slammie Posted April 23, 2008 Posted April 23, 2008 Hi everyone, Went to look @ 08 Spec B's and STI's. I could not test drive new STI's. Anyway, I came across a 07 Spec B with 8500 miles for 26k w/out a spoiler! First non-spoiler Spec B I've ever seen and the price seems decent. I was told the car was bought from corporate Subaru in NJ. They speculated a manager or exec drove the car, so I would not be able to contact them. So, I'm a little skeptical about how the car was treated. Any thoughts? The paint looked good. Windshield had a few pock marks visible in the sun light. Interior looked pretty good, but the guy or gal must have had a dog in the rear as there were dirt marks on the headliner. Also, the AC smelled and brake sounds were noticeable. What do you guys and gals think? Thanks!!
LegGTLT Posted April 23, 2008 Posted April 23, 2008 VIN? Maybe someone can run it for you and see if what they said was true. Please PM joeleodee For All Site Questions. He is the acting Admin and can resolve anything related to LegacyGT.com
kirbwrx Posted April 27, 2008 Posted April 27, 2008 would really like to know if this is a good deal as well...i just purchased an 07 spec.8 with 4800mi, with the compass mirror, wheel locks, spoiler, and armrest extension. i got it for 28500 out the door, i hope this isnt thread jacking but figured this was better than having a similar thread started. bought my from subaru of austin incase anyone cared.
rs6er Posted April 27, 2008 Posted April 27, 2008 slammie Who was the dealer? I bought my car under the exact same conditions. 6000 miles belonged to Subie rep. Whatever the problems now, you are under warranty. My 07 was put into service in March of 06. I will use up the 36 mos before the 36000 miles. Will probably get an extended warranty before that time. I think the price is quite decent.
dr_sharp Posted April 27, 2008 Posted April 27, 2008 I would carfax the **** outa that. Dirt on the headliner and strange a/c smell sounds fishy. lol
Drew888 Posted May 2, 2008 Posted May 2, 2008 Can't comment on the marks or smell but... If I knew then what I know now I'd have looked harder for an 07 over the 08! It has everything the 08 has and you have many more exterior mod options than I do. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=1586"VbGallery/URL]
Mr. Sinister Posted May 5, 2008 Posted May 5, 2008 If I knew then what I know now I'd have looked harder for an 07 over the 08! It has everything the 08 has and you have many more exterior mod options than I do. Really? Can you elaborate on this since I'm looking at maybe getting an 07 or 08. I thought he 08s got additional things like a telescoping steering wheel with more buttons than the 07s.
VT07SpecB Posted May 5, 2008 Posted May 5, 2008 i just payed 28300 for mine. it had 7200 miles on it.
hutru01 Posted May 5, 2008 Posted May 5, 2008 Hi everyone, Went to look @ 08 Spec B's and STI's. I could not test drive new STI's. Anyway, I came across a 07 Spec B with 8500 miles for 26k w/out a spoiler! First non-spoiler Spec B I've ever seen and the price seems decent. I was told the car was bought from corporate Subaru in NJ. They speculated a manager or exec drove the car, so I would not be able to contact them. So, I'm a little skeptical about how the car was treated. Any thoughts? The paint looked good. Windshield had a few pock marks visible in the sun light. Interior looked pretty good, but the guy or gal must have had a dog in the rear as there were dirt marks on the headliner. Also, the AC smelled and brake sounds were noticeable. What do you guys and gals think? Thanks!! Thats a low price for a Spec B with that low of miles. Get a carfax for sure. It could have been wrecked and repaired.....
rs6er Posted May 5, 2008 Posted May 5, 2008 Really? Can you elaborate on this since I'm looking at maybe getting an 07 or 08. I thought he 08s got additional things like a telescoping steering wheel with more buttons than the 07s. I think he means, grills, lips etc. There's not much out that fits the 08 yet.
fieldy72233 Posted May 5, 2008 Posted May 5, 2008 I got an 07 Spec with 12K from California for 26 even. It had HID's and Tien H techs.
Mr. Sinister Posted May 5, 2008 Posted May 5, 2008 I think he means, grills, lips etc. There's not much out that fits the 08 yet. Ah. I guess it won't matter to me then since I'd leave that stuff alone.
rs6er Posted May 5, 2008 Posted May 5, 2008 I got an 07 Spec with 12K from California for 26 even. It had HID's and Tien H techs. Bet you bought it privately.
LongHiway Posted May 5, 2008 Posted May 5, 2008 Let the AC run for a while, I'll bet the smell goes away. Use the brakes, I'll bet the sound goes away. Classic symptoms that the car has been sitting for a while. Or not. I've bought 2 Subaru "executive" demos. Both at great prices and both in very good shape - < 5 K miles for each. Neither was a Spec B nor GT which, might have been pushed a bit more.
rs6er Posted May 5, 2008 Posted May 5, 2008 I've bought 2 Subaru "executive" demos. Both at great prices and both in very good shape - < 5 K miles for each. Neither was a Spec B nor GT which, might have been pushed a bit more. Who was the dealer?
LongHiway Posted May 6, 2008 Posted May 6, 2008 Both cars were from separate MA dealers. I agree, good price on each and the balance of the 36 K bumper to bumper. But, there is the potential for abuse so, cavet emptor.
rs6er Posted May 6, 2008 Posted May 6, 2008 I bought my Spec B under similar circumstances, though not from a MA dealer. I do have reason to believe that my car was not treated very gently. A drawback to this type of purchase is that the vehicle have manu. plates when they belong to Subaru personnel or are not really registered at all. A Carfax may be of limited value in such a case.
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