DRMORTY - Subaru Forester XT - Turbo AWD WAGON - Omgitsnotahondawagon!

Just picked up my first Subaru, it's an 04 Forester XT auto.

I have had tons and tons of Honda Civics... So, I am stepping out of my comfort zone..

Kinda thought the idea of a slightly bigger AWD Turbo Wagon sounded fun.. As a plus, it has cup holders, power windows, sunroof and leather..

It's in decent shape, with 188k and a new turbo and I got it for only $3k. So, I think I did alright.

1st - Fix the Valve cover leak today.

My plans are simple:
- Lift it about 2 Inches.
- Bigger tires
- Bull Bar
- Slight performance upgrades to the motor.
- Tow Hitch
- Upgrade to a better roof rack system ( I like to carry a lot ).

I consider any of my cars SUVs and so I use them like Off-Road Utility Tools.. This one shall be No-Different.

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Comments

  • bam-bambam-bam Council Member
    It'll fit my tow dolly, right? (...ducking)
  • DRMORTYDRMORTY Council Member
    LOL... At least I MIGHT be able to follow Goldie through the woods... Looking for a lift kit right now..
  • drfinkdrfink Wagonist
    nice, my mom dailies the same car except its a 5 speed
  • VladiVladi Senior Wagonist
    Those are cool cars!
  • DRMORTYDRMORTY Council Member
    I was out driving today... Not gonna lie... Loving it...
  • DRMORTYDRMORTY Council Member
    Cup holders ftw ! ! ! ! !
  • 3k, is a steal for an xt! Looks good man.
  • DRMORTYDRMORTY Council Member
    Just got my tow hitch and harness in the mail.. It's only a Class 2, so eventually I will be cutting off the 1.25" reciever tube and replacing it with a 2" tube. But for now, I can tow stuff.

    Window Visors are on the way! & for only $33!!!

    And, I've gotten to take her off-road a few times now and she is a beast...

    In the pic at Aero Ranch, I had to make it through a swampy water logged mower trail and she didn't skip a beat..
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    Did I mention that it has CUP HOLDERS. LOL
  • DRMORTYDRMORTY Council Member
    Tow hitch installed!
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  • CharbCharb Administrator
    I hope your timing belt has been done... make it a priority if not
  • DRMORTYDRMORTY Council Member
    Ya 15k ago, when they put on a new turbo
  • DRMORTYDRMORTY Council Member
    How about Window Visors...
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  • DRMORTYDRMORTY Council Member
    The Forester is actually classed as a Small SUV... Wifes Suburban is Classed as a Large SUV.
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    My Forester is a Small SUV, but Mad Max was a Smaller SUV(non-classified SUV)
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    Also... I case anyone is in the Market for a Paddle Board, I am part of Matau Surf Co. and we make some Nice Equipment.
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