2005 Forester XT Auto Premium

[dk]

I still owe the bank quite a bit on this one.

Really looking to get an XS instead of the XT (Fuel costs!)

Anybody out there wanting an XT - spent a buck or two on it already and really can't spend more for the short or interim period - no matter how it breaks my heart.

Any interest and I'll load photos and specs.

[Stev0]

Always good to post specs and price

[dk]

2005 Forester XT Auto Premium (Black Leather Seats & Sunroof)
189'000 km
Silver

Services up to date, but not a perfect history  (including timing belt)
4 New Yoko Geolanders (-2000km on them) (R10k)
Refurbished Auto Box & Transfer clutches (Warranty till Oct 2018) (R40k)
Walbro 255 lph Fuel Pump
Decatted downpipe
Tuned by Chett Meyer.

Still goes like stink - and with a bit of capex and tlc it'll be perfect.

I would enjoy swopping this out for a manual/auto XS of similar year & milaege - or any suv/van for the space factor.

Having some issues keeping the maintenance and fuel bills under control - even though I bought her as a long term project for pleasure and tinkering - just do not have the time or money for it, and won't for the next few years.

Anybody willing to make a cash offer or negotiate a swop - would help.
Dealerships don't buy these cars (best offer was R40k for the car as is).

Currently I'm trying to source a refurbished power steering pump or a decent enough quote to refurbish/replace.

I'll post some pics - for now it's the one in the background. Rough around the edges with paint and nitty gritty dents - but still drives well and the engine is solid.

[dreamerza]

Realistically can you expect to really save on fuel costs?

My FIL has the 2.5NA SG pre facelift, i have SG9 XT, we both get exactly the same economy 10L/100 when we both drive like gentlemen

[knysnamark]

Is it still available and if so how much would you need in your bank to transfer the vehicle to me


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[jack]

What was your consumption looking like?

[dk]

Is it still available and if so how much would you need in your bank to transfer the vehicle to me


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I've managed to settle the bank - awaiting the papers.
What were you thinking to offer?

Recently been serviced - redid the fuel lines.
Really need to get a fuel saver and we all know I'll lose if I take it to any dealer.

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[dk]

What was your consumption looking like?

I was getting 280-320 km on 3/4 of a tank. 90% Urban driving. Very heavy but who can resist that boost when it's applicable?

[dk]

Will be available end of August.

Its like it knows its being sold - so - head gaskets went this morning.

[sav]

What was your consumption looking like?

I was getting 280-320 km on 3/4 of a tank. 90% Urban driving. Very heavy but who can resist that boost when it's applicable?

ROTFLOL!! That's very good consumption. Selling a car like this to buy another old Subaru to save fuel is a bit silly.

[dk]

What was your consumption looking like?

I was getting 280-320 km on 3/4 of a tank. 90% Urban driving. Very heavy but who can resist that boost when it's applicable?

ROTFLOL!! That's very good consumption. Selling a car like this to buy another old Subaru to save fuel is a bit silly.

I'll return to Subaru when I can afford a 3rd and 4th car - that's what it seems to cost these days.

[sav]

Depends I guess. My gearbox for example cost less than half of what you paid to rebuild - you just need to shop around.

Buying a second hand car for what you'll end up getting (around R60-70k I'd guess?) could end up costing you more in the long run, even if it's not as heavy on fuel. Rather the devil you know?

[dk]

So update

ScoobyWorx in Pomona want R22'000 for a basic rebuild (incl new piston rings)

I'll let her go as is, currently stripped and ready for fun forged thingies and other Scooby related stuff - for R72'500.
You'll have to collect from Scoobyworx or have them repair/upgrade the engine of course.

Just been serviced (late July) with new plugs and filters, fuel lines in the engine bay redone as well.

[sav]

So update

ScoobyWorx in Pomona want R22'000 for a basic rebuild (incl new piston rings)

I'll let her go as is, currently stripped and ready for fun forged thingies and other Scooby related stuff - for R72'500.
You'll have to collect from Scoobyworx or have them repair/upgrade the engine of course.

Just been serviced (late July) with new plugs and filters, fuel lines in the engine bay redone as well.

You want R72500 for a 2005 in need of a R22000 engine rebuild? LOL.

[dk]

So update

ScoobyWorx in Pomona want R22'000 for a basic rebuild (incl new piston rings)

I'll let her go as is, currently stripped and ready for fun forged thingies and other Scooby related stuff - for R72'500.
You'll have to collect from Scoobyworx or have them repair/upgrade the engine of course.

Just been serviced (late July) with new plugs and filters, fuel lines in the engine bay redone as well.

You want R72500 for a 2005 in need of a R22000 engine rebuild? LOL.

Best offer I've gotten subject to viewing is R65'000.00 with the engine stripped.