lingling1337 Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 At 160k I finally blew my motor, now she's sitting in my driveway waiting until I decide to sell it or rebuild it. I know the Legacy is unique and definitely bigger and more luxurious. But my girlfriend recently suggested I should look into a blobeye STi. I like the STi and its modding potential but they hold value even better than the legacy, and I would be looking at $13k+ for a blobeye in good condition with what I consider an outdated engine. This would be for a weekend/show car type situation. Thoughts/opinions/random flaming? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Motion Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 what an awesome gf...but I wouldn't bother with spending 10K+ on a used, and beat STi, I'd go for newer cars that has a lot more tech built into it or just enjoy the Legacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GipsySpec.B Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 ^^ I agree, I've heard and seen nothing but horror stories from people who have bought a used STI, even 2-3 years old. They get driven to shit and then are sold just before the big kaboom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTris Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 How deep are you into your LGT? ie- How much do you still owe, if any? A Good rebuild should cost you about $7500 by the time you're done, mods depending. This doesn't include things like labor, or tools, or a place to do the rebuild. That said, for the money, you're getting a practically new car. Anything else is stuff that's technically wear items, and needs to be replaced at some point during the life of the vehicle. Why spend nearly twice a much for an STi that, as was said, is beat to shit and/or has shitty mods and almost no real maintenance? Plus, over 100k miles! Factor in the insurance cost of The Most Ticketed Car In The Nation and it's a no-brainer: Keep your LGT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 How bad and expensive the rebuild is also depends on what it was that gave up and how much work you can do yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttnio Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 STI, specially if you could swing the cost of insurance... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05GT Guru Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 An Evo X cause subarus are gay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lingling1337 Posted February 21, 2015 Author Share Posted February 21, 2015 If only the focus rs were available, then there wouldn't even be a decision. I can't bring myself to buy the same platform for significantly more. Evo is starting to sound like a good option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoplightAssassin Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Not considering the Golf R? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj808 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 F' all that noise. Go get a Ford Focus RS when they hit the lots or order one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lingling1337 Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 Not considering the Golf R? I dont like the local vw dealer, they wanted 40k for a last gen r32 and wouldnt let me test drive it. Like I said if the RS were available it would be an easy choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoplightAssassin Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 That sucks. FWIW, any SCCA member can buy any new VW below invoice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeuEmMaiMai Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 So, when you blew your motor, did you spit or did you swallow? And yes $7.5K is the average around here to redo a LGT motor... Not worth it imho... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05GT Guru Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Where are you guys getting htis 7.5k figure from. Is that a stock rebuild? Cause a Subaru dealer will rebuild your engine or replace it to stock specs for less than 7500 dollars. You can also buy remanufactured engines for 3k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTris Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Where are you guys getting htis 7.5k figure from. Is that a stock rebuild? Cause a Subaru dealer will rebuild your engine or replace it to stock specs for less than 7500 dollars. You can also buy remanufactured engines for 3k. Brand new shortblock is 1695 +175 for shipping. Why would you buy a used block for nearly twice that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nm Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 $7.5k is crack pipe pricing. You can get almost two rebuilt motors (ok, maybe 1.5) re-built and installed by reputable shops in SoCal for that. I killed my engine and transmission at the same time, got them rebuilt and added a front LSD for basically that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lingling1337 Posted February 28, 2015 Author Share Posted February 28, 2015 Heuberger is local to me. I'm thinking about picking up a short block and giving it a shot if I can find a garage to work in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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