Just picked up my 04 forester xt on tuesday night. I love the foresters power, interior etc.... Suspension will be getting a prototype praxxis system before long and I will be upgrading the brakes. My chief complaint is the TRANSMISSION. It does not like to go into reverse even after putting it in 3rd twice and trying first. Going into 5th gear seems like a far throw compared to the other gears. I will be taking it on the the track next sunday when I do instruction at homestead with chin motorsports. Well see how it holds up.