mass-hole Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 I am seriously looking at an LGT wagon as my 2nd car. I think I want a 5mt but the only 5mt's I have found have been 100k+ miles. Should I be concerned with cars with this much mileage? How long can i expect it to last assuming it was maintained and I maintain it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boston Motorsports Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 My Outback currently has 150k and drives like it has 40k..no problems other than some bearings here and there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDM SpecB Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 I cant vouch for the USDM stuff but have heard a few stories that the build quality is not quite as sharp as the JDM stuff...anyway most of these cars are pretty good up into huge miles/kms and unless you get a bad one you'll be good. Plenty here with 250,000kms+ in the older shapes which keep trucking along. Regular maintenance is the key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgeracer Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 If it was maintained and not been modded you should be good... "Gimme mines Balboa...Gimme mines".....Clubber Lang - Mr. T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awdG35killer Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 My 05 lgt had 125k when I sold it. 80K of it was stage 2. The only thing that needed fixing at that time was new 1 shock/spring and new slave cylinder for the 5mt($500 to fix) Go for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Turbos / clutches wear out on any car.... like other things. But the transmissions are stout. If I were to buy another 2005 LGT, I'd likely find one at a great price and have money left over for a VF52 replacement for piece of mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 See my sig Just tuned to that whp last Friday after I put a vf2 on her. 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...
AZP Installs Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Maintenance is always key with Subarus. They need their oil changes etc so that should be a factor if you can get the service history. Turbos will go at that age and things will need to be replaced especially with a car with over 100k so take that into consideration money wise. Suspension parts like bushings will be softer and specifically the lower control arm bushings should be looked at for ripping. Like Max said if the car is in good shape it will run very well even with modifications. -Jake http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/91072632.jpg http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/133406601.jpg AIM: AZP Installs | E-mail: sales@azpinstalls.com | 725 Fairfield Ave | Kenilworth, NJ 07033 | 908.248.AZP1 (2971) | T-1 Certified Amsoil Dealer "Race Tested, Enthusiast Approved!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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