Matchbox maybe?

Which cars are less costly than datsuns?

5 years or 100,000km.... The rubber perishes with time apparently. Sybaris aren't forgiving when the belt snaps too.

Spark plugs are a pain to change too. I did it once, paid to have it done once too.

They are good cars but getting on. The sfs showing paint peel and rust now. Elec issues too.

Imho there are less costly cars out there for his money if he thinks datsuns cost heaps

parts are inexpensive from Subaru USA, the closest car dealer to me is Subaru, just up the hill.

Timing belt
All Models, Forester, w/o Turbo - 2.5l, 1999-08
List Price : $89.95

Good think mine is only 49k miles

Haven't had those problems yet Mik but wise words there.

its all the other stufflike air flow meteres that add up too,and puel pumps etc.

buy them through america if you diy, otherwise cost a fortune through suby australia.

Timing belts are expensive, but still only paid $700 (complete major service) to replace mine. I've found that general servicing is cheap, but some parts can get up there.

If you are after one check for kays and logbook servicing. Belts go every 100 000k, so if you find one that's done 150 with up to date logbooks you won't have to worry about the expensive stuff for ages.

Just spent $2000 on my Forester but well worth it, its a very tough car.
If it can handle my wife's driving it can handle anything.

True but if he thinks a datsuns a money put wait til he gets a SF. Lol

When was the 1-series not a money pit?