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looking for a Forester

Posted: Sat Nov 10, 2012 10:26 pm
by LIFTED
Hi Guys,
I'm looking around for an auto Forester for my wife low k's under 4G, if any one knows or has seen a decent one for sale, please let me know.
I've just put a wanted ad in Gumtree.

Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2012 8:43 am
by INEEDABEER
By low do you mean under 400,000km.

Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2012 9:48 am
by RSR 555
4G = 4 Grand $$$

Mike is looking for one around $4000 with the lowest kms possible.

I has a 'Limited' one getting fix but with the workshop move and all, the car probably wont be ready till early next year. Mikes wife's car now starting to show signs of age, he's wanting to put her into something a little more reliable.. especially as she must travel with his pride and joy everywhere :cool:

Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2012 10:01 am
by TOONGA
Actually I think INEEDABEER was either being wry, or did actually mean under 400,000 km :)

and yes wry is spelt right :)

TOONGA

Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2012 10:10 am
by RSR 555
Probably as to get one for $4k then it's most likely going to have some pretty high kms. Danielle's had 330,000kms when we brought that for $2200 and it's still going as strong today even with the big tow of a camper to Coral Bay.. EJ20 over EJ25 for reliability ;)

Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2012 11:54 am
by LIFTED
$2200!!! That was a good score Paul
Yep I'm looking for a good buy, I know they come up, it's usually better when I have more time on my side. I've got my feelers out everywhere. I thought my liberty was a good buy from Toonga. Good to get a car from an enthusiast.

Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2012 8:21 pm
by JPM
My brother in-law has exactly what you are chasing, and he lives in Greenwood so would imagine checking it out would be fairly easy.

Auto white Forester with a low Km (120,000) Impreza EJ20 replaced professionally by Jap Wholesale in Wangara. Needs shocks, rear diff binds slightly at times and the front right guard needs minor panel massaging.

I've called him to tell him your hunting, but am yet to speak to him. I'll let you know once I get the message through!!

Regards
Jayd

Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2012 9:06 pm
by guyph_01
I have a 4.11 rear diff if you buy the car:p From an Auto Outback. Think them are the same...

Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2012 11:05 pm
by LIFTED
Thanks Jayd and I'll keep your diff in mind Guy ha I did have one of those diffs but sold it.

Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2012 1:03 am
by guyph_01
Very clean looking one, except the misses will have to learn how to drive manual!!

Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2012 11:57 am
by RSR 555
More than likely the diff bind is the centre diff (AWD pack) as this is vevy common to fail. Danielle's car has the same issue but we have never worried about it, just needs a couple more revs when in tight turns like carparks.

It's an auto Forester Guyph ;)

Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2012 12:09 pm
by guyph_01
sry i forgot to post the link. This is what i was talking about:

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/mount-la ... 1008849430

Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2012 7:18 pm
by JPM
Private message sent!!

Jayd

Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2012 10:57 am
by LIFTED
Thanks Jayd got your message I'll give him a call.

Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2012 10:31 am
by LIFTED
guyph_01 wrote:I have a 4.11 rear diff if you buy the car:p From an Auto Outback. Think them are the same...
I've been doing some research and I believe it has a 4.44 ratio The auto has this number on it TZ103ZR1AA-L2

Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2012 12:33 pm
by guyph_01
Gearbox code one the outback here is TZ102Z3DBA-KH. Let me know what it is or where you look to know what ratio it is:)

Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2012 11:52 am
by LIFTED
I'm still looking !
I almost had one! JPM's brother in law, I really liked it, but he's not selling now.

Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2012 3:12 pm
by RSR 555
LIFTED wrote:I'm still looking !
I almost had one! JPM's brother in law, I really liked it, but he's not selling now.
Oh :( that's not good news.

Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2012 11:58 pm
by LIFTED
The chemiweld in the wife's car seems to be holding up, so I've still got some more time to keep looking.

Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2012 11:17 pm
by LIFTED
Still looking.