You changed the rims?

Service record, any modification history from previous owner, accident record (Check for any bad welding or not under the car frame, body panel mis-align), engine block / head leaking, gear change smooth or not.. All these need to be check by reputable mechanic like AE in KL if possible. 

Most important - Your friend got lots of cash or not? Sti need to pump Ron97 above, maintenance not cheap and need to change lubricant frequently. If not mistaken every 5000km for Fully Syn oil due to turbo. EJ20/25 is also timing belt driving, so will need to keep some cash for it also. Any sifu here can help explain more?

http://malaysiable.news/doc163510/2237/page1

*link is in Chinese

Subaru Forester rank 1st, while Xv at 3rd for satisfactory!     

Just for reference.. 大马 = Malaysia.. 

But in Taiwan.. Yes.. Their Forester sales is even better compare to Toyota Rav4.. Maybe take from Taiwan website?

common problem on subaru that came with 5x100 pcd...
the 5x114.3 pcd subaru model less problem on wheel bearing since they were using bigger bearing in the wheel hub

which scoobie model?

Looks very nice to me. 

Actually nowadays Subaru engine is easy to service, in KL there is a very famous Subaru workshop AE.. I have sent my Xv to visit a few mechanic friends around Penang area and when they saw the new FB20 engine.. sap sap shui..    All filter, water and oil are in 1 place easy to reach, engine is timing chain, the air-con/alternator belt is in front of the engine, easy to change and reach. Only when you need to change the plugs ( @ 100,000km), you will need to bring down the engine and gearbox.. Subaru Boxer engine is not that hard to service nowadays compare to the old EJ20 series, you will need to know where to get the spare parts which a lot of shop also start to keep. There is a few shop in J.Ipoh, KL also bring in Subaru parts and half-cut shop also already have Xv and forester parts coming in. Singapore also have lots of Subaru aftermarket stuff.. 

Hey guys...
Can anyone recommend me an experience aircon service centre for my Subie 2003 Forester . Dismantling the dash board always worries me.

Thanks .

I can do it in ipoh and kl.....
I believe there's a leak at the coil....thought they have to take down the whole dash board ...no ?

ahaa thanks..no not twins. thanks for info.

ahh yes thats a nie n comprehensive view... i wonder if subaru foresters woyuld come with 7 seater in future? what with honda n mazda etc...

If want alternatives, Bendix, Bosch, Akebono, nibk & Project Miu also have.. If not mistaken same as forester..

It will be a blessing if the priced goes according with the reduced feature.

Some of the features comes in a group based on a system or sensor.
Eyesight - pre-collision braking, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, high beam assist.
Rear Vehicle Detection - Blind spot detection and lane change assist; and rear cross traffic alert.

Eyesight is definitely out. 
Rear Vehicle Detection doubt so because Levorg CBU don't have.  It will be a blessing if they provide as an option.

What's left?
Active torque vectoring - I think this is very likely available for competitive reason.
Head lights steering responsive - very unlikely too.

Paddle shift & reverse camera - should be standard for Premium models.

There goes your 50%.  I think is more like 70%.

even tho i am 23 but music i listen are mostly 90s

need to ask SC about it cos it shouldn't be this way. Gear 5 for top speed, I agree but when reach gear 6 it shld power enough to increase speed even it take longer time and not struggling to maintain speed of 140km/h. More ever I talking about speed of 140km/h and not 180km/h.

Depends on the 7-seater trend in Malaysia. Now, majority is van-like mass mover company use. The 7-seater SUV is really just 5 (+2) type. It is really not meant for more than 5 adults. So, I agree with you. Very unlikely. Maybe for special order