Chainman 8 Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 Thinking of getting a forester anyone got any tips bout them wat to look for been lookin at some rally tyre on eBay for them how hard is the brake light switch to fit and does the back seat totallty split in halve leaving one seat up so you can have three in the car Cheers chainy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpling 23 Posted November 17, 2010 Report Share Posted November 17, 2010 Thinking of getting a forester anyone got any tips bout them wat to look for been lookin at some rally tyre on eBay for them how hard is the brake light switch to fit and does the back seat totallty split in halve leaving one seat up so you can have three in the car Cheers chainy To be honest mate it depends on how much you want to spend on one,, I know that the earliar forrester are about the best but after 2001 they got a lot more technical and they put alot more gadgets on them especially sensors on everything, I only know of a couple of things you have to watch with them is make sure all the belts have been changed and up to date, A forrester with up to date service history is a bonus, And also the engine management indicator on the later models if it is on it could be something simple as a exhaust sensor or something serious as a internal engine fault, Ive owned a 52 plate non turbo for 3 yrs and to be honest it has not missed a beat. Hope this helps mate and if i was you if you know a machanic then all the better. ATB, Steve. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
reavo2k9 20 Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 Disconnect the plug on the back of the break peddle and cut the black n white wire run your switch through that its easy , i wouldnt bother with rally tyres i can get brand new mud and snows for 20 each there just as good ,if its a earlier model just make sure that the rear shockers are ok as they are prone for breaking , and buy a fresh car not an abused dogging bus as clutch tend to go or be going on second hand ones , if you get 1 and the engine managment light comes on i personally wouldnt worry as ive had 1 for 2 seasons with this light on , hope this helps and happy lamping .... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chainman 8 Posted November 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2010 Cheers guys I'm on th look out for one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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