KiWiKiWiJaKe Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Just took ownership of a 2010 Legacy GT Limited, but I've come to the conclusion that it would kill me to drive it in any poor conditions (it's becoming a garage baby). But I was really beginning to think about buying an older LGT, like a 98 or 99, and making that my other car, and my go to car for weekend rallies and other similar events. If any of you would have any advice I'd love to hear it. I'm also not opposed to buying a fixer upper. So the possibilities are endless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AAPOQ Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Get on craigslist and look for a 2nd or 3rd gen lgt in descent running condition. price it out with kbb, edmunds and nada for price ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmedic Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Buy a southern car if you want to be able to work on it :-) The GT's didn't really get fun until 2005. Prior to that they were mostly appearance packages here in the USDM. Same engine as nearly every other car in Subaru's stable. 165hp 2.5 with not a lot of paths for performance upgrades that don't involve repowering. They were never turbo'd until 2005, nor did they get particularly fancy suspension or brakes. H6 3.0 was a nice motor but it only came with a slushbox attached, and was never an option in the GT. . . Outback exclusive. If that doesn't bother you, they're great cars. 3.0's would outrun the GT's of that generation anyway. If you don't like the lifted look, buy a 3.0 Outback and put regular Legacy struts & springs under it and you've got yourself a decent sports sedan. Pop the spacers out from the front/rear subframes and change the front bumper (losing the cool and functional Outback fog lights in the process, however) and you would have a car cosmetically identical to a GT but with about 50 hp more giddyup. Still no easy upgrades for power with the 3.0, tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiWiKiWiJaKe Posted September 4, 2013 Author Share Posted September 4, 2013 Thanks very much Lockmedic. Best post I've seen yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zues Marine Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 the second gen legacys are by far, my favorite body style Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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