HtrdlncN281 Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Hello, I'm looking at getting an 05 Legacy GT Limited with about 73k on the clock with the 5spd auto (the fiancee and I have to both be able to drive it) Just wondering if there's any common trouble spots on these cars that I should look for when i go to look at/test drive it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouAreABus Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Noise from the wheel bearings, I'm sure others will chime in.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesuby Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 There was a recall on the radiator fans running all the time. The fix was change out the ECU and the fan relays. All the keys (3) had to be reflashed when the ECU was changed. If you take the VIN to Subaru they should be able to verify the work was done. Some people claim headlights burn out too frequently. Some say the above recall fixed that problem. I never had the issue. Rear wheel bearing are (extended) guarantee until 100,000 miles. When they go bad you won't be able to hear yourself think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtrdlncN281 Posted August 27, 2009 Author Share Posted August 27, 2009 thats not too many things....... are these cars pretty reliable? My Lincoln constantly ate alternators (4 in one year, thanks to crappy reman's) Do they deal with mileage well? Are these cars easy to work on? I'm a shadetree mechanic and usually do all car work by myself. Also, how much slower is the auto than the manual? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Also, how much slower is the auto than the manual? LOTS! I gave the 5EAT to the wife and got a SpecB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtrdlncN281 Posted August 30, 2009 Author Share Posted August 30, 2009 Went and test drove a 2005 unlimited GT sedan yesterday with 108k on the clock (judging by the shape the car is in, it looks it was a distance commuter).......car looked extremely clean, didnt sound like it was beaten at all, and it had a good amount of get up and go....... Overall, I was impressed with the car......... How low should I try to get the price on this? Its going for 12k on the lot, I'd like to get him down to 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 with that many miles 12k is too high. I sold my 05 5EAT with 35000 miles in June (Rockland Co, NY) for $14.5. I would be wary of any turbo motor with 108k. Prob needs a new block (rings minimum) and a new turbo real soon. If you go for it I would offer 9k and go from there (I love to piss off car salesman). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtrdlncN281 Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 took your suggestion, and went for it...... got it for 9100....... one owner, dealer serviced its entire life...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Cool! Welcome to the club and enjoy the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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