Subaru Forester xt

morgan · 2016-03-13T03:16:37+00:00

2.0 = fine, 2.5 = run away That seams to be the rule for that generation of scuby Standard things to look for are if its had the trans fluid flushed at lea...

Vee_Que

Don't see why an already fixed 2.5 is not worth getting?

morgan

Fixed Subaru sold the day after I test drove :(
But hoping odyssey with rebuilt transmission . Private sale with 12 months warranty still on box may work out advertised for $7500 and won't budge to 7 unless I get my own rwc as the one they have has expired

Philia_Bear

overpriced on the odyssey cause Honda

UNM

Philia_Bear;70532 wroteNever heard about any issues with the diesel
The 2.0 Petrol Turbo's seam fine as well

Didn't think the 2.0 petrol existed in recent models, thought they were all 2.5, quick bit of research shows we are both right(ish) - wife wants auto and the 2.0 is only available as manual.. Will consider my options, thanx for the info.

Morgan - everything I have read suggests a 2.5 petrol with known good head gasket would be worthwhile, at the right price of course. Everyone I know that drives subarus is happy with them.

I was very happy with both of my '83 subarus - took one of them to 2395m once on a trip through Oregon, around Crater Lake

Oh - The stock pic doesn't do it justice. It was waaay more impressive to see first hand, Oregon is an incredible place to visit.

Philia_Bear

Dad lives in Bend Oregon
I know crater lake quite well

Vee_Que

I like the ej22 in my wifes car. And the ej16 that was previously in there too

pauljloz

Oregon magic! 240's and Subaru's everywhere....

'83 Subi is quite different to current.

Slowbrick

I like the EA82 in my L series. It sounds a like a baby WRX when you rev it to the moon

phonsa

Nice crater lake, Oregon hey that's where ARDideas (aka Robert/Lucky) is based.

About 11 years ago i almost brought a XT, ended up with a manual Honda accord Euro instead. That was after 3 years with 98' WRX, fast when launched off the line, ran out of puff at the end of third and under-steered in stock form. Build quality and NVH was just satisfactory.

morgan

Ok wish me transmission luck , pick up 05 odyssey luxury next week , reco transmission fitted 8 months ago by Honda 200000 kms , service history for last 6 years spot on .
No more kids seats in the 240 !!! Will now live covered in the garage so will stay clean !

morgan

So picked up odyssey today
The bad .
Interior filthy needs steam clean leather feed
Only a couple of the 9 interior lights come on , hope it's bulbs
Antenna not working hoping just needs plugging back in which is common apparently
Torn leather on front seats , covers until I find some .
No owners manual
The good
Everything else works , ice cold climate control
Elec seats sunroof etc
Drive smoothly 12 month warranty on rebuilt transmission , new tyres brake pads rotors
Seems like a lot of car for $7g
Fingers crossed

morgan

Exterior presents beautifully , not a car park dent in sight and surprisingly no curbing on alloys !

Ex850R

Nice!
I spose an tranny oil cooler and regular flushes will keep it good?

morgan

its also a lot cheaper to fix if it does go wrong again compared to xc70 , $2000 for reco including labour

Vee_Que

Yep. And the motor with regular and frequent oil changes will keep it fresh too.

Philia_Bear

Change oil every 5000km or sludge will kill you

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