Job Update and a new-to-me car

"ArmadaExpress drives a turbo outback" (armadaexpress)
04/20/2018 at 10:56 • Filed to: None

So I didn’t take the job in Charlotte. Great offer but they wanted me down there sooner than I was comfortable with. Fortunately I’m still happy where I am, so I’m not that upset.

But in Oppo News I am driving to Ohio tomorrow to very likely pick up a second Subaru Outback XT w/ 5MT. Car seems to be in pristine shape, and yes I have a PPI scheduled before I drive it home. Also deposit is down, so no one else can get it before me. (In Theory)

Which means that my 2006 Subaru Outback XT (that needs some body work) will be up for sale in Buffalo, NY soon. So if any Oppo’s are interested, let me know. 198,000 Miles, 5 MT, engine has 100k Miles, Turbo has 60k Miles, ton of front suspension work done. Asking 3k, but for Oppo’s I’d offer $2500.

DISCUSSION (17)

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > ArmadaExpress drives a turbo outback
04/20/2018 at 11:06

Looks like it is great shape!!

ArmadaExpress drives a turbo outback > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
04/20/2018 at 11:09

The car was previously PPI’d by the same shop Im taking it to, and there notes on it were great. But I still want to see everything myself.
The local DMV office is very familiar with this shop and only had good things to say (same as the local Subaru Shop). They emailed me a copy of the tile to prove they have it, and everything seems to be in order.

I am not a huge fan of buying out of state, or with dealers I’m not familiar with; but everything seems to check out so far. (Also clean CarFax).

LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com > ArmadaExpress drives a turbo outback
04/20/2018 at 11:40

Too bad. We might someday get to critical mass to have a Charlotte Oppo Meetup.

ArmadaExpress drives a turbo outback > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com
04/20/2018 at 11:59

It isnt out of the question yet. They really want to hire me, and they’re building out a lot of their teams. They’ll be in touch as new opportunities come up.

E92M3 > ArmadaExpress drives a turbo outback
04/20/2018 at 13:42

Congrats! Restoring your current one was not a smart financial decision. I didn’t want to say too much the other day because sometimes it’s just not about the money. You’ve made the right decision!

ArmadaExpress drives a turbo outback > E92M3
04/20/2018 at 14:55

Yeah I’ve been keeping an eye out for an 08 for a while. I really enjoy the car and you’re right, its not about the money. The ‘08 is exactly how I would have built it, the right color and everything. The other XT will be good if someone has the time to do the work themselves, or (because it is mechanically sound) it will be a good option for someone on a budget.

AestheticsInMotion > ArmadaExpress drives a turbo outback
04/20/2018 at 19:06

I wish you weren’t on the opposite coast from me. Just sold my 08 outback (auto, no turbo) and I would have jumped on that XT for $2500. Good luck with the sale, and the new one!

Dusty Ventures > ArmadaExpress drives a turbo outback
04/20/2018 at 20:21

Nice! Is it an 08 or 09?

Also, as an owner of an 08, I can’t recommend installing the Grom Audio Bluetooth unit enough. It’s sooooooo good.

ArmadaExpress drives a turbo outback > AestheticsInMotion
04/23/2018 at 09:20

Youd probably have better luck finding one thats never seen salt much closer to you. Hope you find a good one.

ArmadaExpress drives a turbo outback > Dusty Ventures
04/23/2018 at 09:22

It’s an ‘08, did they make an ‘09 with a turbo? For some reason I thought ‘08 was the final year. I’ve read about the Grom, but couldn’t do it because I had an ‘06. I plan on rereading a lot of the forum info out there now that I have an ‘08. So far this car is just leaps and bounds better than the ‘06. I don’t know if that means the ‘06 is in that bad of shape, or if the ‘08 was just that much better to from the factory.

Dusty Ventures > ArmadaExpress drives a turbo outback
04/23/2018 at 09:31

Nope, 09 was the final year, though that was also their smallest production run, with less than 1,700 made. Yeah, they really had it figured out by ‘08. SI drive is cool, aux jack is a nice plus, being able to Grom it is great, no cat in the up pipe, etc.

ArmadaExpress drives a turbo outback > Dusty Ventures
04/23/2018 at 09:36

Yeah as soon as I replied I went and checked. I considered keeping the ‘06 as my winter car, and the ‘08 as my summer car. But I don’t think my wife would be okay with that. Also, we have two minivans, so two outbacks make the driveway feel like a used car lot.
The SI-Drive is a lot of fun and I can’t wait to drive this in the snow this winter.

Dusty Ventures > ArmadaExpress drives a turbo outback
04/23/2018 at 09:39

Kinja'd!!!

ArmadaExpress drives a turbo outback > Dusty Ventures
04/23/2018 at 11:56

Awesome. Have you done any performance mods to yours?

Dusty Ventures > ArmadaExpress drives a turbo outback
04/23/2018 at 15:13

Bigger injectors, a vf52 turbo, EBC brakes, and a skid plate

ArmadaExpress drives a turbo outback > Dusty Ventures
04/23/2018 at 16:18

Cobb AP then?

Dusty Ventures > ArmadaExpress drives a turbo outback
04/23/2018 at 16:54

Yep