izzyvadim Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 Hey guys, I've been lurking this forum for two weeks now (ever since I found the legacy for sale). All you guys did was to reinforce the idea of owning a Subaru. Today I am going to pickup my first ever Subaru. It's a very well maintained 2008 Legacy 2.5i Touring 4 speed AT (I know... AT). One owner, who's an old retired lady, always did her maintenance at the dealership, even had the head gasket and timing belt done in the last year. I had the car inspected at my local Canadian Tire. They confirmed that the car is in perfect condition. Going to pick it up today for 7000$. You think it's a good deal? I'm so excited I couldn't even sleep last night. I know it's a GT or anything but god damn it, I'm excited to be part of the subaru family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitexc Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 You didn't list the mileage or overall condition (paint/rust) but it sounds like a nice ride. Good luck and welcome. Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzyvadim Posted June 7, 2022 Author Share Posted June 7, 2022 right forgot the mileage and overall condition. It has 125000km on the odometer (78000 miles) and the body is in PERFECT condition other than small tiny surface rust spot on the rear right fender which I plan on fixing right away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzyvadim Posted June 7, 2022 Author Share Posted June 7, 2022 You didn't list the mileage or overall condition (paint/rust) but it sounds like a nice ride. Good luck and welcome. Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk Thank you!!!! I'm stoked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2baru Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 Congrats! Always nice to find a car you can enjoy. Not always about the best price miles condition ...who cares. I've bought shit that people were like wtf? And then I've bought gems that I was told I overpaid. Guess who's happy ✓✓✓✓ Enjoy!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apexi Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 Congrats, I miss my non-turbo leggy. I'd inspect and keep an eye on the brake lines in the rear https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2014/RCMN-14V311-4153.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NORULZleggy Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 Great find, I loved my 08 2.5i I never had to worry about it like I do my 06 LGT. But I love the power the LGT makes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzyvadim Posted June 10, 2022 Author Share Posted June 10, 2022 Thank you guys!!! I am already in love with this car. Planning on babying it for AT LEAST 10 years. Going through the maintenance receipts and holy shit do I feel lucky to have this car. Can't wait to start modding it & making my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Febreze Mee Posted June 10, 2022 Share Posted June 10, 2022 Welcome to the forums! Congrats on your new acquisition too! I'm absolutely in love with my 2.5i. I have a 5MT wagon that I use for daily duty that was purchased from the original owner last March. My first one was, also, a 4EAT. Post up some pictures and tell us more. What car are you coming from? What would you like to get out of this one, other than longevity? MILKRUN - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzyvadim Posted June 15, 2022 Author Share Posted June 15, 2022 (edited) Welcome to the forums! Congrats on your new acquisition too! I'm absolutely in love with my 2.5i. I have a 5MT wagon that I use for daily duty that was purchased from the original owner last March. My first one was, also, a 4EAT. Post up some pictures and tell us more. What car are you coming from? What would you like to get out of this one, other than longevity? I am coming from an 08 Civic rust bucket, with a multitude of suspension problems because of the rust. Feels nice to have a solid car for a change. Before the 08 civic I had an 05 civic with blown head gaskets and a rebuilt title. I bought this car mainly for big road trips. As for what I'd like to get out of this 08 leggy, other than keeping for 10 years, I want to put her on a nice set of wheels and maybe add a better exhaust. I haven't really modded any car before (never had a car worth modding before too lol) so I'm still very VERY new to this. As for now my m ain concern is taking care of small rust spots near the back wheels, changing pcv valve, cleaning throttle body, the MAF, etc. I just want her to run as good as she can. Here's a couple of pics of my freshly washed and waxed non turbo leggy Edited June 15, 2022 by izzyvadim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 She looks good. Polish these headlights and she'll look even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitexc Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 Nice color.....I like. Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzyvadim Posted June 15, 2022 Author Share Posted June 15, 2022 Thank you!!! The headlights are super sweaty for some reason... I think I'll have to re-seal the whole thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pleides Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 Thank you!!! The headlights are super sweaty for some reason... I think I'll have to re-seal the whole thing I've had to deal with my fair share of awful headlights on these cars. I'd just recommend replacing them. I have DEPO reps on my car and they seem alright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzyvadim Posted June 15, 2022 Author Share Posted June 15, 2022 very interesting.... I will definitely look into that! Thanks Pleides Where did you buy yours btw? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pleides Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 very interesting.... I will definitely look into that! Thanks Pleides Where did you buy yours btw? I bought mine from Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/320-1113L-AS2-Subaru-Replacement-Headlight-Assembly/dp/B004I1B8X0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitexc Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 These are my 2 yr old Depot lights (Amazon as well) with LaminX film......not too pleased as I did the film when they were new in hopes of them lasting. I've never had the pleasure of peeling this stuff off but I may be headed there. They were good for about a year and then this started. Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Febreze Mee Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 I always appreciated this thread, and have referenced it for a few sets of headlights on multiple cars now. All daily drivers. All having lasting affects. I've never had a new car or cashed out on new OEM headlights, so I'm not sure how long the housings should last without maintenance for an un-garaged, daily. I don't mind taking the time to annually clean my headlights, or reseal my work if I have to. After all, they can make or break a car for me. MILKRUN - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pleides Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 These are my 2 yr old Depot lights (Amazon as well) with LaminX film......not too pleased as I did the film when they were new in hopes of them lasting. I've never had the pleasure of peeling this stuff off but I may be headed there. They were good for about a year and then this started. Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk Is that not just damage to the film? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzyvadim Posted June 16, 2022 Author Share Posted June 16, 2022 I always appreciated this thread, and have referenced it for a few sets of headlights on multiple cars now. All daily drivers. All having lasting affects. I've never had a new car or cashed out on new OEM headlights, so I'm not sure how long the housings should last without maintenance for an un-garaged, daily. I don't mind taking the time to annually clean my headlights, or reseal my work if I have to. After all, they can make or break a car for me. yeah I think I'll try that + reseal with OEM seal https://parts.subaru.com/p/Subaru_2008_Legacy-25L-4AT-4WD-Sedan/Headlight-Seal-Left-End-Rubber-Head-LampHeadlight-Seal/49296005/84942AG12A.html if it doesn't work out, I'll have to go with the aftermarket ones Thanks dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzyvadim Posted June 16, 2022 Author Share Posted June 16, 2022 These are my 2 yr old Depot lights (Amazon as well) with LaminX film......not too pleased as I did the film when they were new in hopes of them lasting. I've never had the pleasure of peeling this stuff off but I may be headed there. They were good for about a year and then this started. Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk feel free to post it here when you unpeel it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitexc Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 I am just driving this pig at this point so it may be a while before I peel it. I am thinking it's a film damage thing myself and again I'm a bit disappointed it didn't last longer. Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitexc Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 Peeled the LaminX film off so I figured I would update this thread as it is the only pic I have of the film in its hazy state. The film peeled easy and left some sticky junk that Goo Gone took care of no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KZJonny Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 (edited) Nice looking Legacy! I wish my GT looked half that good. I've got bad paint and rusted out fenders. Be a long time before all that gets worked out. Aside from this forum being awesome, I've found the crowd over at subaruoutback.org to be incredibly helpful, and you may find that in some cases there is more experience over there with the 2.5i's. My Outback is NA, and I've got loads of help from members both here and there. I would also propose that unless your exhaust is really in a bad spot, I would spend the money on uprated sway bars before and exhaust. They're not terribly expensive and you get some meaningful improvement in handling for your dollars, rather than just noises. Just IMO... Whereabouts in Canada? That looks like a West Coast car with so little rust at that age. (Sorry, saw that your Montreal!) Edited August 5, 2022 by KZJonny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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