Hi, a few years ago I purchased a 2005 Forester for my son on his P’s.
The car now sits on our lawn with a spun bearing and he has moved on to a Holden Ute (sad choice IMO).
I don’t know what to do with the car. Body is in good condition.
I don’t need it and don’t know whether it’s worthwhile repairing and selling or just selling as is.
As I’m not a Subaru driver, I would greatly appreciate any advice.
Thanks
Advice re a 2005 Forester
Re: Advice re a 2005 Forester
Is it manual or auto?
You could replace the engine with a 2nd hand one ($2,000?), if you want the hassle, and then sell it, or sell it as is and let the buyer deal with the engine problem.
Either way somebody will buy it at the right price, if the body is as good as you say it is.
You could replace the engine with a 2nd hand one ($2,000?), if you want the hassle, and then sell it, or sell it as is and let the buyer deal with the engine problem.
Either way somebody will buy it at the right price, if the body is as good as you say it is.
Re: Advice re a 2005 Forester
Thanks, it’s a manual.
Then there’s the cost of fitting a second hand engine so I guess it could be $3000 all up.
How would I sell it as is?
Then there’s the cost of fitting a second hand engine so I guess it could be $3000 all up.
How would I sell it as is?
Re: Advice re a 2005 Forester
Manuals are hard to come by these days.
Just advertise it as something like:
For Sale "As Is" condition.
2005 Forester X - XS - XT or whatever model it is.
Done XXX,XXX kms NOTE - engine has a spun bearing.
Body is in good condition, list all defects ie. dents - scratches - signs of rust.
List any accessories fitted.
Add photo's to your advertisement, the more the better. Inside - outside from a distance and up close for any defects.
Price: $X,000 Negotiable - Not Negotiable or nearest price, your choice.
Just advertise it as something like:
For Sale "As Is" condition.
2005 Forester X - XS - XT or whatever model it is.
Done XXX,XXX kms NOTE - engine has a spun bearing.
Body is in good condition, list all defects ie. dents - scratches - signs of rust.
List any accessories fitted.
Add photo's to your advertisement, the more the better. Inside - outside from a distance and up close for any defects.
Price: $X,000 Negotiable - Not Negotiable or nearest price, your choice.
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Re: Advice re a 2005 Forester
G’day Spanner,
On top of what Subyroo said, search some websites that sells vehicles and see what’s out there that’s compatible.
Once you’ve viewed several vehicles (or maybe one) you should have an idea of a ball park figure that will remove the vehicle from your front yard.
The Holden ute sounds like some fun - I like the later models but really can’t be bothered moving over to another vehicle as I love my Subi’s! My brumby fills my Ute needs no worries. So long as your son isn’t flogging it, the Holden should do him well.
On top of what Subyroo said, search some websites that sells vehicles and see what’s out there that’s compatible.
Once you’ve viewed several vehicles (or maybe one) you should have an idea of a ball park figure that will remove the vehicle from your front yard.
The Holden ute sounds like some fun - I like the later models but really can’t be bothered moving over to another vehicle as I love my Subi’s! My brumby fills my Ute needs no worries. So long as your son isn’t flogging it, the Holden should do him well.
