Description
Extremely reluctant sale of my beloved Forester due to overseas move. I imported this stunning Forester Cross Sport Turbo from Japan in August 2024 and have spent thousands to get it as perfect as I can.
It's the better looking pre-facelift SG5 with the rare 5 speed manual gearbox and original option 'sport pack' body kit with privacy glass. The one previous owner in Japan lavished huge care on this car, even retaining the blue protective plastic on the sill plates. They also fitted WRX 4-pot front calipers, STi pink front strut brace and Laille Beatrush rear strut brace, and an STi genome boost controller and gauge. It also has alloy wishbones front and rear, and 2 underbody braces.
On arrival, Lee Allen IVA registered the car, converted the speedo and odometer to miles, and MoT'd the car at 40,373 miles. A new battery and an anti-roll bar link were fitted. On delivery to me I conducted the following:
Private reg plate sourced
Oil and Filter change
Rear diff oil change
Lanoguard to entire underside
Machine Polish and Bilt Hamber wax of the paintwork
Carbon Glass coating applied to the windows
New mats to keep the original JDM mats preserved
New front ball joints
Fitment of 18" STi Alloys with brand new Continental All Season 2 tyres
Carplay Pro unit with reversing camera for Apple Car play / Android Auto
Audio reverse sensors
After an initial 1184 miles of running, the car went to renowned Subaru specialist FB Tuning for a full 1400 service, comprising: cam belt change, including water pump, tensioner and idlers, new aux belts, air filter, fuel filter, subaru black oil filter, change of engine oil, gearbox oil, rear diff oil, brake fluid, coolant and even the power steering fluid.
The car then went to Autosparx for a Thatcham Cat 1 Sigma Alarm / immobiliser and GPS tracker (700) install. Since then the following parts have been changed: all 4 calipers, Black Diamond predator pads, power steering pump return pipe seal and a Pedders Sports Ryder full suspension kit.
At 44771 miles FB Tuning conducted a map check to confirm the car is in standard 220bhp / 306 nm specification. The engine oil was changed and a new subaru black oil filter fitted. Since then a new gear linkage UJ has been fitted, and a replacement Kenwood head unit to capture UK frequencies.
Recently MoT'd at 45,808 miles with no issues.
If you want an immaculate JDM Forester in perfect mechanical order this is your car! Mileage will slightly increase with light use until sold.