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Old 11-09-09, 06:44 PM
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I was looking for a winter beater to drive around for under $5000. Found a 98 Subaru Forester for 2650 on craigslist.. I pick it up the same day and drove it home.. I think it is a pretty nice car the price. I'm getting some STI stuff from Japan and bits and piece to make it look a little nicer.. this is my first Subaru and hopefully it will be fun Here is my new baby



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What Subaru? all I see is the new 7 series *drools*

jk, congrats!
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looks like a fun beater. How do you like the GTR???. I am interested in buying one in the future( sooner than later)
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Old 11-09-09, 06:51 PM
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Nice choice... but a winter beater in Cali?
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Old 11-09-09, 07:44 PM
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yea u dont see aall that snow on those trees right there?

nice pick up, cheap too.
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Originally Posted by I8ABMR
looks like a fun beater. How do you like the GTR???. I am interested in buying one in the future( sooner than later)
it is pretty cool.. the way it is stock is faster than 99% of the cars I see on the road..I put it in auto mode most of the time and just drive, beside the stiff suspension it drive just like a Lexus but a lot faster lol... just go drive a Porsche or Lambo before you go test drive the GTR and see which one you like. Personally I prefer GTR.
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Old 11-09-09, 08:21 PM
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nice!!!! you'll love it, subarus are awesome IMO.
love your taste in cars
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Old 11-09-09, 08:59 PM
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Should be a fun project!
 
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Forget the subi check out the GT-R...
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Originally Posted by tmf2004
Forget the subi check out the GT-R...
Forget the GT-R, check out the Typhoon!
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Originally Posted by Danimal
Forget the GT-R, check out the Typhoon!
Forget the GT-R, Forget the Typhoon, check out the 7 Series!


Congrats on the Subie
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forgot them all, my sc300 was the best car i even owned as far as reliability goes... seriously...

but yeah the forester is my new baby.. I got full JDM Sti interior, Sti front and rear bumper..JDM headlights and grill, wheels, suspension and some goodie on its way here already
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Originally Posted by eggwoll
Nice choice... but a winter beater in Cali?
Gotta go up to the mountains in something

Congrats with the purchase, Subarus last forever so you can beat it up a bit
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