ultrarunner Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 I have an opportunity to purchase an '05 GT limited wagon, 5 speed, every option availble on the car.... The vehicle was parked about 6 years ago with 25000 miles on it. Simply due to age, I thought I'd have all the belts done, including water pump and timing. The rotors were new when parked, and likely can be brought back along with some new pads. New tires are a given. Drain and flush all the fluids, including the fuel, all new associated filters, etc... Anything else to specifically address with it having sat for so long? The vehicle is in excellent condition. Interior like new, never wrecked, and until being parked, properly maintained. Thanks, Ultra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holla Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Why was it parked? I'd definitely change all the fluids and get a new timing belt. I'd also get a leak down and compression test done to be certain the motor is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shutterbc Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Sounds like you have a rare find. I bought one used with about that many miles on it... and then drove a lot. In what region is it located? Might want to check brake lines as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Oh yea, that brake line recall. Have the dealer check it out. Great find. read the sticky's here.lots of info there. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultrarunner Posted November 20, 2015 Author Share Posted November 20, 2015 Hey folks, I'll check to see if the brake line recall has been done. I suspect possibly some sticky rings, but my experience is that doesn't occur all too often. The car belongs to a good friend. It was parked as the seating and clutch position continuously agrivated a knee problem. No amount of adjustments worked, so the car was parked. I'm looking forward to getting the car. Not often to find a nearly-new 10 year old car :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 One do know they only made these cars for one year here in the US ? http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/official-my2005-production-numbers-model-color-83304.html 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holla Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Read up about removing the catted uppipe, banjo bolts and getting off the stock tune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultrarunner Posted November 20, 2015 Author Share Posted November 20, 2015 Interesting interactive site showing the specific builds for that date. For 2005, the car I am looking at is one of only 58. Interesting....GT, Limited, Wagon, 5 speed, Red w/Tan.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StkmltS Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 What a find... buy it! Welcome to the club. My DiySB rebuild Got Misfires? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SockMonkey Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 And I thought the 06 OBTX 5spd with 65k I got was an awesome find. This is Amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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