scoped_legacy

Car is sold. Please mark as such Mods!

Bump again for price reduction AGAIN! Asking for 2,000. Way more than 2,000 in mods on this car.

Bump for price reduction.

Another detail, last month I had a code thrown for rich in bank 1. Combined with it burning a fair amount of oil leads me to think its blow by. Not the best news but with mods alone the price is fair.

Pics attached!!

Year, Make and Model: 2005 Subaru Legacy GT

Color: OBP (Blue)

Miles: 148,000

Transmission: 5EAT

Title: Clean

Lien: No Lien

Location: Simi Valley, CA

VIN: 4S3BP686X54320796

Seller's email address: hypershwin@gmail.com

Asking Price: $2,000 OBO

 

So its finally time to sell the Legacy, so I hope I can do this justice by not leaving anything out. Bought it in 2015 for 8k and it had 77K miles on it. Since I've had long commutes and recently took up a job where I'm driving around all the time the mileage has been put on it. Around 90K the 5EAT was giving me problems so it was replaced with a transmission that had 38k on it. At 130k the turbo went out so it was replaced with a upgraded JMP VF40 unit with the billet extended tip wheel and stronger internals. Banjo filters removed. 120K service done on time along with a vac line overhaul and pcv system replacement also turbo intake hose replaced. At the same time front calipers were replaced along with rear rotors with Hawk HPS pads all around.

 

Mods are as follows:

JMP Custom VF40

Upgraded TMIC w/ AVO TB hose

Invidia UP

Invidia DP

Full Grimmspeed Thick gasket Set

Cobb AP v2 currently running Stage 2

ISC Coilovers

Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 tires

Hawk HPS front and rear

TRS Morimoto 4500k HID kit ($260 kit)

Aux Mod for Stereo

 

Cons:

I'm getting what I think is burning oil out the pipes when under full load. It eats up about a quart of oil every 1500 miles. Which surprises me because I never ride it hard, race, take it to the canyons... nothing. I just DD it pretty easy save for the occasional time when the spirit gets in me. Compression was fine when checked at 120k. Doesn't smoke at all during normal driving only at 5K-6.5k redline under WOT. Engine is healthy enough for daily driving but will need some TLC to get within spec again.

 

It still manages to get 17/22mpg.

Small mark in front bumper where tow hitch hit it. Small scratches and scuffs around the vehicle as expected from a 14 year old car. Always a California car free of all rust.

 

For daily driving and work the thing runs perfectly despite the oil consumption. Pulls hard. Its ability to accelerate at low speeds, mid range torque, and passing power are remarkable with the custom VF40 and stage 2 Cobb map. I really like this car but I'm getting out of the tuning game temporarily. If you have any other questions feel free to ask. Of course for the work that has been done on the car I have receipts.

I seem to be having the same exact problem with my 5eat. Not a fan of this transmission. Very tempermental. It will hold shifts in high RPM's on an almost random basis, there's no correlation between trans temp, speed, etc. other than the 2-3rd shift, thats usually where it does it. But if I'm going around corners I go to manual mode and just do things that way. The only good part is being able to have it in D and shift around and have it return to normal shifting. Also, I had my transmission replaced at a less than stellar transmission shop after it went out and I don't know if they programmed my TCM again or put in the right year TCM to match the transmission. I guess thats another hurdle to go across. I'm getting FreeSSM and resetting it though, its worth a shot.

I agree with the banjo bolt thing. I didn't ditch them and ended up paying the price later. If your turbo is blown, you'll know. Either the sound or the smoke, or both. If its just the code I'd recommend getting and oil pressure gauge and a boost gauge. I know its your daily stocker, but there's some power is just knowing things are ok in those two big departments. I'm thinking the drivers side AVCS banjo might be the culprit, either way, get rid of the banjo filters.

I need another kit as i somehow managed to lose the previous one i bought from you. let me know if you are going to make any more. I am "interested".