krishary Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Hi everyone! I'm buying a 2005 lgt tomorrow and although it has remaining 22k miles warranty ( 6year/100k extended warranty) I'm still a bit worried. I havent seen the car yet but here are a few things i know. Turbo replaced (under warranty) i don't remember when 40-60k miles, clutch replaced at 66k (not under warranty - it was 900$). Also the window get's stuck sometimes (guy said one out of eight times you have to press it a few times or something like that), he said i can get it done because the warranty covers that. So is the turbo and clutch something i should worry about? does new turbo = crazy 1st owner ? (i'll be the 3rd and the 3nd owner seems to be a normal 39yo guy (not drag racer ). The price is really good and I always dreamt about this car but never could afford it until now. What should i look out for when buying ? Should i be picky (there are other buyers waiting in line so if i don't buy others will fast). Or should i just relax and if anything goes wrong i do have a full warranty. Now it's too late to change my mind but my logic is that since I just has a son and always dreamt about an sti, getting a legacy as a reliable family sedan and something fun to drive is reasonable. Is it ? I think the answers i'm looking for is something like: "check out this thread ....." "watch out for a noise when shifing from 2nd to 3rd ..." etc. I would really appreciate your input. Thanks ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Factory replaced turbo? Not a deal breaker for me. I need a new clutch and I only have 36K miles on my 05 wagon. Having about a year left of factory warranty is a great bonus. How much are you paying is the big question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krishary Posted July 23, 2009 Author Share Posted July 23, 2009 Factory replaced turbo? Not a deal breaker for me. Yes factory replaced. I need a new clutch and I only have 36K miles on my 05 wagon. thats comforting it's just that i have a 91 mazda protege (1.8L n/a) with 180k miles and no new clutch so i'm surprised that a lgt might need one so fast (power difference?) Having about a year left of factory warranty is a great bonus. yeah tell me about it otherwise i'd really be skeptical... How much are you paying is the big question. $11,750 so a lot below kbb fully loaded no navi Thanks for the info! Also a friend told be that i moght want to look out for some car shake when the car starts to accelerate from 0 and that that might be a sign of differential problems is that true ? is it something i will know how to feel coming from a much older car and a toyota avaon thats perfectly smooth ? thanks ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttnio Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 lots of luck...!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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