Sturg1647545502 Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 So i've heard nothing but good things about these vehicles & the 03-08 seems to look the best. I'm actively looking for one, is anything I should be aware of (pit falls, common problems) besides that they're exclusively driven by lesianos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturg1647545502 Posted August 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 And that it seems to be damn near impossible to find a manual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 You will have better luck looking in Colorado. Head gaskets. There is a huge Subie crowd out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 You will have better luck looking in Colorado. Head gaskets. There is a huge Subie crowd out there. someone told me the head gasket issue (or some issue, but for some reason my mind says HG) was fixed/vastly improved after 2005? total hearsay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 umm, its improved, but its definitly a weak spot still. A pressure Test will help to evaluate it. When we bought my outback (05) with 100K on it, we just went ahed and had them redone for peace of mind. (we had a lot of other work done to it as well at the same time, just an fyi) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Moving to Colorado, first car purchase is a lesbo driving, granola bar chewing, doc martin wearing Subaru Forrester. Make sure to buy some designer flannels and raw denim jeans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturg1647545502 Posted August 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Moving to Colorado, first car purchase is a lesbo driving, granola bar chewing, doc martin wearing Subaru Forrester. Make sure to buy some designer flannels and raw denim jeans. <<< Former STI stage 1 owner ( back when i first got hooked up with CR). I likes me some subaru. So I just met up with the owner of this XT & took it on a test drive. http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/4547304069.html Sounds good, pull well & the current owner is really meticulous but the previous (who is the original owner) reportedly ran E85 through it periodically which has me worried as the original fuel rail and fuel line are in place. It's also had the head gasket replaced. SO the questions is did the original owner over boost it or did the head gasket just go because of headgaskets go on these cars. Also who runs E85 with 850cc injectors when stock is 540? whats even the point running E85 with such "small" injectors? I kind of torn. If E85 was never ran through it I'd probably pick it up but it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 So I just met up with the owner of this XT & took it on a test drive. http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/4547304069.html IMO that seller is on crack trying to get 14k+ for that one. WOW! 2004 with 123k miles? modded? WOW! Who knows, he'll probably get it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 They are a rare car to find. The real question is if he changed the fuel lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturg1647545502 Posted August 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 They are a rare car to find. The real question is if he changed the fuel lines. The current owner didnt :/. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_claytor Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 04 is the best yr of the forster XT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturg1647545502 Posted August 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 IMO that seller is on crack trying to get 14k+ for that one. WOW! 2004 with 123k miles? modded? WOW! Who knows, he'll probably get it.... Yea, I'd probably offer about 1/2 off what he wants. I feel bad for the kid; he bought a.dicey car 10mo ago & wants to unload it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 I'm not gonna trying to be ball buster but without mods an xt with those miles and that year isn't too far off the mark in cost. Maybe 10-12. They are hard to find. As you will come to find. My obxt was a similar issue- I had to fight with the insurance company to get that price because finding that car in a manual is rare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 I'm not gonna trying to be ball buster but without mods an xt with those miles and that year isn't too far off the mark in cost. Maybe 10-12. They are hard to find. As you will come to find. My obxt was a similar issue- I had to fight with the insurance company to get that price because finding that car in a manual is rare. I'm married to a lawyer and have no balls to bust IMO 10-12 is still way too high. Book values don't buy/sell cars but that's still too high. He's also pinning himself down to someone with more cash in hand as a bank isn't going to loan much towards that type of purchase. That's why he's apparently fending off trades in his ad. People are probably trying to counter the lack of cash in hand. Likely younger buyers. Most with cash in hand for that will build their own or buy something of better value. Hard to find is cool and insurance co's will take that in mind at times but not on a car like this. 5spd V6 Accord Sedans were hard to find too when offered, but they aren't rare and worth more because of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaSSon Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 http://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/612176578/overview/ $9k, 121K miles, located in Villa Park, IL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 I'm married to a lawyer and have no balls to bust IMO 10-12 is still way too high. Book values don't buy/sell cars but that's still too high. He's also pinning himself down to someone with more cash in hand as a bank isn't going to loan much towards that type of purchase. That's why he's apparently fending off trades in his ad. People are probably trying to counter the lack of cash in hand. Likely younger buyers. Most with cash in hand for that will build their own or buy something of better value. Hard to find is cool and insurance co's will take that in mind at times but not on a car like this. 5spd V6 Accord Sedans were hard to find too when offered, but they aren't rare and worth more because of it. Have you priced rare subarus ever? Their prices are tater high... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 TATER TATER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 Once you get to Colorado, make sure you keep note of all the little compartments in your Forester. YOU PUT YOUR WEED IN THERE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 ran E85 through it periodically which has me worried as the original fuel rail and fuel line are in place. This should not be a concern. Modern cars have fuel systems made to run ethanol blended fuels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 This should not be a concern. Modern cars have fuel systems made to run ethanol blended fuels. Yeah but it's a 2004 we're talking about, and E10/E15 is a far cry from E85. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 Yeah but it's a 2004 we're talking about, and E10/E15 is a far cry from E85. When did e10 start showing up? Late 80? Early 90s? I don't know about Subaru, but this isn't really a concern in Audi's. Mine's a 2000 (1999 built) and the lines are good for e85, I've been running it for 5-6 years non-stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 Yeah but it's a 2004 we're talking about, and E10/E15 is a far cry from E85. yes the lines in the 04-08(i think those years) will not be automatically compatiable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 (edited) I'm married to a lawyer and have no balls to bust IMO 10-12 is still way too high. Book values don't buy/sell cars but that's still too high. He's also pinning himself down to someone with more cash in hand as a bank isn't going to loan much towards that type of purchase. That's why he's apparently fending off trades in his ad. People are probably trying to counter the lack of cash in hand. Likely younger buyers. Most with cash in hand for that will build their own or buy something of better value. Hard to find is cool and insurance co's will take that in mind at times but not on a car like this. 5spd V6 Accord Sedans were hard to find too when offered, but they aren't rare and worth more because of it. You are right, book Values dont buy sell cars. Finding a rare car makes it worth more. My XT was one was one of like 5K made. Finding one that was manual - even harder. Pepole who are buying a 5spd V6 Accord are not the same people buying a Forrester XT. They aren't "enthusiasts" and will move on to a Corrolla or similar vehicle. If you are searching for an 04-05Forrester XT its because you know exactly what it is and at 10 years old, they dont make that version or style anymore and havent for 7-8 years. The Value of a rare vehicle is there for a reason. Quick research shows.. For all XT models with manual transmission (model years 2004 to 2007) we produced about 5,000 cars. For the 2005 model year we produced about 1500. Honda builds SO MANY accords they dont even release prodcution numbers of each model. (at least as far as i can find googling) Have you priced rare subarus ever? Their prices are tater high... Perzactly. Edited August 7, 2014 by damreds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 One thing to clear up, a 6 speed manual accord 4dr v6 is rare, and will cost more because of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 One thing to clear up, a 6 speed manual accord 4dr v6 is rare, and will cost more because of it. Rare because no one wanted them vs rare because they only made so many is a different story though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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