2000 leggy gtb.. what you think?

[Guest]

hey guys looking at buying this car what do you guys think? things too look out for?

cheers

[suubyduuby]

Great car!

Got my 1999 Leggy GT about 6 months ago and its a great daily driver and weekend car.

Love the versatility of a wagon - great for snowboards, bikes, moving furniture etc

If you're after a real drivers car, go for a manual. You get another 16kW (206kW total) or so over the 190kW auto version and better resale value as well. Only downside of the manual is that you can sometimes change into what is termed the VOD zone which is a bit like a gap between the two turbos. However once you get used to the car and where to shift, this is really a non issue. Auto versions don't feel the VOD as much (have driven both).

Things to look out for:

- If its done over 100km or just before 100kms, make sure it has had its cambelt/tensioners/idlers done and check to make sure the waterpump isn't leaking. If these haven't been done, try to negotiate with the dealer to have these as part of the sale as a good job afterwards will set you back about $1200 for the whole lot (incl cambelt/waterpump + accessories).

- Rocker cover gasket seals. A common problem is that they tend to leak and need to be replaced. Symptons is oil drips under the car and a really hot smell/smoke coming from either side of the engine due to oil burning up on the exhaust. About a $300-400 job to get done.

- Service history. Make sure its got one! Mine had service stickers from Subaru in Japan, so gave me confidence it was a good 'un. Look for regular oil/filter changes preferably every 5,000kms or at least every 10,000kms.

- Signs that it has been thrashed. Earth leads, big bore exhuast, aftermarket stuff -- sometimes can indicate that the car has had a hard previous life in the hands of some Jap boy racer tearing up and down the streets of Tokyo. However not always - use disgression. Look at the service history, interior condition, general condition of the car and make a call.

- CD Player. If its got a McKintosh sound system, make sure everything is fully functional and that the CD player is working. Can cost $$$ to fix otherwise!

- Gearbox crunching and clutch. Check for crunching/signs of worn syncros. Make sure clutch is in good nick. Pop her in 2nd, handbrake on and slowly release clutch - should stall. If it starts to slip, then it'll be needing a new clutch. Negotiate that with the dealer if necessary,

All the best with finding a good one. Once you do, you'll never look back.

[Guest]

 suubyduuby said:

Great car!

Got my 1999 Leggy GT about 6 months ago and its a great daily driver and weekend car.

Love the versatility of a wagon - great for snowboards, bikes, moving furniture etc

If you're after a real drivers car, go for a manual. You get another 16kW (206kW total) or so over the 190kW auto version and better resale value as well. Only downside of the manual is that you can sometimes change into what is termed the VOD zone which is a bit like a gap between the two turbos. However once you get used to the car and where to shift, this is really a non issue. Auto versions don't feel the VOD as much (have driven both).

Things to look out for:

- If its done over 100km or just before 100kms, make sure it has had its cambelt/tensioners/idlers done and check to make sure the waterpump isn't leaking. If these haven't been done, try to negotiate with the dealer to have these as part of the sale as a good job afterwards will set you back about $1200 for the whole lot (incl cambelt/waterpump + accessories).

- Rocker cover gasket seals. A common problem is that they tend to leak and need to be replaced. Symptons is oil drips under the car and a really hot smell/smoke coming from either side of the engine due to oil burning up on the exhaust. About a $300-400 job to get done.

- Service history. Make sure its got one! Mine had service stickers from Subaru in Japan, so gave me confidence it was a good 'un. Look for regular oil/filter changes preferably every 5,000kms or at least every 10,000kms.

- Signs that it has been thrashed. Earth leads, big bore exhuast, aftermarket stuff -- sometimes can indicate that the car has had a hard previous life in the hands of some Jap boy racer tearing up and down the streets of Tokyo. However not always - use disgression. Look at the service history, interior condition, general condition of the car and make a call.

- CD Player. If its got a McKintosh sound system, make sure everything is fully functional and that the CD player is working. Can cost $$$ to fix otherwise!

- Gearbox crunching and clutch. Check for crunching/signs of worn syncros. Make sure clutch is in good nick. Pop her in 2nd, handbrake on and slowly release clutch - should stall. If it starts to slip, then it'll be needing a new clutch. Negotiate that with the dealer if necessary,

All the best with finding a good one. Once you do, you'll never look back.

+1. What he said....lol!

I've owned my 2000 GT-B since 2007 direct from Japan. The only issue I had was the clutch and tensioner, idle. Other than that, it was a great buy.

[MINTGTB]

top tanks on the radiator tend to blow as well.. and condensation in the headlights are also common problems.. but overall mean cars! 8)

[Guest]

sick!! i was looking at this car http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=202996699

i know it has mods and crap but as long as its been looked after it should be ok? i just dont really want to spend all of my money doing it up!

and MINTGTB where can i get a scoop like that?!

[suubyduuby]

 brock said:

sick!! i was looking at this car http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=202996699

i know it has mods and crap but as long as its been looked after it should be ok? i just dont really want to spend all of my money doing it up!

and MINTGTB where can i get a scoop like that?!

Yeah seems pretty good. I would say a tad bit expensive though for 125,000kms. Bought my 99 GTB for less than $9k with only 90kms on it...but was bone stock as well, this has a couple of mods like exhuast and 18's. Reckon should be closer to $10k though, but maybe thats what they're going for now that you can't import then any more :

[MINTGTB]

 brock said:

sick!! i was looking at this car http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=202996699

i know it has mods and crap but as long as its been looked after it should be ok? i just dont really want to spend all of my money doing it up!

and MINTGTB where can i get a scoop like that?!

thats a tidy leggy bro.. i like the HKS SSQV BOV on it.. mates got one, and it sounds friken mean when he boosts!

haha scoop? what scoop? oh you mean the bird eating, letterbox inhaling, powerade eating thing on my bonnet?! haha..

well you cant! im the only one allowed to have one you can have my bonnet for $1500

[ReubenH]

Don't forget to listen for knocks. I know it's the BG GTB's that have the reputation, but plenty BE/BH's blow BEB's too. Just ask poor ol glen about it.

