f85stealth Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Hey everyone! I see Bird Road Subaru has an 05 GT sedan with only 37,115 miles on it. I'd love to get a turbo engine, but really like my wagon. Also, I saw the car in person. The driver's seat has heavy wear on the left side (it's leather) and the headlights have a little bit of fade going on. I did not get a chance to test drive it. Is owning a turbo worth it? And what's the deal with fading/fogging headlights? Is it from being in sunshine all the time? I am interested in everyone's opinions.... Thanks in advance Yea I second the headlight thing and maintenance thing. My headlights get a yellow haze to them too but with a headlight cleaning kit available anywhere they shine right up again. The yellow keeps coming back over time though. You got to do it once every 6 months maybe. As far as the leather goes mine did the same thing in the same spot. It turns out there was something with the seat that became dislodged under the leather. Subaru replaced the leather and fixed the problem under warranty around the same mileage you stated. As far as the maintenance. Stay stock stay happy. The turbo is lots of fun but if you plan on modding plan to spend alot of money. I am rebuilding my entire motor because of the well known cracked ringland on two pistons. $10k later I should be up and running soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f85stealth Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Yea I second the headlight thing and maintenance thing. My headlights get a yellow haze to them too but with a headlight cleaning kit available anywhere they shine right up again. The yellow keeps coming back over time though. You got to do it once every 6 months maybe. As far as the leather goes mine did the same thing in the same spot. It turns out there was something with the seat that became dislodged under the leather. Subaru replaced the leather and fixed the problem under warranty around the same mileage you stated. As far as the maintenance. Stay stock stay happy. The turbo is lots of fun but if you plan on modding plan to spend alot of money. I am rebuilding my entire motor because of the well known cracked ringland on two pistons. $10k later I should be up and running soon P.S. Check for low or burning oil. Floor the gas when you test drive it to see if it blows any smoke. The safer bet would be a leakdown test before you purchase. I could have pawned off my car on an unsuspecting buyer since it drove perfectly but instead I decided to pay a crap ton and keep it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteyjr Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 I wouldn't worry about upgrades in the mild way (Stage I or II) many of us here are way over 100 k without problems . Cracked ringlands are mainly attributed to bad tunes (yes even in stock form) . Good tuners like Infamous do timing compensation and make the most power out of safe tunes. Good scheduled maintenance and regular oil changes are key to turbo longevity. I would ask for some service/oil change history if possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rxl1972 Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 I appreciate all the feedback! I am thinking about trading in. I did the test drive, no smoke, quick response. I REALLY liked it! Trying to talk the other half into letting me make the trade. It was a trade in from one of their regular customers who has a few other subies. It has been maintained quite well and not used very much over the five years, that accounts for the low mileage. Everything looked good, I will have to ask about the driver's seat. I may possibly be looking at trading in next week, I hope. I probably would leave it stock, and I am strict on maintenance. If it needs to be done, it gets done!! Thanks to all for responses!! Merry Christmas!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkside Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Hey waz up guys, My job Comcast is having a contest on who can give away the most showtime. I just wanted to announce if you live in Orange,lake county and have comcast cable, Were giving away free showtime for 3 months.. If your interested in free showtime for 3 months , hit me up at 407-353-8337 or call me at work to add to your account at 407-226-2004 ,ext 1502450 and ask for anthony only. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyMM06LGT Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 I am in the orlando area until the 1st. You guys meet up at all, or just do your own thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibr_adam09 Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 There's suppose to be some Subbie meets every tues or weds night, can't remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkside Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 wednesday nights at arout 9pm at sonics on semoran blvd orlando fl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
09Legacy Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Hey, names rigo. Live in Brandon, tampa area, Just moved out here from san diego, originally from orlando. Just wanna say whats up. And also, asking, is anyone selling their stock lgt rims. I have an 09 legacy, had prodrives p1s. Ran over a mean pothole, bent two rims. Looking for a set of stockers if anyone is trying to let them go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planelazy Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I guess I can say, while technically I don't live here, my car does.. I keep my car at my company's place down in Auburndale where it's nice and secure while I'm on the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonardo Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Rigo, Will, from Mastro lives there as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
09Legacy Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 I really really need some stockers right now. Would you happen to know wills sn, i need to figure something out. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonardo Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Opie He is a Mod on NASIOC as well. You can also try getting a set of OEM WRX rims. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
09Legacy Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Im on a hunt for rims, including wrx rims as well. Crossing my fingers, this is getting ridiculous lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteyjr Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 For those living in the South florida region the autocross season is upon us. Next event is at Homestead Sunday the 27th of Feb. If interested in participating (or even watching PM me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonardo Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 And with those in Central Florida, here is the scheduel for the Auto-x events with two events in Sebring and two in Daytona (Karting track in the infield close to turn 3): http://www.cfrsolo2.com/schedule2011.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteyjr Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Leo , lets bring the Leggy community together for a meet in Sebring (A fairly central location) . We've talked about it so long lets finally get it going Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonardo Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Sounds like a plan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSDBulldog Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I'm just outside of Tampa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drews Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Of course no one lives on the Panhandle do they? haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr8ness97 Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 ^ Yes. I do, in Pensacola. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonardo Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 There ya go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibr_adam09 Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 (edited) Anybody needs a stock downpipe ? Also +1 on having Legacy meets. I guess wrx ones are ok, but I wanna know some peeps that drive legacys,lol Edited March 19, 2011 by ibr_adam09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonardo Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 Where were you a couple of months ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibr_adam09 Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 Sitting in a dark corner, biting my nails and debating whether or not if I should go stage 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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