My dad has owned one of these since 2004 and it’s still in a great condition! It’s fast for a wagon and I like it coz of the sound of the Subie rumble.
Ali Toroganan from what I’m aware US models only got the 3.9 FD MY02-05 and 3.7 FD for MY06-07. For 2008+ they went back to a 3.9 with a bigger first gear. Jdm wrx’s had the 4.11
@noxxi knox what generation are you looking at buying? I have driven all generations of Forester, and in my opinion the SGs were the last ones that drove more like a crossover should, with that nice combination of car/suv handling. The SH and SJ generation feel much more SUV like, but of course the low center of gravity still gives it decent handling for what it is. The newest Foresters, the SKs, have actually improved on the handling a noticeable amount over the previous two generations. The actually feel quite nimble on the road for actually being the largest Foresters to date. I should also note here, the Forester XTs (at least in the SG gen, but I think pretty well all gens) don't actually have ANY handling improvements over the naturally aspirated Foresters of the same generation. When I bought my 04 FXT it had completely stock handling, felt identical to my 06 na Forester, but made around 300whp, so the first bunch of things I did was install a stiffer rear sway bar (from an 04 STi), lowering springs (Swift), and some Konigs with 235/50R17s. Currently installing an STi rack as well to help even more. Sorry for the long answer, but I tried to give some info to suit a variety of needs. 😂
1st bad subaru decision: going to CVT 2nd bad subaru decision: ending the XTs 3rd bad subaru decision: ending the STI Been a subaru guy since 2004. Just traded in my last subaru and will never buy one again. Sad end to a good era
Hi Clay i brought a SF5 forester GT Turbo 2001 automatic - super fun as bits wore out i put white line - and did brakes 4 pot front 2 pot rear vented ej207RA spec C sti JDM short block iag alloy sump kit - brian crower valves springs bronze guides ! std cams exhaust td04 - 3 inch from turbo mrt turbo polished s/s - $40,000 so far ! but there is more soon ! thank`s Clay good but more cars enough with junk !
i got my 1998 gc8 4 weeks ago for 4250 and as soon as i test drove it i was sold it drove like a normal daily down low and was responsive on boost and quick. mine was swapped with an sti ej207 so it has lots of room to add more boost but its perfect as it is can highly recommend a Subaru if you want a daily sports car
My dad has owned one of these since 2004 and it’s still in a great condition! It’s fast for a wagon and I like it coz of the sound of the Subie rumble.
The Susie rumble
@@trashbandit2449 oh crap typo
@@tchiem1803 😅 thought it was funny
It’s the gearing that makes it insane compared to your average wrx. 4.44FD compared to a 3.9 or 3.7 in the MY06-07. Forester XT is a sleeper 👌
Wow! No wonder, that makes so much sense! Love how Subaru secretly over engineered it😍
2002 rexxys onwards got the same short ratio
Ali Toroganan from what I’m aware US models only got the 3.9 FD MY02-05 and 3.7 FD for MY06-07. For 2008+ they went back to a 3.9 with a bigger first gear. Jdm wrx’s had the 4.11
@@muamoua yikes i thought you were from the land down undah😂
@@muamoua USDM FXTs all got the 4.44 diffs EXCEPT the '06-'08 automatics.
I found ur channel through this video and I’m so glad I did love your work
Finally found a Australian modified car review channel. Thank you clay Wong.
Yeah Australians are awesome
Awesome video man! I love your enthusiasm for the FXTs, I am obsessed with mine. 👀😂
@noxxi knox what generation are you looking at buying?
I have driven all generations of Forester, and in my opinion the SGs were the last ones that drove more like a crossover should, with that nice combination of car/suv handling.
The SH and SJ generation feel much more SUV like, but of course the low center of gravity still gives it decent handling for what it is.
The newest Foresters, the SKs, have actually improved on the handling a noticeable amount over the previous two generations. The actually feel quite nimble on the road for actually being the largest Foresters to date.
I should also note here, the Forester XTs (at least in the SG gen, but I think pretty well all gens) don't actually have ANY handling improvements over the naturally aspirated Foresters of the same generation.
