K, this is gonna be a huge post, be warned.
-I picked up the forester this morning from the railyards
-WOW do I love this thing... much more comfortable, many more features, plenty of power, smooth operation, awesome looks, great on gas, ridiculous amount of storage space, etc etc.
-Did an oil change as soon as I got her home, along with filling tires, checking tranny fluid, checking coolant, replacing washer fluid, giving her a good cleaning.
-The exterior, engine bay, and interior are all very clean, many parts are mint condition. With just 74xxx on the clock it is running like a new car as well.
-Also, the digital climate control is AWESOME, works flawlessly and I didn't need to adjust it once after making my initial settings. Nice having the exterior temp as well.
-Keyless entry works with the buttons on the key, which is awesome, no more putting the key in the lock for me (at least not on this vehicle
)
Only issues I have for the OOP inspection is DRL's and tires (Wheels are a little rough condition but I believe these tires will pass, then I will order some all terrains for it asap, assuming I'm not getting wheel repaired)
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Trying to keep this from becoming a mod project, and it's proving difficult when I pop that hood and see the very moddable engine
. Car came almost 100% stock which I am happy about, and looks very well maintained (clean air filter, good oil level, tranny fluid clear and full, coolant topped full)
Plans for now are (in order of importance):
1.) Install DRL's to pass OOP
2.) Get OOP completed, hopefully not needing many changes
3.) Buy a set of A/T tires for it, likely the yokohama geolandar a/t-s 215/60/16
4.) Install a boost gauge of some sort, would like it to be as oem-looking and non-obtrusive as possible
5.) Full stereo install, new head unit, speakers all around (The fozzy comes with components
), and sub/amp from the GC
6.) Get paint fixed up on back bumper or get replacement rear bumper
7.) Tinting (currently all but the front windows are tinted slightly, but would like them a touch darker and some tint on driver/passenger windows
8.) PERHAPS an axleback for a bit more rumble
That's all I can think of posting about right now, let me know any ideas or suggestions you guys have