Lookatmyrust Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 Looking at a very well kept silver wagon. http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/csw/cto/2253040719.html its pretty much a one owner car. this guy bought the car from a guy that worked at the dealership, while the car had 204 thousand miles. at which point the HG were replaced, his new add is for 2800. the windshield is needing to be replaced, but i have new one in my basement ready to go. all the work he has listed in the add is within the last 5,000 miles he says. Kbb value is 3200, 3800, 4200 looking at it tomorrow. along with a 95 740i for 2500. i was just wondering what to look out for. im feeling pretty good about it though. i have owned my 96 sedan for awhile now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfredbs Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 dont do it bro, it's auto.. hold out for a 5spd... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worknlikeadog Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 x2 or +1 or whatever just wait, I'd go for the Beamer Or save till I can get a 5 speed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lookatmyrust Posted March 19, 2011 Author Share Posted March 19, 2011 these cars are rare enough in mn. and why do i need a 5 speed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lookatmyrust Posted March 19, 2011 Author Share Posted March 19, 2011 btw. its bimmer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lookatmyrust Posted March 19, 2011 Author Share Posted March 19, 2011 i pretty sure i dont need a 5 speed. its not a track car. its not gonna be fast. its just gonna be a nice car and im not gonna lift it and crash into stuff like i did with my 96 sedan. ill get a side by side if i buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lookatmyrust Posted March 20, 2011 Author Share Posted March 20, 2011 Im glad to stay I can have a photo shoot now that i have a car with no dents at all. and the transmission is perfect. the mesh of the gears are barly noticeable. the awd kicks ass. and brakes are mint. and the shocks are new. and the tires are like a 5/16 inch tread left. you guys are gonna lol when you see my old legacy compared to this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lojasmo Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted March 20, 2011 I Donated Share Posted March 20, 2011 The autos suck and tend to get problematic at 100k plus miles. Like someone said before, a 5MT would be better Sent from my Android powered HTC HD2 -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lookatmyrust Posted March 20, 2011 Author Share Posted March 20, 2011 this has got 228 on the clock. the normal 1-2 shift is barely worse then the the other gears, plus i can put it in FWD to save gas in the summer. a 5 speed would be fun but i just glad to have car that dont have 2 cans of spray foam on it to seal the rust holes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babybaluga32 Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Ya an auto isnt the end of the world.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted March 20, 2011 I Donated Share Posted March 20, 2011 i can put it in FWD to save gas in the summer. Bad idea. The fwd fuse is for diagnostics only and can cause damage to the awd system if its used for extwnded amounts of time Sent from my Android powered HTC HD2 -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnegg Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 you will not save fuel driving with the FWD fuse installed. you are still pushing all of the same mechanics and all of the same weight. when driving on the hiway only ~10% of the engine power is going to the rear. plus, as mentioned, you run the risk of wearing / burning out the duty c solenoid in the trans rear extension housing. this is a 100$ item and it controls the power to the rear. you don't have to remove the trans to replace it but it is still work. when the duty c fails you get torque bind and this can cause damage to your drive train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lookatmyrust Posted March 20, 2011 Author Share Posted March 20, 2011 i see. i though it just sticks the full 12 volt volts to it so its always wide open and no power is going to the rear. like when you do the 50/50 lock. same idea just its flipped. 50/50 is awsome in the winter. ill have to pull that out of my sedan sometime this summer. Now onto the questions. i think i have an after market alarm on my car..... i have found random little wires running around the engine bay with zip ties and coverd ing electrical tape.. the wires run to a wire on the ignition coil plug, another vanishes down below the battery area. i also found a blundle of wires under the dash kinda hanging out. had a blue led. a tactile button, and a On off toggle switch. and besides the keyless entry box there is another random box that my 96 does not have that is just cramed into up in the guts of wires. I'm sure its after market something. Just don't know what. Should I start a new thread for all these first questions about a new car? And what do you method I should use to polish/send/clear the fog lights. I'm already using the 400-1500 grit wet sand on the headlights ill gotta get pics of trouble spots that need body work, maybe you guys could give me and guess on the cost. the body shop is closed today. do you recommend going rack less? i already have rust on top the windsheild. sense they gotta paint the roof should i just have the rack removed at the same time? I would think so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfredbs Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 2 things in life you should never do, never buy a automatic car (unless it's a 81 Lincoln) and never cheat on your wife..... imo;; people who always bitch about driving generally have autos.... It's just not fun... oh, and girls wont really respect you..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lookatmyrust Posted March 22, 2011 Author Share Posted March 22, 2011 yeayea. i can drive stick. only ever killed it once. and it not like i couldn't swap trannys. i got an engine in my other suby that i could rebuild and attach a 5 speed to. just drop the thing in all at once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuNED_GT Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Wow the hate and ignorance in this thread. I've had numerous 5-speed cars in my short life, but my Leg is automatic and I love it (chicks dig it too)... It's quite practical when you drive in heavy traffic, no need to clutch and de-clutch 300 times in 2min and you can finger your chick whenever you want, not just on the highway. So I don't see the problem really. Like he said, its not a car to race, but its pretty good at what its supposed to do. Yeah there are downsides; you don't get to feel the car as much, might be a tad slower, and use more gas, but it is easily evened or even surpassed by the good sides. Of course if you are looking for a manual, don't go and buy an automatic... you'll obviously be disappointed. Anyways, enjoy your 98 GT if you bought it already, and guys.... we all drive Subarus in the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98LGTLover Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 I have an auto and a manual and I like them both. Thought I would add that there are multiple Subarus up here with 300-400k miles with the original AT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lookatmyrust Posted March 22, 2011 Author Share Posted March 22, 2011 yea. these tranny are damn tough. you should see what my red sedan has gone though and the amount of times i have dumped it into gear from like 4 k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lookatmyrust Posted March 22, 2011 Author Share Posted March 22, 2011 yes i did buy it. here it is. http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee91/kepsterman/old%20and%20new/DSC00009-1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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michael11 Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 yes i did buy it. here it is. http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee91/kepsterman/old%20and%20new/DSC00009-1.jpg Congrats! I have a 99 GT wagon here, beautiful car! Sadly mine needs head gaskets though. I hope to get some time to fix it this summer. I can't wait to use the heated mirrors and seats next winter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zues Marine Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 yes i did buy it. here it is. http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee91/kepsterman/old%20and%20new/DSC00009-1.jpg brb, got to get my magnifying glass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lookatmyrust Posted March 23, 2011 Author Share Posted March 23, 2011 sorry here is a larger pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayjay Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 nice car man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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