Buying guide

diesel222 · 03-26-2012, 02:18 AM

Hi Chaps, Chapettes

I am looking at a 1999 forester turbo s with 74k fsh what should I look out for and the dealer is claiming that it has 240 bhp. It claims to be serviced very regular and had two cam belt chnages.

I can't tell much from the pics apart from it having a stainless exhaust. I will be swapping my 2005 volvo s60 2.0t se for it which is a reliable car will the subaru be just as reliable.

Thanks for you response

NorthDownsScooby · 03-26-2012, 02:53 AM

Welcome matey.

Whack up a link if you have one so we can take a look at the pics & claimed spec. Will soon be able to see what's what I'm sure.

Brian Lacey · 03-26-2012, 03:13 AM

Hi and welcome,

If it is an EU/UK car a Forester S turbo then it certainly has not got 240hp. The S has around the 177 mark and the 240 relates to the Japanese Domestic Market ( referred to as JDM ) car, the S/tb or T/tb (auto only). The lettering on the boot is the clue and the F badge on the grill. UK cars can be remapped etc to up the power but it also needs exhaust/turbo work.
Look at the service history carefully as cambelt service is 45k ( it is on my 1998 JDM T/tb) is important and should be noted.
Subaru are usually reliable but nothing is guaranteed. Good history/reciepts etc are a good clue to careful ownership.
Good luck and ask away.

Cheers
Brian

diesel222 · 03-26-2012, 04:06 AM

Used Subaru Forester 2.0 TURBO S AWD 240 BHP For Sale in Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Is the link its is claiming loads of history and two cambelt changes, from the pics it looks a good car. The problem is I am miles away and can't just nip round to check it out.

Thanks for the replies

Langys FSTi · 03-26-2012, 04:07 AM

Welcome mate! Let's see some pics!!

NorthDownsScooby · 03-26-2012, 04:23 AM

Shame no close-up pic of the rear !

Seems to have a 'turbo' badge stuck on top of the front bumper below the Subaru badge - is that usual...?

***************************************

I do love the phrase: MUST NOT BE CONFUSED WITH THE USUAL RUBBISH ON SALE

Confused with what rubbish - their other stock ..??

diesel222 · 03-26-2012, 04:28 AM

I agree the turbo badge on the front will be coming off if I take the car. Im going to speak with the dealer later when he has the receipts in front of him for the turbo etc.

NorthDownsScooby · 03-26-2012, 04:30 AM

See if he'll give you the VIN. That will enable identification & location of manufacture for sure.

Brian Lacey · 03-26-2012, 04:37 AM

It has headlight washers and leather seats ... it is not a JDM car but a UK S turbo and most likely not 240 bhp. JDM do not do headlight washers and leather.

Brian

NorthDownsScooby · 03-26-2012, 04:40 AM

Alloys are far too clean for the age and mileage too, so most likely resprayed IMO.

diesel222 · 03-26-2012, 04:40 AM

Is it feesable that if the turbo had been changed 240 bhp is possible and what should I ask him about regarding the work carried out on the engine.

NorthDownsScooby · 03-26-2012, 04:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diesel222

Is it feesable that if the turbo had been changed 240 bhp is possible and what should I ask him about regarding the work carried out on the engine.

Check if it's been remapped....

diesel222 · 03-26-2012, 04:43 AM

yep the alloys were refurbished recently and the exhaust receipt is for £500 ?

NorthDownsScooby · 03-26-2012, 04:47 AM

If the whole exhaust has been replaced then I would somehow check that it has the right amount of Cats in it...otherwise you may get caught out by the new regs at MOT time...

Don't ask me how many it should have though

Banstead Stig · 03-26-2012, 04:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NorthDownsScooby

Shame no close-up pic of the rear !

Seems to have a 'turbo' badge stuck on top of the front bumper below the Subaru badge - is that usual...?

I would say it is more usual to see that on the back of a 911... it's a Porsche badge isn't it?

As for the 240 bhp, I would want to see some evidence... although evidence is not always what it seems to be!

If the docs stack up and the car drives properly that should hopefully tell you enough.

Like Rich says, get yourself the VIN if they'll give it to you and you can probably find out a bit more.

03-26-2012, 02:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
diesel222 New User Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 9 Location: Scotland Car Year: 1999 Car Model: forester turbo s Transmission: auto Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Buying guide Hi Chaps, Chapettes I am looking at a 1999 forester turbo s with 74k fsh what should I look out for and the dealer is claiming that it has 240 bhp. It claims to be serviced very regular and had two cam belt chnages. I can't tell much from the pics apart from it having a stainless exhaust. I will be swapping my 2005 volvo s60 2.0t se for it which is a reliable car will the subaru be just as reliable. Thanks for you response

03-26-2012, 02:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
NorthDownsScooby Mad Englishman. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,861 Location: Surrey UK. Car Year: MY06 Car Model: Forester STi Transmission: 6MT Gallery: 17 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Welcome matey. Whack up a link if you have one so we can take a look at the pics & claimed spec. Will soon be able to see what's what I'm sure. __________________ Black 2006 Forester STI 360 bhp / 398 FtLbs

