bklynWRX Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Hi, I drive an 06 WRX, we're looking for a more smooth sedan in an auto for my wife to drive our daughter around in and take family trips, etc. I'll probably take it to meetings when my WRX is a little aggressive for the corporate bunch. Here's what I'm looking at, but based on what I've read here this seems priced maybe 2k high. Overall, a perfect car for us, a reliable version of an A4, stacked on my favorite engine of all time: 2006 Subaru Legacy GT Limited Price: $22,995 Automatic Atlantic Blue Pearl 29,861K miles Stock Number: PS7683 VIN: 4S3BL676064200889 Please feed back! We're having a baby in 3 weeks and she needs to get mobile as she can't drive our Ford pickup with the baby and I need the WRX for my commute (heh). I also just came across this: 2006 Subaru Legacy GT Limited Price: $19,411 Automatic Miles: 18,059 VIN: 4S3BL676164202618 Dare I say here in this forum, I may also look at the 2005 Infiniti G35x, seems like a comparable ride. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phenryiv1 Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 I found a black manual transmission with amlost the same mileage with an asking price of $19,977 about 2 weeks ago. I think that your feelings that it is $2K too high is abotu right. Allowing $1000 for the AT over MT pricing, that would have the one that I saw at ~$21K, before any negotiations. Patrick Looking for spacers or adapters to install aftermarket speakers in the doors of your Legacy? CLICK HERE or PM me! http://www.carstereoadapters.com./ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucas569 Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 i dunno if im going to pay that much (if its in your budget that is) you may as well try to go for an 07. the incentives get real juicy in March you just gotta keep checking the SOA website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 $23k? Brand new 2008 should cost $26-27k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bklynWRX Posted January 23, 2008 Author Share Posted January 23, 2008 Suggestions on a better purchase option are also very welcome, ie. 2008 lease/purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sickdrift Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 ;)Congrats on the baby on the way! Regarding vehicle choice for your family you should consider an '08 2.5i. I know it's not a turbo but do you need a family sedan with a turbo (maybe you do, thats why I'm asking)? The 2.5i will be just as safe and has better fuel economy. Also consider, depending on your location, that you can get one for invoice before tax and license (refer to this website for info: http://www.cars101.com/subaru/legacy/legacy2008.html#price). I got mine 2% below invoice without belonging to any program. I know some get even better deals. Not having the turbo may result in a lower ins. too. Plus you get a new car and have the satisfaction of knowing it has not been abused by a previous owner. Good luck on your hunting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bklynWRX Posted January 23, 2008 Author Share Posted January 23, 2008 Thanks that's a good point, but if I was not looking at the Turbo/GT model I probably would be changing to an altogether different car option then, such as one of the smaller new volvos, or a nissan for her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sickdrift Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Thanks that's a good point, but if I was not looking at the Turbo/GT model I probably would be changing to an altogether different car option then, such as one of the smaller new volvos, or a nissan for her. To play the devils advocate I must add that the Volvo is not AWD, has worse gas mileage, and is more expensive, and from what I remember less seating space. The Altimas, assuming you were referring to these, (just my opinion) are throw away cars. I think the value of the Legacy is truly hard to beat. However, I do get what you're saying. What is your location? Depending on reigon I'm sure members here woud be happy to help hunt down for you a reasonably priced used LGT. Laurence *edit* From your SN I feel I can safely assume you're on the East Coast. Im kinda a dipshit sometimes. I'd check with these guys for good local deals, if you havent already: http://www.legacygt.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=74 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laz Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 From your SN I take it you are in NYC? If so give Howard a call at Universal Subaru They have both used and new ones, and he is a great guy to deal with. EDIT: If you like wagons, they have one for 17K http://www.universalsubaru.net/VehicleDetails/834395974 X --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bklynWRX Posted January 24, 2008 Author Share Posted January 24, 2008 Saw that, emailed them, it's gone already. I originally emailed them because the VIN listed was coming back incorrect. That looked nice, although I'd rather drive out to PA or NJ for a suburb driven car than one potentially gutted on the roads of NYC. Thoughts? Thanks for the tip/lead, I'll give them a call... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aczwild Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 PM Opie with any VINs he is usually able to help dig deep into a car's history JDM'd All to hell Thanks Jimmy @ Hkc-Speed.com! RIP Coxx & Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bklynWRX Posted January 24, 2008 Author Share Posted January 24, 2008 Also: Check it, this is that wagon you mentioned, saw it under a different dealership's name, same broken VIN: http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=230715470&dealer_id=54947641&car_year=2006&num_records=&model=LEGACY&systime=&make2=&start_year=2005&engine=&keywordsrep=&keywordsfyc=&certified=&fuel=&body_code=0&search_type=used&distance=50&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&first_record=26&make=SUB&color=&keywords_display=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=17000&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=10314&advanced=&end_year=2008&pager.offset=25&transmission=&doors=&max_price=23000&cardist=16 They said "sold but they have lots of others like it", I brushed it off as a bait and switch.Maybe incorrectly since you say good things about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 The VIN is broken, I tried to check it, but even Subaru parts application won't take it. Either typo or Canadian car. I was interested in getting it and converting to MT.