by "Makoyouidiot" (makaan12)
Published 09/14/2017 at 14:03
by "Makoyouidiot" (makaan12)
Published 09/14/2017 at 14:03
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STARS: 3
As my wife drives to Dallas to buy a car on her own for the first time. A car for me. That I haven’t been able to check out beforehand. I have faith that all will go well. Probably. Hopefully. Maybe. Meanwhile I get to sit at work and goof off.
"TahoeSTi" (tahoesti)
09/14/2017 at 14:11, STARS: 2
I bought an OBXT on ebay sight on seen last year, so far so good.
"cmill189 - sans Volvo" (cmill189)
09/14/2017 at 14:16, STARS: 0
Does it have WRX wheels because it originally came with steelies and hubcaps?
"BeaterGT" (beatergt)
09/14/2017 at 14:24, STARS: 0
If it’s N/A, you’ll be fine. If it’s turbo, prepare your wallet.
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
09/14/2017 at 14:24, STARS: 0
I have the feeling there is an interesting back story here.
"BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind" (briangriffinsprius)
09/14/2017 at 14:38, STARS: 3
That’s...quite the opposite experience that I’ve had with turbo and NA Subarus of that generation.
Edit to add: never had any issues with the turbos, have replaced HG after HG on the NA.
"ArmadaExpress drives a turbo outback" (armadaexpress)
09/14/2017 at 14:46, STARS: 2
I have an OBXT (5-Sp Man.) \. I didn’t care what shape it was in when I received it. I just wanted the platform, and I’m willing to maintain at as long as possible. has 197k-ish miles and still going strong. I love this car!
"BeaterGT" (beatergt)
09/14/2017 at 14:48, STARS: 0
Really? Never had any HG issues with 05 and up Subarus. And if I’m being honest, the valve cover gaskets are just as synonymous with turbo Subarus as head gaskets are with NA Subarus. Clearly Subaru just fails at gaskets.
"BeaterGT" (beatergt)
09/14/2017 at 14:54, STARS: 2
Legacy GT here, didn’t realize there was this many on Oppo! I’m currently at 110k :)
"ArmadaExpress drives a turbo outback" (armadaexpress)
09/14/2017 at 14:57, STARS: 1
My brother has a Legacy GT (5 Sp. Man.) as well. Forged internals, and an STi Turbo with a Cobb AP. Wonderful cars.
"TahoeSTi" (tahoesti)
09/14/2017 at 15:06, STARS: 1
Thats what I picked up last year, but with only 62k miles, it’s on the lift at home now getting a timing belt, wilwood brakes, up pipe and down pipe, and some new bushing and mounts....at least it will if I can ever find time to work on it.
"ArmadaExpress drives a turbo outback" (armadaexpress)
09/14/2017 at 15:11, STARS: 0
Great choice. Are you planning on having it tuned or using an Off-The-Shelf Tune on an AP, once you do the downpipe?
"BeaterGT" (beatergt)
09/14/2017 at 15:33, STARS: 0
5 speed here too. That sounds like a fun ride although the 5 speed is probably the limiting factor there. Forged internals on the other hand must be great for peace of mind!
"BeaterGT" (beatergt)
09/14/2017 at 15:34, STARS: 0
Budget for wheel bearings if you haven’t already! Sounds like you’ll be pushing it pretty hard. Still have to spring for the cat-less up pipe.
"ArmadaExpress drives a turbo outback" (armadaexpress)
09/14/2017 at 16:12, STARS: 1
My brother has forged internals in his Legacy GT, my OBXT is completely stock, and I’ll probably keep it that way for a long time.
"ArmadaExpress drives a turbo outback" (armadaexpress)
09/14/2017 at 16:13, STARS: 0
Wheel bearings are definitely something all of my Subaru’s have had issues with. I’m always listening, just waiting to hear that worrisome sound. Not sure when/ if I’ll do the cat-less up-pipe. My performance shop has never seen an issue even with their built cars.
"TahoeSTi" (tahoesti)
09/14/2017 at 16:24, STARS: 2
I’ve already had to replace 2 cv shafts already....eventually I’ll just drop and STi Drive train in it, just need to find a way to fit the STi Wheel Bearings.
"TahoeSTi" (tahoesti)
09/14/2017 at 16:26, STARS: 0
HG issues are always on the NA Subarus or poorly tuned turbo ones with boost spikes.