03-26-2012, 03:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
Brian Lacey Yorkshireman, not a DUDE! Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,865 Location: Rutland UK Car Year: 1998 Car Model: T/tb Transmission: auto Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hi and welcome, If it is an EU/UK car a Forester S turbo then it certainly has not got 240hp. The S has around the 177 mark and the 240 relates to the Japanese Domestic Market ( referred to as JDM ) car, the S/tb or T/tb (auto only). The lettering on the boot is the clue and the F badge on the grill. UK cars can be remapped etc to up the power but it also needs exhaust/turbo work. Look at the service history carefully as cambelt service is 45k ( it is on my 1998 JDM T/tb) is important and should be noted. Subaru are usually reliable but nothing is guaranteed. Good history/reciepts etc are a good clue to careful ownership. Good luck and ask away. Cheers Brian __________________ 1998 T/tb (indestructible !) & Ralliart Sportback.

03-26-2012, 04:23 AM	#6 (permalink)
NorthDownsScooby Mad Englishman. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,861 Location: Surrey UK. Car Year: MY06 Car Model: Forester STi Transmission: 6MT Gallery: 17 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Shame no close-up pic of the rear ! Seems to have a 'turbo' badge stuck on top of the front bumper below the Subaru badge - is that usual...? ************************************* I do love the phrase: MUST NOT BE CONFUSED WITH THE USUAL RUBBISH ON SALE Confused with what rubbish - their other stock ..?? __________________ Black 2006 Forester STI 360 bhp / 398** FtLbs

03-26-2012, 04:30 AM	#8 (permalink)
NorthDownsScooby Mad Englishman. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,861 Location: Surrey UK. Car Year: MY06 Car Model: Forester STi Transmission: 6MT Gallery: 17 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	See if he'll give you the VIN. That will enable identification & location of manufacture for sure. __________________ Black 2006 Forester STI 360 bhp / 398 FtLbs

03-26-2012, 04:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
diesel222 New User Thread Starter Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 9 Location: Scotland Car Year: 1999 Car Model: forester turbo s Transmission: auto Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Used Subaru Forester 2.0 TURBO S AWD 240 BHP For Sale in Harrogate, North Yorkshire Is the link its is claiming loads of history and two cambelt changes, from the pics it looks a good car. The problem is I am miles away and can't just nip round to check it out. Thanks for the replies

03-26-2012, 04:07 AM	#5 (permalink)
Langys FSTi Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,943 Location: Yorkshire Car Year: 2007 Car Model: Tribeca SE5 Transmission: Auto Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Welcome mate! Let's see some pics!!

03-26-2012, 04:28 AM	#7 (permalink)
diesel222 New User Thread Starter Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 9 Location: Scotland Car Year: 1999 Car Model: forester turbo s Transmission: auto Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I agree the turbo badge on the front will be coming off if I take the car. Im going to speak with the dealer later when he has the receipts in front of him for the turbo etc.

03-26-2012, 04:37 AM	#9 (permalink)
Brian Lacey Yorkshireman, not a DUDE! Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,865 Location: Rutland UK Car Year: 1998 Car Model: T/tb Transmission: auto Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It has headlight washers and leather seats ... it is not a JDM car but a UK S turbo and most likely not 240 bhp. JDM do not do headlight washers and leather. Brian __________________ 1998 T/tb (indestructible !) & Ralliart Sportback.

03-26-2012, 04:40 AM	#10 (permalink)
NorthDownsScooby Mad Englishman. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,861 Location: Surrey UK. Car Year: MY06 Car Model: Forester STi Transmission: 6MT Gallery: 17 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Alloys are far too clean for the age and mileage too, so most likely resprayed IMO. __________________ Black 2006 Forester STI 360 bhp / 398 FtLbs

03-26-2012, 04:40 AM	#11 (permalink)
diesel222 New User Thread Starter Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 9 Location: Scotland Car Year: 1999 Car Model: forester turbo s Transmission: auto Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Is it feesable that if the turbo had been changed 240 bhp is possible and what should I ask him about regarding the work carried out on the engine.

03-26-2012, 04:43 AM	#13 (permalink)
diesel222 New User Thread Starter Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 9 Location: Scotland Car Year: 1999 Car Model: forester turbo s Transmission: auto Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yep the alloys were refurbished recently and the exhaust receipt is for £500 ?

03-26-2012, 04:47 AM	#14 (permalink)
NorthDownsScooby Mad Englishman. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,861 Location: Surrey UK. Car Year: MY06 Car Model: Forester STi Transmission: 6MT Gallery: 17 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	If the whole exhaust has been replaced then I would somehow check that it has the right amount of Cats in it...otherwise you may get caught out by the new regs at MOT time... Don't ask me how many it should have though __________________ Black 2006 Forester STI 360 bhp / 398 FtLbs

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