Aczwild Posted July 1, 2006 Share Posted July 1, 2006 The time has come for me to make a decision. My sisters '96 Exploder is on its last legs and I found a car I have dreamt about for a long time.... A '91 Legacy Turbo (yes the legendary EJ22T)! Since I'm on crappy wireless down at the Jersey Shore I had to attach the pics (sorry guys), but you get the idea. The car is pretty mint and was the owner of the dealership's old car. The body has 212,xxx miles on it, but the engine was replaced and has 105,000 on it. The car was also originally an automatic, but was professionally converted to a 5sp manual and it also has 105,000 miles. Sure I know its old, but damn, to have the EJ22T and finally a manual trans (I'd be swapping in a 2002+ WRX shifter linkage and a kartboy STS for some more fun) and the R160 Viscous LSD, hawt damn If I picked up the car however, I'd have to give my sister my car (I'd take out the stereo and the lights). I love my '97 GT and it would be so hard to go to the '91, so this is where you guys come in. You get to help decide what I do. I'll be in Jersey this entire week, so you have a week to weigh in and vote in the poll... http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y272/Aczwild/frontnolic.jpg Oh, the only think I have to admit is that I havent test drove the '91 yet, but I've heard its really damn good and is like no other in the snow.... JDM'd All to hell Thanks Jimmy @ Hkc-Speed.com! RIP Coxx & Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted July 1, 2006 Share Posted July 1, 2006 I vote you get the 91 turbo Leggy- I always liked them. I also vote for pix of your sister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShockerGT Posted July 1, 2006 Share Posted July 1, 2006 Id get the 91 Turbo if I were in your shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrownBoy Posted July 1, 2006 Share Posted July 1, 2006 My first car was 92 Legacy N/A. My dad had a 91 Turbo at one point. I remember that thing being kick ass. even the n/a was awesome. soo light...lots of fun too. Get the 91 already. Boost>No boost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondas123 Posted July 1, 2006 Share Posted July 1, 2006 I vote no. The car is OLD....fifteen/sixteen years old. YES...it was a nice car....and still maybe has some life to it. BUT, you would still be getting into a car that is six years older than what you currently have. I vote same your $$$ and get into something newer, I think you would regret doing this. - The Mortgage Man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADirtyLegacy Posted July 1, 2006 Share Posted July 1, 2006 get the 91. the mileage is low (in terms of Subaru) on the tranny and engine and you say the body is mint. you can get a new/newer car when you graduate. i take it your sister adsolutely wants your car or is there an option for her to pick another car of her own? Kenda:dm: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aczwild Posted July 1, 2006 Author Share Posted July 1, 2006 Guess I should prolly clarify a little bit, since I bought my car and I'd just be giving my car to my sister, I would not have to pay for the 91. My sister will be getting a BD anyway if I didnt give her my car and with only 91K on mine with the headgaskets already replaced, its most likely the best anyone would find around. Also after school I will most likely be buying a new car and this little sucker would become the fun, stripped bare toy to work on and baja around in. If, when I graduated I still had the '97 I'd probably have to sell it because I could probably get what I paid for it back (I bought it really really cheap). For the most part the dilemma is do I want to give up my really nice '97 for a year or two and blast around in the '91, where I'd be driving it back and forth over the Adorondacks and to wherever my post college job takes me. JDM'd All to hell Thanks Jimmy @ Hkc-Speed.com! RIP Coxx & Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDW25gt Posted July 2, 2006 Share Posted July 2, 2006 The 91 looks nice. I would like to see more pics. (Of the car and your sister.) Keep in mind the need for repair that could be i $1000 here and there with a car that old and that many miles. Keep us posted. At least the 97 would still be in the family. Seems like a good opportunity if the 91 is nice and the price is right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 Dooooooooeeeet! <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aczwild Posted July 3, 2006 Author Share Posted July 3, 2006 Dooooooooeeeet! I think I'm gonna.... it all depends on if its still there when I get back from Jersey next week and how the test drive goes and if the sunroof doesnt leak like the majority of them... Its pretty bad I've already been reading up on the mods and I already have a list made up for the car as soon as I get it 1. 