Soapsuds Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 As alsways, i am itching to change my car Although i will keep the Audi until at least March next year, i wondered if anyone has any opinions on the new MY06 Forester STi (Import Only) Importers' Website and Video of Vicky Butler-Henderson Test Driving OR if anyone can recommend something a) As Practical b) Roughly the same Price (£28k spec'd with the 330bhp option and lux pack) c) As quick d) Better???? Looking to change next year, so would ideally be after something about 6 months old with a bit of mileage on it for about the £25k mark. With a big load space for the dog..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 Main problem, as with any Subaru import, is that UK Subaru dealers won't touch them. This means you'll have to find an independent specialist (or importer) willing to and capable of properly servicing it. For similar money, you could have a fully loaded UK model Forester 2.5XTE with a Prodrive performance pack that takes it to 256bhp at 5,600rpm and 300lb/ft at 3,000rpm, with 0-60 in 5.3 secs and 0-100 in 13.9. Subaru 2006 MY PPP Info (pdf) It's quick enough (for a bus ), and you have the piece of mind of a full Subaru UK warranty and dealer servicing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Problem_Child Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 £25k? Leave the dog at home and get one of these... How about an S6? Are they that cheap yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soapsuds Posted May 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 Might of known it would be you to answer first!!! What is the difference between the XT and XTE??? Is it power output or just spec? There are a few locally on Autotrader, but only 2 XTE's..... at £24k + £2k for the prodrive kit, it's not far off the STi, but i see what you are saying about the servicing etc. It would have to be a trip to Gloucester each time (not too bad as i have an office in Worcester!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soapsuds Posted May 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 [ QUOTE ] How about an S6? Are they that cheap yet? [/ QUOTE ] will be too old - i would like to keep for 2-3 years and my motor needs to be under 5 years old for my car allowance to be paid Or i would be driving an old S8 now - i can tell you.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 XT, XTE, XTEn differences are just spec. - mechanically identical. Our local dealer has one in on demo (or did have recently). Andrew (sales guy) said it's his favourite Subaru at the moment - it's a real hoot to drive, and people just don't expect it to be that quick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soapsuds Posted May 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 [ QUOTE ] XT, XTE, XTEn differences are just spec. - mechanically identical. [/ QUOTE ] Ahhh..... so, there are some good deals to be had then 12 months old, £18k-20k.... VERY interesting....... [ QUOTE ] Our local dealer has one in on demo (or did have recently). Andrew (sales guy) said it's his favourite Subaru at the moment - it's a real hoot to drive, and people just don't expect it to be that quick! [/ QUOTE ] is that Monks Heath?? Might pop up for a butchers one lunchtime as i'm only 5 mins away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v15ben Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 Not sure about the warranty issues Garcon. You probably know much more than me but after reading the annals of scoobynet it would appear that 06MY Impreza WRXs from car supermarkets such as Motorpoint - which are parallel imports - will get a 3 year Subaru warranty. The warranty has to be confirmed in writing and thoroughly checked over before purchase but it is valid. Whether UK dealers actually want to service parallel imports regardless of having the warranty is another question entirely!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 Parallel (generally European) imports of models also available in the UK are ok I believe - but as you say you need to get written confirmation. However the Forester STi is a Japanese market model 'grey' import, which (like other grey imports such as the Legacy GT) the UK dealers won't touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quattroboy Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 I did like the look of that STi on Fifth Gear but I agree that I would probably go for the XTen with the ProDrive pack. I thought it sounded superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32North Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 Bl00dy brillinat............. sign me up!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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