"BeaterGT" (beatergt)
09/14/2017 at 16:31, STARS: 0
You would just need the STI knuckles right? Pretty sure I’ve seen a few guys do that swap.
"BeaterGT" (beatergt)
09/14/2017 at 16:32, STARS: 1
Yeah, hopefully it’s just another case of the internet blowing stuff way out of proportion. I know what you mean about always listening, these cars always got some noise for you!
"Captain of the Enterprise" (justanotherdayinparadise)
09/14/2017 at 16:51, STARS: 0
I am quite fond of those
"TahoeSTi" (tahoesti)
09/14/2017 at 16:53, STARS: 0
I thought you’d have to get different CV shafts too. I know Legacy GT Spec B shafts mate up to the STI transmission but I’m not sure about the STi knuckles.
"BeaterGT" (beatergt)
09/14/2017 at 16:59, STARS: 0
Ah, maybe I’m getting mixed up with the Spec B. I’ve been too busy replacing coil packs -_-
"Makoyouidiot" (makaan12)
09/14/2017 at 17:09, STARS: 1
I’ve wanted one for several years, but the time was never right. Apparently it now is.
"Makoyouidiot" (makaan12)
09/14/2017 at 17:10, STARS: 1
It’s mostly my wife and my mother being terrified that I will be violently eviscerated if I try to ride my SV650 to work all winter, and also my wife knows I’ve always wanted a Subaru wagon.
"Makoyouidiot" (makaan12)
09/14/2017 at 17:12, STARS: 0
It’s an n/a, with super high mileage, so to an optimist like myself, that means it was well cared for (I’m gonna be broke 2.3 seconds after it gets home, probably)
"Makoyouidiot" (makaan12)
09/14/2017 at 17:15, STARS: 0
I don’t think so, it’s got leather interior, so I assumed those were factory
"BeaterGT" (beatergt)
09/14/2017 at 17:15, STARS: 1
Just read through the comments and you’ll get an idea of what you’re in store for. Then again, I live in a big rust state so parts are more prone to wear. Best of luck with it, hope all goes well!
"Makoyouidiot" (makaan12)
09/14/2017 at 17:16, STARS: 1
This is a 2.5i, 5 speed, leather interior, but with 249k miles. I fully anticipate being broke for most of the winter.
"Makoyouidiot" (makaan12)
09/14/2017 at 17:18, STARS: 0
Indeed....I am fortunate enough to work at a dealer, where I get a massive discount on parts and labor, and they let me wrench on my stuff if I want, so I am fairly well prepared.
"cmill189 - sans Volvo" (cmill189)
09/14/2017 at 17:29, STARS: 1
Those are definitely Impreza wheels, never came on any Legacy Outback. I think the offset is slightly off and they sit too far in the fenders. I’m not 100% on the 05-09 but typically leather on a Subaru means color matched door handles/mirrors as well.
Not to try and scare you but you might want to have her really check stuff out. There is a place around here that will rebuild wrecked Subarus with other wrecked Subarus. Even going as far as to paint the heads of door hinge bolts so it looks like they haven’t been moved.
It could just be a base model that someone swapped nicer wheels and a leather interior or had the cloth covered. I dunno.
"BeaterGT" (beatergt)
09/14/2017 at 17:29, STARS: 1
Oh, you’ll be fine!
"Makoyouidiot" (makaan12)
09/14/2017 at 17:52, STARS: 0
Well, she called me on the way home to tell me how interesting it was that the front seats are leather and the rear ones aren’t, so. Yeek.
"cmill189 - sans Volvo" (cmill189)
09/14/2017 at 18:03, STARS: 0
Uh oh. Hopefully the former owner just did some mild “upgrades” and didn’t sell you a basket case.
"Makoyouidiot" (makaan12)
09/15/2017 at 11:06, STARS: 0
So far that looks to be the case...the car came from Indiana to Texas, so it does have some mild corrosion....but other than that, maintenence wise, it looks pretty good. The belts are new, the tires are new, the cats have been replaced in the last few years, air filter is clean, no warning lights, A/C works, and there’s only one tiny spot of scuffed clear coat. I drove it to work this morning to change the oil and slap some decent wiper blades on.
"cmill189 - sans Volvo" (cmill189)
09/15/2017 at 11:23, STARS: 0
That’s awesome!