Kentbox Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Hi, I just bought a 1998 Subaru Legacy GT Wagon from an auto auction a couple days ago. It was originally supposed to be an "in between" vehicle as I had my truck stolen form my workplace a week ago, but it only took a day to fall in love with it. I've owned other "tuner" cars and found forums EXTREMELY useful, so I decided to join this one. The car has 217k km (135k miles). Super clean inside and out, had all the service records with it. It came off a dealership, and only needs a new drivers side axle, and rear R and L sway bar links, about $750 parts and labor where I live in British Columbia. I've attached a few pictures. I already have a CAI coming from Cosmo Racing, and some NGK performance wires from Club Plug. I'll post pictures once installed, but in the meantime, here are a few of the car now. Paid $2700. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmEh Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 welcome, nice ride. where in bc do you live? I have the stock endlinks i just took off my car you could have them (free). I'm in nelson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kentbox Posted June 11, 2010 Author Share Posted June 11, 2010 I'm on the island, and thanks a lot for the offer, but I think I'm going to just get them new and get Subaru to do the work since I have the cash. Really appreciate it though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmEh Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 I'll be down that way in a month. going to quadra island. I grew up on the north island. miss it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kentbox Posted June 11, 2010 Author Share Posted June 11, 2010 Ha! Just took off the roof rack and it looks 10x better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98LGTLover Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Roof rackless? I haven't seen that before.. I think that might look weird. You'll have to post a pic tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaz98gt Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 but the roof rack can do anything! haul something ridiculous but pointless around on the rack haha. good buy too, love the 5 speeds! first question: does it still have a 2.5 in it? and if it does, do you know anything about the condition of the headgaskets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kentbox Posted June 11, 2010 Author Share Posted June 11, 2010 Yes, it has the 2.5 in it, but I have no clue about the condition of the head gaskets. All I know is the engine is very strong, and its been serviced regularly according to the records in the manual. As far as the roof rack goes, its an aftermarket rack that pops on and off in a matter of about 3 minutes, so if I need to haul anything, I'll throw it back on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subikid90 Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 If your headgaskets havent been replaced yet you are prob going to blow them soon. Did it come with service records? If it did and you dont see headgaskets done you want to replace them soon -Subikid90 1997 Legacy GT 5spd & EJ251 w/EJ25D heads ~10.5CR 1998 Legacy GT Limited waiting for EJ22T hybrid swap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kentbox Posted June 12, 2010 Author Share Posted June 12, 2010 There is a buttload of service records in the booklet that comes with the car, but no details, so that being said, if it has 217,000km on it, shouldn't the HG have gone on it and been fixed by now? You're guaranteeing that no matter what, the gasket is going to go regardless of anything I do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmEh Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 If they were done it should be fine. It's a common issue and would have happened before 217 most likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subikid90 Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Most do them before 120k miles. Some people make theirs last till 180k but they are lucky. They should have been done if all of the service was kept up on. Not trying to scare you haha just giving you a heads up -Subikid90 1997 Legacy GT 5spd & EJ251 w/EJ25D heads ~10.5CR 1998 Legacy GT Limited waiting for EJ22T hybrid swap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuben Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Very nice! Welcome to the circus. Lose the bonnet thing btw. Stone guards FTL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kentbox Posted June 12, 2010 Author Share Posted June 12, 2010 Ok, got both the rock guards off and here's a picture for the guy who wanted to see a Subaru without a roof rack. Gotta say, I have a new found hatred for rock guards. They're supposed to protect your paint, but they sure do a lot of damage underneath them. Time to but a power buffer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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