The vin tag will have the month and year it was built stamped into it.
2.5 L 14 Forester didn't know that this new model comes with the old 2.5? From what I know it only uses the new 2.0l engine!Just put a deposit down on a '14 2.5L Touring Forester, which is in transit. I've seen other posts mention their build date? Where can you find that out? Just ask the dealership?
In the US the only engines available are the "old" 2.5" (FB25) motor or the "new" 2.0 DIT (FA20DIT) on the XT.2.5 L 14 Forester didn't know that this new model comes with the old 2.5? From what I know it only uses the new 2.0l engine!
Aha ok thanx for the info! I'm from europe and in My country we are only getting the 2L versions! Gas diesel and turbo!In the US the only engines available are the "old" 2.5" (FB25) motor or the "new" 2.0 DIT (FA20DIT) on the XT.
The 2.5 is the same motor that has been in US Foresters since 2011.