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GarageScout Take
STi six-speed gearing, an IAG long block, and a Boost Lab 20G turbo give this Forester a distinct mechanical configuration, with STi axles and revised brakes, suspension, and steering to match. The repaint and front-end chips, undocumented hub work, interior wear, and possible emissions noncompliance are the disclosed tradeoffs.
Strengths
- Clean Carfax history with continuous Florida registration reported since new.
- Factory literature and invoices accompany the car.
- The seller reports strong, consistent compression across all four cylinders.
Watch For
- The passenger-side fender and front and rear bumpers were repainted under prior ownership; the front end also has chips.
- The steering wheel and other interior surfaces show wear.
- The reported front and rear hub rebuilds have no supporting documentation provided.
- The extensive modifications may prevent emissions compliance in some states, and no dyno sheet was provided.
