[WTB : Advice on Legacy BP manual]

 JoKer said:

here\'s a (cheeky) tip : I would stop calling it a "GT 5 Speed", Just say "Manual"

it also appears you\'re after a 2003 + models biased towards a wagon I guess making it a BP (Chassis model code, Sedan is BL)

have altered title to suit/try and help

Thanks

These newbies go figure :

[WTB : Advice on Legacy BP manual]

 evowrx said:

Since you need to do servicing if it hasnt been done I wouldnt pay over 16k. Basically timing belt/idlers/tenioner/water pump/cam and crank seals, coolant, all fluids - oil, gearbox, diffs, brake, clutch, power steer and spark plugs. Thats what I would do if I bought a car that new anyway. Pay to know exactly where you stand with it as it sounds like you want it long term.

Wow thanks for this info seriously as I do intend keeping the car for five years.

[WTB : Advice on Legacy BP manual]

Cool thanks for the info, will see what happens at this point upgrading just for a later vehicle 5star crash rating , isofix mounting points for booster seats and when no ones around I can drive abit enthusiastically being a manual. Also what needs to be changed at 100K service?

[WTB : Advice on Legacy BP manual]

Hi

Thanks for the heads up on 100K service is this because of Cambelt?

I was comparing to my current Airtrek Turbo which seems to be more linear in with the turbo, boost comes on earlier around 2k rpm and stays till about 5K rpm. Its a standard car too. oh well may just need to get used to that, its has SI drive which seems like something just waiting to go wrong could be affecting power delivery although I drove it in Sport Sharp.

cheers

[WTB : Advice on Legacy BP manual]

Hi

I am in the market for a legacy GT 5Speed manual. Can any one give some advice, I may purchase the one below if my current trade is good.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/subaru/legacy/auction-613663756.htm

I test drove this car but it seems to have more turbo lag than usual, my current car is a 02 Airtrek Turbo. It will only start to pull from 3K onwards.

Do you think it will just need services etc?

Thanks.

[2007 Legacy Gt Manual]

Hi

I have been long time lurker on this site, anyway its time for me to upgrade my car and I am strongly looking at a 2007 Legacy Gt manual 87K on the clock. Is anyone here running one , whats the performance like compared to a WRX of similar year and fuel consumption etc. Is there anything in specific I should be looking out for mechanically when purchases?

Thanks.

[1996 WRX Impreza Advice]

Thanks all for the advice i am trolling hrough TM and AT to find one in my price range.

[1996 WRX Impreza Advice]

 daxter said:

Yeah I got a mean score , the guy was stick of people asking to do swap's as he just wanted cash, I pulled the $2500 out of my pocket - he was reluctant to sell it so cheap but took the cash in the end 8)

Yeah I wouldn't worry to much about gearbox slip, just means it needs a new clutch which isn't a real biggie.

Also check the exhaust for white smoke, and check for any discolor on the oil dip stick and under the radiator cap - signs of head-gasket gone.

tbh if you're willing to spend 4k, save up a bit more and buy an STI

Cool man, i got max $3.5k cash to spend. So i guess wrx 96/97 will be perfect. I have made two offers so far both declined the offer so will wait and see what happens. Touch wood i get something by dec!

[1996 WRX Impreza Advice]

 S T E Y E said:

cvs are cheap as chips and easy to replace so dont just not buy it cos it has a clicky CV lol...

oil leaks are easy to fix too man mainly the rocker covers leak onto exhaust manifolds...

and the gearbox cannot "slip"....if there is slip at all that is the clutch

check the gearbox for noises on decelleration and wen down changing gears...also see if it grinds into gears etc and for engine noises

Thanx for the advice, sorry meant to say clutch.

[1996 WRX Impreza Advice]

 daxter said:

I just bought a 1996 V3 WRX Wagon, manual, with the same amount of kms for $2500, car goes great with no big issues.

Make sure you check all over the motor for oil leaks - those will be the biggest issue at that age. And do some full lock turns to see if the CV's make any noise.

Also if your wanting a car with abit more grunt, get an STI, normal WRX's arnt that fast. But still great cars for everyday driving.

Great thnx for the advice, you got a good buy, the cheapest i can find at the mo is roughly 4K with same milage.

[1996 WRX Impreza Advice]

Hi All

I amconsidering purhasing a the car mentioned above, it has 233km on the clock looks in decent condition for the age and is all orginal. What should i be aware off at this age milage, the cambelt been done and the gearbox seems okay no signsoff sliping. If the motor does pack up, wht will be the cost of replaci or repairing roughly fo rthose who have done this rom pastexerience?

Thanks,

ally

[Subaru GTB advice]

 JoKer said:

a used Subaru (turbo) over 150,000 - avoid like the plauge according to "the dog and lemon" car buying guide

however a good deal of money seems to be have been spent on service for much of its life so I am optimistic from your description

100,000 is normal for Cam-belt change, allow $1k for your next belt change

apart from that nice choice!

Hi Thanks for the advice.

Cheers.

[Subaru GTB advice]

Hi All

I am considering buying a Subaru GTB 2001, this will be mainly driven by my wife as she will be going on maternity leave shortly and ticks all the boxes for me at the mo, practical, fast, and most of all affordable for me at this stage. I will eventually take this over as my toy in the near future. This car has done 165000km and has a service history for 150000km of its life from winger. What should i be looking at in terms of faults and general wear and tear that happens at this time for the vehicle? At what point should the cambelt be replaced etc? Any advice would be great. I want to get this vehicle independently inspected, any recommendations?

Thanks.