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bklynWRX Posted January 24, 2008 Author Share Posted January 24, 2008 Whoa just saw "The Project" I read that thread like a Clancy novel. Wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Whoa just saw "The Project" I read that thread like a Clancy novel. Wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bklynWRX Posted January 24, 2008 Author Share Posted January 24, 2008 The 96' Legacy project above I mean.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laz Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Also: Check it, this is that wagon you mentioned, saw it under a different dealership's name, same broken VIN: http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=230715470&dealer_id=54947641&car_year=2006&num_records=&model=LEGACY&systime=&make2=&start_year=2005&engine=&keywordsrep=&keywordsfyc=&certified=&fuel=&body_code=0&search_type=used&distance=50&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&first_record=26&make=SUB&color=&keywords_display=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=17000&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=10314&advanced=&end_year=2008&pager.offset=25&transmission=&doors=&max_price=23000&cardist=16 They said "sold but they have lots of others like it", I brushed it off as a bait and switch.Maybe incorrectly since you say good things about them. I believe it must have been a mistake. They are very reputable. I believe Howard only deals with new cars, and somebody else does used. If you want to lease he'll even find you a car from a different dealership and give you a good price. Don't be turned off by the used cars there because they are a lot of times purchased at auction and can come from many states. As well as they may be lease returns and what not. Is like picking apples! Also one of the service advisors there drives a nice LGT silver wagon. They are good peeps. GL X --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bklynWRX Posted January 24, 2008 Author Share Posted January 24, 2008 OK sounds cool, I am apprehensive buying anything in NYC (as you know there's some shady characters here) but I'll give them a ring. Thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phenryiv1 Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I also just came across this: 2006 Subaru Legacy GT Limited Price: $19,411 Automatic Miles: 18,059 VIN: 4S3BL676164202618 Dare I say here in this forum, I may also look at the 2005 Infiniti G35x, seems like a comparable ride. Thank you! That seems much more reasonable than your first find. Good miles, the transmission that you want, and a pretty fair price. You are not stealing it by any means, but it isn't bad. G35x is a great car with a great engine, but MPG isn't all that hot, andf it has to run premuim (I have had 4 VQ engines, and you really CAN feel the difference between 87/89 and 93). Not that the LGT does not also require premium, but the LGT should see better real world MPG, especially if you stay out of boost in daily driving. Patrick Looking for spacers or adapters to install aftermarket speakers in the doors of your Legacy? CLICK HERE or PM me! http://www.carstereoadapters.com./ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon in CT Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 2006 Subaru Legacy GT Limited Price: $22,995 Automatic Atlantic Blue Pearl 29,861K miles Stock Number: PS7683 VIN: 4S3BL676064200889 Please feed back! We're having a baby in 3 weeks and she needs to get mobile as she can't drive our Ford pickup with the baby and I need the WRX for my commute (heh). I also just came across this: 2006 Subaru Legacy GT Limited Price: $19,411 Automatic Miles: 18,059 VIN: 4S3BL676164202618I'd recommend the second one. Its new car warranty lasts longer than the first one's and it has quite a few optional accessories whereas the first one is bare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigInALegacy Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Not to mention 1/3 less miles. And a 2008 new is realistically about 28-29k out the door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aczwild Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Whoa just saw "The Project" I read that thread like a Clancy novel. Wow!:lol: Thanks, just wait things will get even more crazy this summer JDM'd All to hell Thanks Jimmy @ Hkc-Speed.com! RIP Coxx & Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bklynWRX Posted January 27, 2008 Author Share Posted January 27, 2008 Thanks for all the feedback guys, and double thanks for the push to go new, I found a 2007 NEW GT/Limited, stacked, everything but nav, we offered low and picked it up for 25.5. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laz Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Nice! Post pics and details when you get it! X --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigInALegacy Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Helluva deal man... I was about $29k for my 2008 new. I may have paid a wee bit too much (1k or so) but I too got every option but Nav and XM. You'll love the car! Definitely post pics too. Oh... and did you go 5EAT or 5MT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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