DieselClown Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 I'm looking to sell my 05 WRX for an 08,09 Spec B and noticed a few in the 80k mile range. Are they reliable, given that they're well maintained for? Any issues that I should be aware of? I'm starting a family and want something AWD, fun to drive, a bit more comfortable, and have just about given up on an S4 as I've read way too many problems with them. I'm not crazy about how the new legacies look so I'm looking strictly for a spec b with the 6 speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-lo Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 search "whose in it for the long haul" and 100k mile club there are many high mileage gt's out there. I'm at 196k and still going strong. 258k miles - Stock engine/minor suspension upgrades/original shocks/rear struts replaced at 222k/4 passenger side wheel bearings/3 clutches/1 radiator/3 turbos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted April 24, 2012 Moderators Share Posted April 24, 2012 If you plan to mod a high mileage car is not that bad if you can find a deal. Example: Buy LGT for <8kNew turbo, downpipe, injectors, fuel pump, intercooler = $3500 (at the most, assuming process west IC and $1500 for turbo)Sell old parts = -$500Random other maintenance/fluids = $1000 (crazy high estimate if the car is in good shapeTune = $450 for dynoEnd result? You have a sickass stage 3+ car for $11.5k with a protune, new turbo, upgraded injectors, ungraded fuelpump, fantastic intercooler for less than $12.5k #winnning. "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselClown Posted April 24, 2012 Author Share Posted April 24, 2012 awesome thanks! Just wanted to get a sense of whether or not the legacies are the same in terms of reliability as my WRX. I'm trying to find an 08 or 09 spec b for the 6 speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEE-OTTO Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 awesome thanks! Just wanted to get a sense of whether or not the legacies are the same in terms of reliability as my WRX. I'm trying to find an 08 or 09 spec b for the 6 speed. The 6MT isn't the same 6MT in the STi, but it is still a sweet gearbox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselClown Posted April 24, 2012 Author Share Posted April 24, 2012 thanks^. I'm still trying to learn as much as I can about this car...I love my rex but i just want a bit more luxury this time around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loganpk Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 A. Buddy of mine has get not spec b, but he pushes it constantly. Track days drag race and his daily driver. The only "repair" he has had to do was clutch work more frequint tune ups. He is at around 160K Nd the car feels great. He also dynod at 356hp and hold in strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookingforanusp Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 I think he's asking about turbo issues or the climate control having a mind of its own... I know you experts are out there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPU1 Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 the climate control having a mind of its own... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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