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2006 GT Spec B or a 2008 GT

Rainydaytoast

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Hi all,

I am in the hunt for my first Subaru and the Legacy GT wagon has caught my eye. I have the opportunity to purchase a 2006 GT Spec B or a 2008 GT. Both have an asking price of $15,999 (and both appear to be in good condition, I am yet to actually check out the specific cars, but I have taken a couple of different ones for a drive and love them)

So I can't decide between the two, I like the look of the spec B better but wouldn't mind the newer car. Does anyone have any considerations that I might not thought of? anything will help me out!!

Also is that a fair price?

Regards,

Rainydaytoast

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Welcome to the forum.

Firstly, are they imports or nz new? Jap imports stuck with the 2.0l engine for the facelift (has curved up bottom edge on headlights rather than sharp corner) whereas nz went to the 2.5l one. Each have their own strengths and weaknesses.

If both cars are the facelift ones then the 2yrs difference probably doesn't make much difference. Will come down to how the last owner treated them more than age alone.

Just the general appearance of the spec b is much sharper. Never did drive a non spec b before getting mine,but knew i'd always be dissapointed if i didn't go for the car i really wanted, absolutly love mine and would make the choice again in a heartbeat.

$15999 is on the cheaper side, not too cheap to be wary though. Worth spending the money to get the one you decide on checked out by a mechanic to make sure there's no hidden issues.

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half leather seats on the 2008 look sharp.

it's not manual so you don't have to worry about 5speed vs 6 speed, but not sure what other changes were made between 2006 and 2008. Best thing to do is try them both and choose whichever one you feel drives better.

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 Rainydaytoast said:
While I was out shopping for a new car I came across this http://crowesport.co.nz/show/1142933/2006-Subaru-Legacy-Spec-B/

A legacy 3.0r, had a drive and I quite liked it. This particular one has a JVC stereo, only 54000km and is very tidy. Worth $18,990? I think its a little on the upper end but might be worth it? Thoughts?

Not sure if worth the price, but it will come with a warranty (1 year I think) and Crowes are really good to deal with. I had a couple of problems with mine and was sorted no questions asked and always had a service vechile to use.

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 Rainydaytoast said:
Hey all,

Thanks for all the help, I am now the happy owner of a 2006 Subaru Legacy Spec B 3.0r and I really love this car. It might of been a bit pricey but I am happy none the less! Thanks again... now just to figure out the keyless entry?? any ideas

Congrats! Search the forum if you want to install/activate cruise control in yours - easy done and will cost you under $100. A few people done it including myself ;)

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