[Guest]

or this http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=223225660

im just a little weary of buying one that is done up as i might have had a hard life... thoughts?

andd aw but the scoop is so sick! hahah

[suubyduuby]

 brock said:

or this http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=223225660

im just a little weary of buying one that is done up as i might have had a hard life... thoughts?

andd aw but the scoop is so sick! hahah

Now that one is mint. Better K's and lower price as well - as long as service history is good, reckon that one would be a mint one.

[pl0x]

its been serviced only even 10000kms tho? should still be good id say, it looks tight

[PhatRS]

 brock said:

or this http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=223225660

im just a little weary of buying one that is done up as i might have had a hard life... thoughts?

andd aw but the scoop is so sick! hahah

Dont listen to him about the scoop (Chris you cant trademark a scoop I made LOL), it is molded on so youd need to bring your bonnet or A bonnet to me for that

[MINTGTB]

 brock said:

or this http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=223225660

im just a little weary of buying one that is done up as i might have had a hard life... thoughts?

andd aw but the scoop is so sick! hahah

thats a nice example.. damnit. should of gotten BLACK GT-B! meh.. im still happy!

don't listen to PhatRS.. he doesnt know what he's talking about.. ;D

[GravelBen]

 suubyduuby said:

Bought my 99 GTB for less than $9k with only 90kms on it...but was bone stock as well, this has a couple of mods like exhuast and 18's. Reckon should be closer to $10k though, but maybe thats what they're going for now that you can't import then any more :

Another price for comparison, my '02 GTB E-tune cost me $12k last year with 58km on it, 1 owner from NZ new. There are usually some good deals around if you keep your eyes open

[D-Style]

 ReubenH said:

Don't forget to listen for knocks. I know it's the BG GTB's that have the reputation, but plenty BE/BH's blow BEB's too. Just ask poor ol glen about it.

+1 on this. If you do get one, and more so if its a fresh import, get the sump & oild pick up pulled off and cleaned!!!! not a hard job to do.

[Guest]

PhatRS i will most likely be contacting you!! and ok yeah it is very appealing because of how straight it is! does anybody know of a really good place in wellington that i could get them to take it to and get it thoroughly checked out?

[MINTGTB]

 brock said:

PhatRS i will most likely be contacting you!! and ok yeah it is very appealing because of how straight it is! does anybody know of a really good place in wellington that i could get them to take it to and get it thoroughly checked out?

are you not taking my advice????!!! i mean, he's a cool bloke and all.. but he's so busy fabricating his own car lol!!!!

[PhatRS]

 brock said:

PhatRS i will most likely be contacting you!! and ok yeah it is very appealing because of how straight it is! does anybody know of a really good place in wellington that i could get them to take it to and get it thoroughly checked out?

Go and see Paul or Phil at Hutt City Auto services (http://www.huttcityautoservices.co.nz/) if you like, they were gonna specialise in Subies a while back but decided that they would cut off too much of a customer base but they still know their stuff. Great fellas too.

Jonno

Chris is right I am doing my own car but if you are willing to wait for a bit Im sure I can sort something.

[Guest]

ok sweet az i want to make sure i dont buy a dud! and yeah haha i wont have any money to do anything for a while any way! :-[

[MINTGTB]

 brock said:

ok sweet az i want to make sure i dont buy a dud! and yeah haha i wont have any money to do anything for a while any way! :-[

buy my bonnet when ya have da coin!! lol

[PhatRS]

 MINTGTB']

[quote name='brock said:

ok sweet az i want to make sure i dont buy a dud! and yeah haha i wont have any money to do anything for a while any way! :-

buy my bonnet when ya have da coin!! lol

Youll never sell that, you carry on about it way too much *nudge nudge.

Anyway back on topic

[MINTGTB]

 PhatRS']

[quote name='brock said:

ok sweet az i want to make sure i dont buy a dud! and yeah haha i wont have any money to do anything for a while any way! :-

buy my bonnet when ya have da coin!! lol

Youll never sell that, you carry on about it way too much *nudge nudge.

Anyway back on topic

time for change bro.. CF

[suubyduuby]

Dunno if this is a CS member or not? Selling a fibre scoop to fit over the standard hole:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Car-parts-accessories/Subaru/Exterior/auction-223162601.htm

[Too Broke]

 brock said:

PhatRS i will most likely be contacting you!! and ok yeah it is very appealing because of how straight it is! does anybody know of a really good place in wellington that i could get them to take it to and get it thoroughly checked out?

If you are local to Welly, flick me a PM, I may be looking to move on from mine shortly.

Let me know if you want any details.

[PhatRS]

 suubyduuby said:

Dunno if this is a CS member or not? Selling a fibre scoop to fit over the standard hole:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Car-parts-accessories/Subaru/Exterior/auction-223162601.htm

If you are not enlaging the hole to fit the bigger scoop I would hazzard a guess you are increasing the chances of it ripping off and going through your wind screen and possibly you . Although from the pic it looks like they have cut everything out. It aint cheap either!

With the hole enlaged all the air will travel into the engine bay and thru the interwarmer but if just left as standard size its just trapped in the scoop, so where does it go? thats why the WRC roof scoops have an outlet on the rear.