"ceanderson920" (ceanderson9290)
07/31/2015 at 14:55 • Filed to: None
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"ceanderson920" (ceanderson9290)
07/31/2015 at 14:55 • Filed to: None | 3
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I am going to go check out and test drive this Legacy this weekend and I was just wondering what you all thought.
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If everything checks out I think I am going to buy it. I understand that around 105k they need a pretty major service but for 4k under book value I think it is a steal. It is everything that I am looking for, AWD, Turbo, Leather, Manuel and everything else that I would want for the winter time.
TheRealBicycleBuck
> ceanderson920
07/31/2015 at 15:00 |
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Manuel approves.
Captain of the Enterprise
> ceanderson920
07/31/2015 at 15:01 |
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They run on premium fuel with the GT model and yeah your up for timing belt, water pump and tensioners for the engine. But I like them
LongbowMkII
> ceanderson920
07/31/2015 at 15:01 |
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That's the one to get. Sound great uncorked also.
PowderHound
> ceanderson920
07/31/2015 at 15:15 |
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100k or so do the timing belt and everything associated with it. Check your oil quite often as oil starvation will kill shit in turbo cars. Use premium fuel. They are fun cars.
JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t
> ceanderson920
07/31/2015 at 15:16 |
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yup, do that engine service, and enjoy. budy of mine has a 2007 Outback 2.5XT. Yeah, it’s fun.
Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
> ceanderson920
07/31/2015 at 15:17 |
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Should be a good car, and yes it’s almost due for the most costly service, ie timing belts. I would spring for an independent mechanic inspection to make sure the engine is good.
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ceanderson920
> TheRealBicycleBuck
07/31/2015 at 15:20 |
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It was hard for me not to burst out laughing in work when I saw this.
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ceanderson920
> Captain of the Enterprise
07/31/2015 at 15:22 |
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I am thinking it should be about $800-1000 for the service which will still put the car at about 12k, still 3000 less then the book price.
jkm7680
> ceanderson920
07/31/2015 at 15:33 |
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Expensive to maintain by Japanese standards, might be a pain in the ass.
Aaron M - MasoFiST
> ceanderson920
07/31/2015 at 16:41 |
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People have already mentioned the timing belt service...couple other things.
The EJ255s like synthetic oil. A forum favorite is Shell Rotella 5W-40, it’s relatively cheap for a synthetic but works very nicely for these engines. Which is important because...
This generation Legacy GT had an issue with turbo failure around 100k. It was traced to a banjo bolt in the turbo oil feed that had a little filter in it, which would clog. Well, the filter was not a problem, the problem is the buildup from people using Subaru’s 7500 mile oil change intervals. So as I said above, use synthetic. If your turbo does begin to fail (clouds of smoke from the exhaust are usually the first symptom of blowing an oil seal, the beginning of turbo failure), you can save a significant amount of money by going aftermarket. Subaru turbo replacement will run you around 2-3k, while upgrading the turbo at a reputable tuning shop will run closer to 1500. Unless you have a binder of service records, I’d set aside some money for this possibility. And if you’re the modding type, not only is a turbo upgrade on the common path, but running higher boost on an aging turbo will accelerate this eventuality.
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ceanderson920
> Aaron M - MasoFiST
07/31/2015 at 16:53 |
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So if I get it should I take the filter out of the banjo bolt or would just using synthetic be good enough?
ZHP Sparky, the 5th
> ceanderson920
07/31/2015 at 17:44 |
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‘05 Legacy GT owner here. As others have said - timing belt, water pump, etc. are due...and you need to watch out for turbo failure. Mine has 130k and is running just fine - mostly an eventuality you need to be open to at some point.
Also these things love to eat clutches. Make sure the current one has plenty of life left in it, that it changes gears smoothly (for a Subaru, at least), and that there aren’t any weird grinding noises or unusual hums from the transmission. Check out this thread about the transmission sleeve kit used to help fix this issue - my clutch gave in about 5k miles after I bought the car (at similar mileage) and had the repair kit installed at that point. It’s still a funky clutch...probably one of the most frustrating points about the car, but in general it’s a great car. Far more interesting than a lot of Japanese alternatives in the segment and very capable, and a good value for money at purchase and maintenance compared to European options.
Only thing I would suggest is that if you’re not afraid of age, you could probably find an older car with low miles and good maintenance records for a cheaper price. But for the year, it does seem like a good deal.
pip bip - choose Corrour
> ceanderson920
08/01/2015 at 06:47 |
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if leaking oil , remember that it’s a feature not a fault.
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Aaron M - MasoFiST
> ceanderson920
08/01/2015 at 12:44 |
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Using synthetic would be good enough. The question is always the sort of maintenance the previous owner did and what that has done to the condition of the car. The turbo failed in my car around 100k, though the turbo (TD04) in the WRXs is less robust than the VF-series turbo in the Legacies.
Dusty Ventures
> ceanderson920
08/05/2015 at 20:25 |
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There are two banjo bolts, I suggest removing the filter from one. That way you’ve still got some protection, but half as many filters to clog. That’s the logic I used on mine anyway.