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Hello My names Bryce and I am an addict: My addiction is my BC5. I was supposed to just go and fill the car and then go to the dog park to check how busy it was. I ended up going for a 30km blast after filling up and never made it to the dog park. I had the wife call me to check if I was ok as I was gone for so long. I thought while I was out I would just have a quick hoon, but that turned into a bit of a drive! Also this car was supposed to be a weekend car but I love driving it so much its just about turned into my daily! My poor outback sits there looking at me to take it out, buts not as fun.

So I lost my Key Fob and the cheapest quote I got for a replacement was $890+gst. I ended up calling the insurance and was told that it is covered with no excess charge and/or any affect on your premiums, it was hidden from me so I suggest if any of you lose your keys in the future give insurance a call for replacement.

..bump... Currently working in Gracefield and keep driving through Moera. Need to hit the FnC again, Grahame. I want to see Paul smash down two fish burgers again (lol)

Its been a few months since last meet. If we can get enough people it would be good to have a meet somewhere soon, Summers coming up... lets get an idea how many people are keen aye.

Just out of curiosity, what insurance company are you with? Thanks for the info

Highly doubt he'll be able to fit a 6MT Legacy within the budget ($5-6k I guess?).

Have you considered a 3.0R (without the turbo hassles, headgasket issues of EJ25s, EJ cam belt changing issues ) Unfortunately 3 Gen BP 3.0R Outback only available with 5EAT. 4th Gen BL / BP Legacy 3.0R has 6MT option as well JDM ex Japan A regularly serviced EJ 2.5 will easily do more than 300K + along with head gasket replacement at some stage. They [EJ 251(BH) / EJ253(BP)] headgaskets usually weep oil /coolant externally. Mine leaked coolant from the left rear head - onto the crossmember - not obvious to detect. (only dripped / weeped while engine running.) When I replaced the headgaskets (with MLS ones) and resurfaced heads - on previous 01 Gen 2 BH9 D/R Outback at 255K 2 years ago the engine was still in good condition. (while engine out replaced clutch as well) Apart from this these cars give few if any problems. In some ways regret selling it as it was the not so common manual dual range. But was seduced by the extra power of 3.0R Outback and for ground clearance and ability to go offroad (live in a mountainous rural area) and having really liked the previous Outback for those reasons. If Legacys had more ground clearance i would have bought one years ago - instead hung on to my 86 Leone til 09 then got 1st Outback. If BP Legacys had more ground clearance I would have got a 3.0R 6MT. The only advise I can offer is that its a trade off between the the better handling lower Legacys with turbo performance with associated issues against the 2.5 Outback with impending / eventual headhgasket issues. similar to yourthought Your choice depends on how you're going to use the car. ie (Outdoor / off road interests etc or straight highway use)

Thanks guys for the replies. It appears the reason for the engine failure was...... a dirty airflow meter!!! The voltage wasn't correct.

i lyk dis

If I get one lyk I'll track the ra-r

I'd also knock that sign down!