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New school wagon club!

Damn, I need to spend more than 5 seconds making my ghetto ramps. You guys are legit.

Hah yeah, it's so much easier than jacks. I feel a lot safer too. (earthquake city) Yours look a lot fancier than mine.

I just fitted some cheap mufflers on my 3.0R. They were only $150 off trademe, so only done for a bit of fun. they unfortunately hit the join between the heat shield and the body (this tiny lip). I probably need new exhaust hangers that are a bit tougher. Anybody have a NZ source or do I need to import? I also thought about using hose clamps around the hangers (the old tuck mod method). Will try this in the weekend also. Very short video here: https://youtu.be/0QkJ3mrguyc Pic;

Have an 05 3.0R 6MT wagon also. Great cars. I think you are right about ECO mode. Seems to limit the top ~10% of travel, then just advises you that you are not driving economically after that. As for the hesitation. I get that for a short time after startup. My friend thought it was a major issue initially (he has the exact same car) because it can last a while. He has some tunes and it was pointless. Have you tried resetting the ECU (unplug battery for a while) then idling for 5 minutes to relearn? Mine does it even worse after an ECU reset unless I complete that procedure. One thing I would like on this car is some induction or exhaust noise. All you hear is the transmission.

3.0R 6MT

Update: There were no problems . Compliance and WOF done very quickly. Boat arrived Sunday, picked up car Wednesday. Standard sus bushes to be replaced, which happens to a lot of them when they get here. They'll last, but I shall replace quickly. Loving the 3.0R. Awesome car!

That catalogue keeps reminding me I don't have leather seats or the higher end McIntosh

Friend has a 2004 3.0R 6spd.

Nope. Autos everywhere.

Cool thanks guys. Sorry I'll stop plugging this thread with my questions. Will come back with pics after it's here and I have my shopping bags all tethered up...

http://a15ff11300g.sakura.ne.jp/catalogue/BLBPlegacy/2005.8%20legacy%20touringwagon/large/2005.8%20legacy%20touringwagon.17.jpg Any idea what #6 does? Little switch in boot.

I have never seen a manual 5sp 3.0R. Only 6 spds. I have been looking for a manual 3.0R (wagon) for about 3 months. Wikipedia says they exist though...

Not sure I'll do it for $50, but nice site. Thanks. 3.0R 6spds are all spec b? I think the BBS rims look nice. What do you think the radio is? I'm not sure what spec b grants the car by default, and what is an option on top of that. The rims are definitely aftermarket. Edit: Looks very similar to this, but different grill and different wheels: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/subaru/auction-805261000.htm

$$$ I imagine . Will probably keep it standard

Thanks, and yes . No 3.0R badge tho...not sure how I feel about that yet. BBS 17" rims instead of stock 18s. Might be nicer on the wallet when new tyre time comes along, but again not sure how I feel about that!

First Subaru. Arriving in December 2005 BPE

A compliance guy at VINZ quickly checked out the pictures and he doesn't think there will be any issues, as long as there isn'ts anything not in the pictures of course.

Thanks guys. It is a bit nerve-wracking as I have been waiting for about 5 months to get this, and then see these issues. 6spds are bloody hard to find. I'll update if anything else happens (eg IBC deliberately show me these photos...)

Hi there. Thanks for the comments . It's from Nagoya, Aichi, Japan, which is considered a good place to purchase from research. I have had a few different comments so far. Some are saying it's rusted in very minor places and wouldn't even matter in compliance or day to day. IBC take some of the deposit if I reject I think. But the other side of the coin is if it doesn't comply at all...

Hi guys, Just made a deposit on my first Subaru. I waited a long time for a nice 6spd manual to come up for auction. I am very excited, but a little disappointed at the same time unfortunately. Does anybody think this rust will be an issue with compliance (or an issue with the car)? Purchased via IBC Japan. My friend viewed the second inspection sheet via a mobile, and noticed an "NZ INTERNAL" section, which I don't think we were supposed to see. We then pulled the pictures from there... They have not mentioned these images to me yet. I will have a chat with my account manager if they request full payment without showing me them. Other than this, the car looks great. It is a 4 rated, interior B. Rating stayed the same after re-inspection. Really appreciate some advice!