When I bought my 04 FXT it had completely stock handling, felt identical to my 06 na Forester, but made around 300whp, so the first bunch of things I did was install a stiffer rear sway bar (from an 04 STi), lowering springs (Swift), and some Konigs with 235/50R17s. Currently installing an STi rack as well to help even more.
Sorry for the long answer, but I tried to give some info to suit a variety of needs. 😂
Xt is good i have xt
1st bad subaru decision: going to CVT
2nd bad subaru decision: ending the XTs
3rd bad subaru decision: ending the STI
Been a subaru guy since 2004. Just traded in my last subaru and will never buy one again. Sad end to a good era
YO REMEMBER ME FROM COSTCO
Another awsome video brother
Thank you sir! Aussie muscle with 1000HP coming soon😉
Hi Clay i brought a SF5 forester GT Turbo 2001 automatic - super fun as bits wore out i put white line - and did brakes 4 pot front 2 pot rear vented ej207RA spec C sti JDM short block iag alloy sump kit - brian crower valves springs bronze guides ! std cams exhaust td04 - 3 inch from turbo mrt turbo polished s/s - $40,000 so far ! but there is more soon ! thank`s Clay good but more cars enough with junk !
my friends 2002 forester (standard) with like 200k miles drives so fucking well. shit accelerates so fast and handles so well.
Awesome video man, I recently did a review of an XT Forester here in Perth. These things fly!🚀🤟
i got my 1998 gc8 4 weeks ago for 4250 and as soon as i test drove it i was sold it drove like a normal daily down low and was responsive on boost and quick. mine was swapped with an sti ej207 so it has lots of room to add more boost but its perfect as it is can highly recommend a Subaru if you want a daily sports car
Video is killer 🔥🔥 content is raw
Came here for the forester, but the hotdogs really still the show
Great Video Bro!
In 2013 mate they've got rid of the bonnet scoop on the XT and dropped from a 2.5 to 2.0 litre... I loved the bonnet scoop of my older 98 wrx
I put a scoop on my 2016 XT because they look good.
Saw the man at moomba with the missus😂😂😂
Was she hot? 😏
We were at Costco and saw him recording the bears
MichaelPlays_YT OMG same
Feel amazed there’s a Costco in Oz..
Me and my dad have the exact same model. We have lots of plans
Lmao ive been to the exact same costco
Hey I saw you! Great video btw really helps people with he facts And I was in there
Thank you so much Gavin!🤗
Clay Wong it was a pleasure meeting you!
Clay Wong that’s a fast car!
These are so damn hard to find now it’s insane I can’t find a food deal for any
I swapped my own because of this
good ole days
Just picked up my first Subaru, a 2005 Forseter XS with 142k miles on it. Shit is so fun lol
For how much
@@_runta $2,500
@@Marxistcorgi69 thank you
What does car review has to do with showing you shopping
I was doing some browsing and I came across this video and noticed my father has the same car and we have the same last name I thought that was cool
Wonder how many gearboxes this forester has gone through
Still on its first😁
things in this video looked really familiar potential WA brother
Lol the prices on these are now 7 - 10k
$10k+ now lol
Why tho..
@@jimblypizzle covid tax
Just paid 3500k for a 04xt, 200kw, nsw Australia
A Forester Turbo for Boston... cool
the boost guage is in the same location as mine.
You really love eating? Don't you, lol...
Shot at Clayton campus?
gone are the days of "4-6k"
Anyone know what that unit above the stereo is thats usually storage? What is it called? Much appreciated
noob in aussie but, are there anymore youtuber that does the same reviews etc, cheers
Ali Toroganan Ross reviews
No room in the back seat though! Toyota Corolla wagon has more room in the back seat
But is it turbo awd?
Do you still love your Forester
Are they p plate legal when stock
It dont matter bro ;)
Yes
whats that center dash screen?
Radio
i wonder how long it took old mate to pop the head gasket on that 25 lol
Wagon?
it's not a wagon
No TP, use kleenex tissues.
Love how you be smashing 3rd gear like its not your car. ..!
Haha owner was next to me the entire time and told me to drive it like I stole it! Life’s too short to baby cars all the time☺️
@@ClayWong shit!!! Its a Subaru😎😎 I drive my Shit like its stolen (still safe)
Don’t recommend
☝🏾❤️🤙🏾🇺🇸