my what a pretty example

"MonkeePuzzle" (monkeypuzzle) 01/05/2018 at 10:47 • Filed to: None

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if I ever do grow up, a spec B would be my ride

it’s already tastefully lowered, has the wheels I love (and own), the fantastic red brick leather interior, but unfortunately is 1 year too early and has the 5 speed box

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nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul > MonkeePuzzle 01/05/2018 at 11:05

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I don’t know anything about pricing on these but being that clean and the amount of work that was done + STI without looking like an STI... That’s tempting.

CobraJoe > MonkeePuzzle 01/05/2018 at 11:06

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From what I understand, the 5 speed box in the LGTs is stronger than the old WRX 5 speed that is famous for breaking. Though my ‘05 LGT really could use a taller top gear for highway cruising.

A Spec B would fix two of my annoyances with my LGT too: the soft suspension and the brakes. (How can 13in rotors with dual piston calipers fade so quickly on a track?)

MonkeePuzzle > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul 01/05/2018 at 11:07

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it seems about middle of the road price wise, and being from a business not a private seller means it could be financed. You know, were I looking for an adult grown up financed car experience, it seems to check a lot of the boxes.

Textured Soy Protein > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul 01/05/2018 at 11:18

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It’s not an STI without being an STI. It’s a Legacy GT with an upgraded suspension and Torsen rear LSD. It doesn’t have the power, brakes, active center LSD and front LSD of the STI.

MonkeePuzzle > Textured Soy Protein 01/05/2018 at 11:20

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he speaks the truth, its more like a slightly better than WRX not quite STI. 2.5turbo over the WRX’s 2.0 turbo.

CobraJoe > MonkeePuzzle 01/05/2018 at 11:34

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Don’t forget, you can also finance a private party purchase, it just takes a bit more planning and legwork.

Getting preapproved at a bank isn’t hard, even getting a loan before going to see a car is possible (I even was able to have the loan put into my checking account to let me try and haggle with the seller). You’ll have to get the car’s information and title to the bank afterwards, but that’s not hard to do either.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > MonkeePuzzle 01/05/2018 at 11:50

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I’d love to import a previous gen Blitzen

MonkeePuzzle > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 01/05/2018 at 11:52

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I am a MASSIVE fan of the previous gen. we’ve owned 5 (i think) of them now, and I actually wanted one instead fo my current impreza but couldnt find one in good condition.
I like the blitzen edition, but I would have to ditch some of its special body work and wing, they have not dated wel

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > MonkeePuzzle 01/05/2018 at 11:58

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Oh, see, the Blitzen is one of the few crazy japanese wings I actually like

TahoeSTi > MonkeePuzzle 01/09/2018 at 16:23

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Spec B’s have a 6 speed just no DCCD.

MonkeePuzzle > TahoeSTi 01/09/2018 at 16:25

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depending on the year, it was first released as a 5spd.

TahoeSTi > MonkeePuzzle 01/09/2018 at 16:53

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You are correct had to look it up, in 06 the Spec B. only 500 all had 5 speeds, 07-09 all had 6 speeds

MonkeePuzzle > TahoeSTi 01/09/2018 at 16:58

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so I’ll take the 07-09, it had alcantara inserts in the seats too!

but, the 06 wheels are perfection!

TahoeSTi > MonkeePuzzle 01/09/2018 at 17:05

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Oh why did you have to remind me of that, now i want 07-09 spec B seats for the Outback.....damn you.

MonkeePuzzle > TahoeSTi 01/09/2018 at 22:01

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and I’m betting that finding the seats in good used condition will be as rare as hen’s teeth

MonkeePuzzle > TahoeSTi 02/06/2018 at 09:19

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I am SHOCKED to see these for sale

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1827170077581041

need me to pick ‘em up for you? :D

TahoeSTi > MonkeePuzzle 02/06/2018 at 10:34

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wow, now I need to see if the rear seats fit in the wagon....knowing Subaru they most likely do....good find.