After Thanksgiving Advice: 1998 Legacy L Wagon (Manual)

"Conan" (ske1n) 11/28/2014 at 18:41 • Filed to: None

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I always liked their car, but sometimes enough is enough. Any suggestions on how to help my Aunt talk my Uncle into not spending $2200 for suspension and wheel bearing work on their 1998 Legacy Wagon that they already spent another $2000 tuning up (and getting shocks, struts, and body work)?

jkm7680 > Conan 11/28/2014 at 18:42

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Set it on fire?

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Conan 11/28/2014 at 18:52

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If it's a good running car it might be worth it, vs dropping another $5-15k on another car. Body work probably isn't worth it if it's just cosmetic. Of course I know nothing about it but I'm just offering a second opinion.

bob and john > Conan 11/28/2014 at 18:53

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4200 into a car that is 16 years old. It old, more things are going to break, and its just keeping a sick dog alive. let it go, get something else.

Conan > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 11/28/2014 at 18:53

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That seems to be his point. The engine does run fine. I'm just concerned that if suspension stuff keeps going they're going to be in an even bigger pit.

Conan > bob and john 11/28/2014 at 18:54

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The terrible bit? I love them but they keep all their sick dogs alive too long.

bob and john > Conan 11/28/2014 at 18:59

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:( that not cool. there comes a point in time where it nicer to let let the poor thing pass on..

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Conan 11/28/2014 at 19:00

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This is why I will never tell anyone how much I've spent on my wagon. People on here might run me over at a crosswalk. "Sorry man, but it's the only way to separate you from that thing *downshifts to second gear*"

T5Killer > Conan 11/28/2014 at 19:01

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Sell it to me? My 96 Legacy's suspension is good but needs CV joints I can combine them into one complete car LOL

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Conan 11/28/2014 at 19:10

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take it out and hoon around a snowy parking lot then "accidentally" t bone a light post.

Conan > T5Killer 11/28/2014 at 19:10

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If I can help her convince him to get rid of it and you're around Baltimore, sure.

Boxer_4 > Conan 11/28/2014 at 19:12

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It would help to know what exactly needed done. With the prices you mentioned, it sounds like your Uncle isn't doing the work himself. If that's the case, it's probably time to move on. Being a manual, some Subaru enthusiast will probably snap that up pretty quickly, depending on the condition and mileage.

SlickMcRick > jkm7680 11/28/2014 at 19:12

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Plus they get an insurance check

T5Killer > Conan 11/28/2014 at 19:13

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Sadly I am in Albuquerque :(

Conan > Boxer_4 11/28/2014 at 19:16

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Yeah, his mechanical skills only really extend to carpentry/remodeling and he has a crazy schedule.

Conan > T5Killer 11/28/2014 at 19:18

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Yeah, my relatives in New Mexico only own all trucks, all of the time.

Boxer_4 > Conan 11/28/2014 at 20:38

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$2,200 would go a decent way into getting something newer, not including what they could get for the '98 (especially in a private sale). Maybe something like this , or this . Of course, I have no idea what potential budget, vehicle age/mileage, or vehicle needs your aunt and uncle have.

Conan > Boxer_4 11/28/2014 at 22:15

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You're definitely right. Pretty much the point I was trying to help my Aunt make.

Takuro Spirit > Conan 11/28/2014 at 23:09

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Just buy used WRX suspension off NASIOC on the cheap and install it yourself. Fix it for LE$$ and make it handle LIKABAUSS

NWAForester > Conan 11/29/2014 at 10:16

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Mine has 272k miles and counting. Love her and she will love you back.

Conan > Takuro Spirit 11/29/2014 at 14:38

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I told my uncle. Seems like he might try over Christmas.

Manuél Ferrari > Conan 12/21/2014 at 18:48

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You're making me want a WRX Wagon

Conan > Manuél Ferrari 12/21/2014 at 18:55

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My Aunt and Uncle are actually debating the merits of just that.

Manuél Ferrari > Conan 12/21/2014 at 18:56

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Nice!

Are those WRX wagons starting to appreciate yet?

Conan > Manuél Ferrari 12/21/2014 at 18:59

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It still seems like they're getting pretty solid price quotes. They're also looking at Saab 9-2xes because my Uncle is still a Saab fan.

Manuél Ferrari > Conan 12/21/2014 at 19:03

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can you get that Saaaaaaaab with Manuél?

Conan > Manuél Ferrari 12/21/2014 at 19:07

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But of course. Both of the ones they've driven have been manuals.

Manuél Ferrari > Conan 12/21/2014 at 19:09

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Hmm. That's another interesting wagon that I could one day purchase with Manuél inside.

I've never had a wagon. If I ever buy one it will have to be Manuél. Then I will have the Jalopnik/Oppo cool car.

Conan > Takuro Spirit 02/16/2015 at 10:07

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Update:

This is actually what we did and it works great, though she still wants a new one and is upset about the lack of available manuals at Subaru dealers.

(I love my Aunt.)