 10:43 AM | #3 |
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2007-2008 FXT Sport with 5spd.
....if you can find one. |
09-03-2013, 11:15 PM | #4 |
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Vehicle:09 Impreza 2.5i |
Mileage isn't really the scary part. Maintenance records are more important, imo.
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09-04-2013, 09:05 AM | #5 |
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Vehicle:2004 Forester XT |
At the end of the day, the two most "moddable" years is 04 and 05, but I am a bit biased in my opinion.
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09-04-2013, 09:48 PM | #6 |
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Vehicle:2003 '03 WRX Bugeye Silver |
04 & 05 5mt
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09-05-2013, 11:51 AM | #7 |
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Location: Cape Cod, MA
Vehicle:2008 Forester Sports DGM |
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09-06-2013, 12:45 PM | #8 |
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09-07-2013, 04:06 AM | #9 |
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04 IMHO is the best year. First year turbo, with STi motor, and no special key.
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09-07-2013, 08:28 AM | #10 |
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Vehicle:2008 Forester Sports DGM |
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09-15-2013, 01:39 PM | #11 |
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Vehicle:2002 Forester S Black |
TTt tttttt
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09-15-2013, 01:43 PM | #12 |
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Vehicle:2007 FSXT 5MT OBP |
This^
The 04-08 xt are all the same modding wise. The only difference are the 04-05 headlights are different from 06-08. Also if you get an 04-05 make sure you get an aftermarket or oem catless uppipe as the 04-05 oem uppipes have cats that are known to break up and cause damage. Last edited by snavis; 09-15-2013 at 01:53 PM. |
09-16-2013, 04:02 PM | #13 |
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09-16-2013, 05:21 PM | #14 |
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I'm looking at a 04 XT right now. Anything I should be looking at or for besides maintenance records?
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09-17-2013, 02:44 PM | #15 | |
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Vehicle:09 Impreza 2.5i |
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Check front diff/tranny dipsticks (only one if its a manual, two if auto.) Power steering fluid too. I like to check those to see color of fluid and also to make sure they arent low, which may lead me to believe upkeep wasnt so good. Check the ac. Make sure it blows cold at idle and while driving. |
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09-17-2013, 07:55 PM | #16 |
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Thanks,
I test drove that XT today and it was running great till it stalled 3 times for no reason all while driving slow. Had a little smoking from the drivers side of the radiator and it looked like something was wrapped around the y-pipe from intercooler to turbo which I've never encountered before with Imprezas. |
09-17-2013, 08:23 PM | #17 |
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2008 Sports is the only one to get blacked out headlights/tail lights, the best stock wheels and the is last year for a manual. 06+ gets AVCS and a few more hp/tq than 04-05. If it's your speed, the 4eat is miles better on the SG9 than the SG5.
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09-22-2013, 07:05 PM | #18 |
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It is SO hard to find a decent XT in 5 speed. Argggg
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09-23-2013, 03:24 PM | #19 |
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09-23-2013, 06:46 PM | #20 |
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Test drove a few more today and an XS. Nothing special and bad conditions.
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09-23-2013, 08:48 PM | #21 |
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09-23-2013, 09:52 PM | #22 |
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Congrats!
I REALLY don't want to, but I might be broadening my search to automatics... There are 2 locally to me, one is a black 04 XT and a blue 07 XT. Both with 130k and price roughly the same. Any opinions? I really want manual but man I need one soon and can't find a decent one. |
09-23-2013, 10:04 PM | #23 | |
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09-23-2013, 10:11 PM | #24 |
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I hear ya but I'm on a time crunch. My current work vehicle is really breaking down more and more every day. I don't know how much longer it's going to last. It has 251k and counting.
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09-24-2013, 02:10 PM | #25 |
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What's your price range and requirements? Most of the deals I've seen are over there on the east coast. I'll pass along any decent ones I find.
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