mattg Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Make mine a Spec B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users seabass07 Posted May 9, 2011 Mega Users Share Posted May 9, 2011 All of these problems are minor when you consider the benefits from the low center of gravity from the flat engine and the weight savings from a plastic intercooler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeFromPA Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 It's drag coefficient is too high, it's fog lights are made out of too soft a material that doesn't deflect rocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jurni Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Ouch. That list is scary. I'm not a Subaru noob, but I am a Legacy GT noob just like pootie. I am considering buying a used GT wagon. It drove well, and I'm looking forward to getting it to stage 2 after a couple of months and doing the double din mod. what should I look out for when buying the LGT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users seabass07 Posted August 8, 2011 Mega Users Share Posted August 8, 2011 Look for one that hasn't been driven yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jurni Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 You selling yours, rao? All joking aside, the exploding turbo and it damaging your engine scares me a bit. The car I am looking at has 100k miles and I want it to run until 200k. If the history is unknown, should preventative maintenance be priced into the cost of the car? Like replacing the turbo, waterpump, timing belt etc? Thanks for helping me with my LGT noob question. Is there a section in the site that already has these answers covered? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted August 10, 2011 I Donated Share Posted August 10, 2011 You selling yours, rao? All joking aside, the exploding turbo and it damaging your engine scares me a bit. The car I am looking at has 100k miles and I want it to run until 200k. If the history is unknown, should preventative maintenance be priced into the cost of the car? Like replacing the turbo, waterpump, timing belt etc? Thanks for helping me with my LGT noob question. Is there a section in the site that already has these answers covered? Timing belt service is at 105k. The water pump should be replaced then too. The turbo isn't really a wear item per se. The point of this thread is mostly sarcastic. I had major problems that necessitated an engine replacement 5 months after I bought the car, but most people don't have problems. YMMV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 You selling yours, rao? All joking aside, the exploding turbo and it damaging your engine scares me a bit. The car I am looking at has 100k miles and I want it to run until 200k. If the history is unknown, should preventative maintenance be priced into the cost of the car? Like replacing the turbo, waterpump, timing belt etc? Thanks for helping me with my LGT noob question. Is there a section in the site that already has these answers covered? For the right price it s yours. Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jurni Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I like your taste in cars, rao, E39's are nice, just wish there were AWD. The fulton: Thanks for that! I'll make sure that if the status of the belt and pump are unknown that the cost to replace them are factored in. What is the typical cost to do both on an '05 LGT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted August 10, 2011 I Donated Share Posted August 10, 2011 What is the typical cost to do both on an '05 LGT? Dunno, I don't go to mechanics. Anyone else know the answer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.blackgt. Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 go to the vendors page or whatever. they will quote you a price pretty quickly. I know I saw a certified tech that does work on the weekends in RI will do a T-belt for 150! It's under the regional forums for New England. I cannot see (Jurni) your location, so sorry if you are west coast or 3rd coast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jurni Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Excellent! I'm in Mass, RI is not too far away. Thanks .blackgt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted September 9, 2011 Author Share Posted September 9, 2011 Updated the list to include the shocking lack of an external fuel filter. Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgoodhue Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Are these all problems area's or are some them due to abuse? The list is quite large as someone who is thinking about buying 4th Gen and who keeps their cars for a while. I sure don't want to even have to address half those items over the life of the car. The last thing I need is another high maintenance car. Maybe I should be looking else where for a different car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 ^See this thread. http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/has-most-miles-their-lgt-and-they-holding-up-over-27680p81.html 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgoodhue Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 ^See this thread. http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/has-most-miles-their-lgt-and-they-holding-up-over-27680p81.html I read through this thread while I was on a business trip this past week. It took me long time, but it gave me a good idea of what problems moist owners are having. Turbo oil starvation issue taking out the turbo while subquently takes out the motor is big $$$$/common problem , but it seems like it can be prevented. I will guess I will stick around a little longer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillboy Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 I read through this thread while I was on a business trip this past week. It took me long time, but it gave me a good idea of what problems moist owners are having. Turbo oil starvation issue taking out the turbo while subquently takes out the motor is big $$$$/common problem , but it seems like it can be prevented. I will guess I will stick around a little longer... Not a lot of female members around here... It is still ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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