2002 WRX SPT Short Shifter linkage 2. AVO TMIC (a friend has one sitting in his garage from the AVO Turbo kit for the NA GC8 Impreza that was just hell and a half for him and he decided to just go back to stock after 3 years of bullshit and $$$) 3. Blitz BLM Boost Guage Oh and my sister is 16, pics aint gonna happen JDM'd All to hell Thanks Jimmy @ Hkc-Speed.com! RIP Coxx & Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 no on the 91. Wait a bit longer, save some more, and get a used 05. +1 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 Will a TMIC even fit in a '91? I'd look into that - If I remember from my friend's, I don't see it happening - space issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 Also, since the car is about 16 years old now, have a few thousand on the side for expensive repairs. The car might be great, but 16 years = wear and aging parts that can go at any time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aczwild Posted July 3, 2006 Author Share Posted July 3, 2006 Will a TMIC even fit in a '91? I'd look into that - If I remember from my friend's, I don't see it happening - space issues.Yup, I've been cruzing legacycentral.org reading up on the mods and what other people have done. Also since I have the TMIC sitting around I can measure and check to see if it will fit and since the TMIC is meant for the 2.5 NA engine in Imprezas and Legacys I'm sure its gonna be a bit smaller than a WRX TMIC. The car has been the owner's of the place where I bought my GT and I know it has been thoroughly maintained and the parts have been replaced with the utmost care. I'll have alot better idea about how good the car is after a test drive up through a twisty section, a dirt road, and several uphill areas where you have to go from 30 to 50. JDM'd All to hell Thanks Jimmy @ Hkc-Speed.com! RIP Coxx & Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADirtyLegacy Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 says the girl who just got an 05!!!!! i'll have you note i bought it 2yrs after i graduated and 1yr after i bought the house...priorities!!!! Kenda:dm: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew.anderson Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 I agree that many peoples concerns they are expressing about the 91 being old and the possibility of unseen maintenance concerns may be well founded. I would but it anyway. You aren't buying it because it is a good deal are you? You are buying it because it would be cool to have 91 Turbo. We had a 91 N/A Legacy for years. Other then some cosmetic (paint and interior plastics) problems the car was awesome. We sold it a year ago with 192K miles on it and the mechanical part of the car where still going strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 Pics of sister or STFU Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 Oh and my sister is 16, pics aint gonna happen Pics of sister or STFU WTF!!! that's nasty - ewwww Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aczwild Posted July 4, 2006 Author Share Posted July 4, 2006 I agree that many peoples concerns they are expressing about the 91 being old and the possibility of unseen maintenance concerns may be well founded. I would but it anyway. You aren't buying it because it is a good deal are you? You are buying it because it would be cool to have 91 Turbo. We had a 91 N/A Legacy for years. Other then some cosmetic (paint and interior plastics) problems the car was awesome. We sold it a year ago with 192K miles on it and the mechanical part of the car where still going strong.I'm buying it for the EJ22T and the fun I will have with the car. I wont be paying anything for the car since I would be giving my sister mine and my parents would just take care of it (its only $2400). I just want it as a drivers car that I can monkey with on the weekends. I'd remove the back seat and the carpeting in the trunk (I need the spare because of how out in the middle of no where everything is for me) and mebe even the passenger seat. The nicest part would be if I put it in the ditch, or someone hit it I wouldnt tweak out so much because the way I see the car is as a great engine and drivetrain with a body on it. JDM'd All to hell Thanks Jimmy @ Hkc-Speed.com! RIP Coxx & Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aczwild Posted July 4, 2006 Author Share Posted July 4, 2006 Pics of sister or STFUI'll get you pics of the chicks on the beach.... if I can sneak my cam up there and not get caught and beat down JDM'd All to hell Thanks Jimmy @ Hkc-Speed.com! RIP Coxx & Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dplacen Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 I wouldn't do it but it's up to you. If your going to give it to her sell me your tail lights dude! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 I'll get you pics of the chicks on the beach.... if I can sneak my cam up there and not get caught and beat down Pics of sister on beach or STFU Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkushner4474 Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 dude a 92 L 5mt 2.2l was my first car and man is that thing so much fun and it will never die. Love that car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-TT- Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 Pics of sister on beach or STFU oh and if i was in your position i would get the 91. who else can say they hhave a 91 legacy turbo?(not many people) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algol Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 LOL i'm cracking up reading this shit. How about a pic of your sis in the 91 turbo? I hate dealing with mechanical problems so I'd have to say stick with the 97 as it'll be more reliable. But that's just me... the 91 would be nice though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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