Despain85 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Been looking for a Legacy wagon and found one local that seems to be well taken care of, or so he says. Here is the link http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/4279857690.html Is there anything specific I need to ask or should be looking for? Thanks for the help. Tyler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptown4784 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Ask for proof they he/she got timiming belt down..Also, get a compression test done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alegend90 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 If it was well taken care of, ask for the service records and proof of oil changes within the recommended intrevals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Despain85 Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 I'm gonna send him an email asking all the above questions with proof. That's the worst part about Colorado is the price is well above the blue book. Thanks for the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lodator Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 What's up with that right exhaust tip? Might want to make sure the exhaust isn't falling off....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrendelGT Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I've encountered the same sort of problem in Wisconsin. Here they draw a premium both for awd and rarity, in CO I'm guessing they draw a large premium for their capabilities in snow. Do you have any sort of relationship with a car dealership? I went back to the dealership I bought a car from in 06 to get my emissions done and chat up a salesman. A couple weeks later I sent him an email talking about my positive experience with him and with the dealership and voilà, they are hunting a car for me at auction. On the east coast these cars are very common and the price is quite depressed as a result. In other parts of the nation the awd is almost worthless, so a dealership can buy these cars at auction for several thousand less than they are worth locally. It's a bit of a risk for you, but makes it much easier to find the car you really want and save some money in the process. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrendelGT Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 And for a 1 owner car with maintenance and no major flaws, that is actually a pretty decent price. That would be a bargain around here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Despain85 Posted January 24, 2014 Author Share Posted January 24, 2014 I don't have any dealer hook ups here. But I've been searching all over the lower 48. Hopefully I'm gonna look at it soon. Thanks for the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrendelGT Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 When you're there, look for evidence of modification. Get under the car and look for new pipes or hardware in his exhaust system, especially the up and down pipes. If he had an aftermarket system for a few years he likely had to use new bolts and clamps. Check the intake, make sure the plastic is worn and dirty like the rest of the bay. With this seller they are probably not indicators of abuse, but if he won't come clean that is a huge red flag. Did he lend it to someone for a year or two? Did his kid get it for a while? I would worry far more if he lies to you about modifications than if it has minor mods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEE-OTTO Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I change my own oil for 4 years as well as performed all maintenance and repair work if needed on my car. I never kept a record and if I did the potential buyer wouldnt treat it as "legit" so here is where you need to know what youre driving and try to feel the car out. A car that has been neglected typically looks that way inside and out. I didnt keep a notebook of all the oil changes, spark plug changes fluid flushes brake pads install, strut changes but the guy that bought my Legacy sure could recognize it when he took it to his mechanic and test drove it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AF_3C2 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 OP- Did you ever talk with the guys down at Heuberger? If you need a hook up there, let me know. I just bought my '05 sedan from them, but I also knew the original owner from work that traded it in. As for that wagon, it looks nice, but you are going to need to see it in person, and see proof of that timing belt change. Follow your instincts on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Despain85 Posted January 27, 2014 Author Share Posted January 27, 2014 Sent him an email with a list of questions. Hoping to hear back soon, pretty set on a leggy wagon now. Maybe an outback with the same motor/trans combo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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