foolds Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 So I have owned 2 Subarus in my 10 years of driving. Never owned any thing else love the Subaru Wagon. I'm about to upgrade my 1996 legacy L (211k Miles) and get something quite a bit newer and nicer. I have been looking quite heavily at the 2005 Legacy Gt Wagon 5eat. My question is this a bad idea? if you had to buy you GT all over again would you buy the GT or would you get the h6? is the 2005 GT a Lemon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meltdown07 Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Easy maintenance, maybe. Expensive maintenance, definitely Go Cardinals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 welcome!! If you keep the LGT stock it will be a very reliable vehicle, once modding starts you know the ole phrase.....gotta play to play;) The H6 .......ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JessterCPA Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 I enjoyed my 2005 LGT 5eat. It served me well, and I had no real mechanical issues at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnAWD Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 I'd buy another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 I will too..... SOA bring back GRP;):) Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBad Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 No major issues here. It still puts a smile on my face. The only part that hurts a bit is running premium in it with today's gas prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTGT Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 it is IMO Just go easy on the mods.....but then thats no fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest heightsgtltd Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 A lemon? where are you getting your info? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmp Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 75,000 miles and other than tires, brake pads, oil changes and all the regular maintainance, no real problems. Replaced 2 headlight bulbs and the drivers heated seat no longer works, thats it. No mods just a driver hauling mtn. bikes, hockey gear, the dog, lumber, whatever. After 3 years I still really enjoy driving this car. 05 GT wgn 5eat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dergara Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 05 OBXT great car with 43000 miles and driven hard and fast. Keep the oil changed and keep it happy. Great car with no issues. “Abandon hope, all ye who enter here” -Dante Alighieri http://youtu.be/lLFunBPgPOo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derffred Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 +1 05 LGT Sedan with 65K on it. Other than following my maintenance schedule, I rebuilt a front axle and replaced a front wheel bearing. Thats it Besides exhaust leaks that I caused from taking it apart and replacing my exhaust with aftermarket lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mach_six Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 It was a nice car for the little amount of times I drove it. Mainly during the winter time and kept it very nice. I sold it to a car buying place and finally figured out that whining might have been my front wheel bearings but I just never bothered to check it out. But it doens't matter it's gone now, someone else who buys will have that problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMull123 Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Definitely not a lemon. Although if you drive like I do, expect to be paying for some numerous wear items falling apart quickly. As has been stated, once you start modding, it starts gettin expensive. It'd also help if your dealership isn't complete douches about everything. Or just keep your mouth shut if you do mod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTATV Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 I dont think the mait. is any more than other performance cars & i wouldnt get the 6 over the 4. 93 or 91 only ends up like 3 bucks extra per tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerMan Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Easy and cheap if you do it yourself. I haven't done anything to this car maint. that I haven't done to all my previous cars. Meltdown, you must be taking you car to one of the local dealers? They charge more for their brake job with OEM equipment than mine cost with Hawk Pads and ATE Superblue fluid (just got one of their flyers in the mail). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meltdown07 Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Easy and cheap if you do it yourself. I haven't done anything to this car maint. that I haven't done to all my previous cars. Meltdown, you must be taking you car to one of the local dealers? They charge more for their brake job with OEM equipment than mine cost with Hawk Pads and ATE Superblue fluid (just got one of their flyers in the mail). You are correct sir. However, the average joe (like me) doesnt know how to switch out their break pads and fluid. I could do an oil change myself, but I'd rather not. That said, I've got a case of beer with your name on it if you want to do my pads Go Cardinals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foolds Posted July 11, 2008 Author Share Posted July 11, 2008 You guys helped greatly, Made a deal on my 3rd Subaru a 2005 Subaru Legacy GT swp with 19k on it. As long as every thing goes as planned she will be in my garage by Monday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerMan Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 You are correct sir. However, the average joe (like me) doesnt know how to switch out their break pads and fluid. I could do an oil change myself, but I'd rather not. That said, I've got a case of beer with your name on it if you want to do my pads You happen to know my payment plan! It isn't that hard, I'd be happy to show you how to do it sometime. Took me a couple hours to do it on my car & last time I bled out the brakes it took me less than 30 minutes total and I rotated the tires as well. If you need to turn or buy new rotors the cost goes up a bit. I hear ya on the oil change, I've done probably 100 oil changes and make a mess everytime. Brakes are much cleaner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyguy Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 its like anything else in life... its easy maintenance as long as you keep up with the proper preventative maintenance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meltdown07 Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 You happen to know my payment plan! It isn't that hard, I'd be happy to show you how to do it sometime. Took me a couple hours to do it on my car & last time I bled out the brakes it took me less than 30 minutes total and I rotated the tires as well. If you need to turn or buy new rotors the cost goes up a bit. I hear ya on the oil change, I've done probably 100 oil changes and make a mess everytime. Brakes are much cleaner. You've got PM. Go Cardinals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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