Luchin Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 I'm currently driving a 09 TSX Tech and want to get into a GT Wagon. I thought this would be a good place to start with my research. Reliability and maintenance cost are my biggest concerns with the AWD and Turbo. Is there anything I should be aware of, concerned about. Like my car. Don't buy a TSX with the Tech package because it's 'upgraded' sound system blows speakers like a two bit...never mind. There are bigger problems but you get the idea. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawkWagon Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 I can't speak to the turbo (one of the reasons I drive a 2.5i is that I didn't want to have to worry about this one), but put any questions about AWD reliability out of your head. It's simply not an issue. Subaru's AWD isn't an adaptation of a FWD system, but built from the ground up with the rest of the car designed around it and the boxer engine. Run four matched tires (same brand, same model, same size, installed at same time, to ensure equal grip and equal diameter) and you'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05LGTLtd Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 welcome to the forums. search blown vf40, wheel bearings and oil pick-up tube failures. Subarus are pretty reiable and the drivetrain usually is not problematic, but I would stick with a 5spd. Maintaince is everything on these cars, stock turbos have gone to 150k. buying used, you are counting on the honesty and diligence of the previous owner(s). You'll be stepping back a few model years to get a GT wagon. Oh and if you want to upgrade the stereo, it's not exactly plug and play. All I need now is a hill holder and a center passing light... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05LGTLtd Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 05/06 cars have a cat before the turbo in the up-pipe, as well as a egt sensor. You will want to know if the previous owner upgraded the up-pipe. gold luck with your wagon questing! All I need now is a hill holder and a center passing light... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fonts Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 GT wagons are a pretty rare breed. Good luck in your search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudeondacouch Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 where are you? i have a 5MT GT Wagon i'm willing to part with. http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/3425/wagon.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fonts Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Sweet wagon. :wub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Very unlikely to find a 5spd GT wagon that is just what you want. May have to settle for the available car if you are that particular. More auto GT wagon and more non GT wagon... Dudeonacouch's ride is pretty sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luchin Posted November 14, 2010 Author Share Posted November 14, 2010 At this point I can be picky. But I realize that I have a large list of must haves for a used car. Anything in 05-09 would suite me and if I can't find a wagon then a sedan would do fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luchin Posted November 14, 2010 Author Share Posted November 14, 2010 05/06 cars have a cat before the turbo in the up-pipe, as well as a egt sensor. You will want to know if the previous owner upgraded the up-pipe. gold luck with your wagon questing! Should I be looking at an 07+? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudeondacouch Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 GT wagon not released in US after '07. Manual trans was '05 only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteyjr Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Get a wagon you won't regret it. 5MT wagons are rare but they can be found . Dudeonacouch you have a beautiful ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteyjr Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Canada got a 06 version of the 5mt wagon. Other than that its 05 only here like dude said. We all take really good care of our cars here so consider above ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmatt125 Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 welcome to the forums. search blown vf40, wheel bearings and oil pick-up tube failures. Subarus are pretty reiable and the drivetrain usually is not problematic, but I would stick with a 5spd. Maintaince is everything on these cars, stock turbos have gone to 150k. buying used, you are counting on the honesty and diligence of the previous owner(s). You'll be stepping back a few model years to get a GT wagon. Oh and if you want to upgrade the stereo, it's not exactly plug and play. I will second this statement. I bought a used Legacy Gt and almost immediately had to replace the turbo with 55K miles. The previous owner maintenance habits had everything to do with it. This is critical stuff because sloppy maintenance is the #1 cause of turbo failure. Subaru maintains a computer service record, related to the VIN, of every time a Subaru is serviced by a dealer. Tell them the only way that you will buy is if they can produce that record. And not the handwritten log in the back of the owners manual! The service record is not confidental. If you come across one of these cars, the salesman will do back flips to show you the computer records. Even though I do all my own service, my next Subaru will have records proving regular service: the proverbial "old man's car". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPU1 Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 I wish I had a Wagon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagcars26 Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 GT wagons rock! You won't be sorry with a 5 speed or an auto. Just change the oil on a regular basis and run premium fuel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkumaMax Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 I've got a GT wagon. Let me just say that trying to find one in stick is a pita. I found one about 3 states away called said that they had it finishing in detail. Called about an hour later to ask what time they close becuase I was gunna go look at it then and there. They said it had sold. So needless to say when I found one in auto and drove it I took it right then and there. Great car all around. careful of the winter though if you don't have winter tires the rear can step out pretty quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanzGotBoost Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 definitely true on finding GT wagons, they turn up every once in a while, I know there's one in texas (check out ebay, its an AT). i got lucky with mine, found out a member on here was selling it, and he had posted it on ebay. because i lived 30 minutes away, got him to cut me a good deal, got it stage 2, with bbs wheels, and with 47K miles for 16,500, been happy ever since! dunno bout u guys, but i got hell for a good week or two after buying it, since people were like wtf why would u buy a wagon, but when i had friends drive in the car they realized how quick it was and then they shut their mouths haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkumaMax Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 definitely true on finding GT wagons, they turn up every once in a while, I know there's one in texas (check out ebay, its an AT). i got lucky with mine, found out a member on here was selling it, and he had posted it on ebay. because i lived 30 minutes away, got him to cut me a good deal, got it stage 2, with bbs wheels, and with 47K miles for 16,500, been happy ever since! dunno bout u guys, but i got hell for a good week or two after buying it, since people were like wtf why would u buy a wagon, but when i had friends drive in the car they realized how quick it was and then they shut their mouths haha I was expecting that from my friends too but since they already said that when I had my previous wagon it was all good. Plus they actually like my wagon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanzGotBoost Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 i went from a beater honda civic to my legacy, so a lot of my friends acknowledged the upgrade, but all of em were like, wtf why not a sedan; they still can't get over how much faster my car is than their integras and civic si's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05LGTLtd Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 When my wagon was out of commission this summer, I was forced to buy a cheap set of wheels for my DD. I ended up with a Miata, and was the car I took on vacation. I literally felt that when I was packing I was getting ready to go backpacking, trying to decide what I should bring or not bring to the beach. Needless to say my surf rods stayed at home this year.. For 90% of the time the miata is fine for me, commuting, short trips to store, etc. But the LGT wagon is about the best compromise btwn having a sports car and a SUV. I Don't worry about snow, and I can get lots in it if needed. Oh and my LGT has ~3x the whp as the miata... All I need now is a hill holder and a center passing light... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudeondacouch Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 my surf rods stayed home this year... that's a horrible decision. i'd leave the wife before i left my rods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svx6 Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 I flew two states away to buy my car and drove over 1000 miles. It was worth it. I don't like the color of it but it was the only way I was going to get a 5-speed wagon and I'm glad I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luchin Posted November 16, 2010 Author Share Posted November 16, 2010 There is one about 10 hours away. A 95 LGTW (non limited) which has 32,xxx miles on it. It's a 5spd!!!!!!! Only problem is that it's 10 hours north of here which means interior winters and possibly salt.... SVX6. I would be willing to fly to florida and take two days to drive home. Not a big deal for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudeondacouch Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 going from an '09 TSX to a '95 Legacy is not going to be a step in the right direction, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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