scoobyscoodle Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Hey all, unfortunately my 06 OBXT was in an accident a week ago and is being declared a total loss; the good news is that I walked away luckily uninjured, so needless to say, will be getting another subaru. I'm set on a 4th gen LGT; I loved my OBXT but want something a bit different and am thinking of going with a MT sedan this time. Currently, I am trying to decide between these two: '08 SpecB (bone stock) http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?zip=91364&endYear=2013&modelCode1=LEGACY&showcaseOwnerId=64541779&startYear=1981&makeCode1=SUB&searchRadius=10&maxPrice=24000&minPrice=23000&listingId=321558752&Log=0 '05 LGT (modded) http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/fs-ft-socal-2005-lgt-w-front-lsd-173366.html Two different cars at two different price points. My thinking is, either get the LGT and sort of pick up right where I left off mod-wise with my car, or start over with a clean slate with the B. Looking for some advice and insights from fellow enthusiasts. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lardo420 Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 SpecB, because specB. Premodded cars are always a toss up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobyscoodle Posted May 20, 2012 Author Share Posted May 20, 2012 ^yea, those are pretty much my feelings exactly. I saw the 05 yesterday, and it is seemingly in excellent condition. On the other hand, I've always wanted a supercar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 SpecB, because specB. Premodded cars are always a toss up This... also stock because stock:lol: I also love my spec.B:wub: 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrw Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 That 05 has a VERY nice mod list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee07 Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Much $ you have? Cash or through an loan? I'd say spec b, newer and you can add what you like or want to it but if you can't afford it then the 05 should be fine as he/shes a member on here so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobyscoodle Posted May 20, 2012 Author Share Posted May 20, 2012 Yea, it literally has every suspension part my car did, so felt familiar. Then the vf52 keeps it conservative and the front lsd makes it fuun! Decisions, decisions... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobyscoodle Posted May 20, 2012 Author Share Posted May 20, 2012 I'm still waiting on the settlement from insurance, which should be roughly what the 05 is listed at. For the spec, I may have to get a small loan, but would try to pay it off asap. The 05 does not feel like a new car but was maintained flawlessly. The spec felt like a new car. It's gonna be tough to start over from square one with a stock car though; but on the other hand, I get to do everything over with the knowledge I gained on my previous build. If I got the spec, I'd throw a set of swaybars, a DP, and my set of summer wheels/tires I have in the garage and just (try to) be happy for awhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
__raj Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 $24k for a used LGT(I mean SpecB)!!!??! We paid $24k brand new no negotiation for our LGT 5mt wagon albeit unlimited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx045 Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 you can CERTAINLY talk them down on the price for the spec. that is outrageous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Yeah I paid 23k for my spec.B in October and it only had 29k on it. 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobyscoodle Posted May 21, 2012 Author Share Posted May 21, 2012 Yea that's my main issue right now. The owner of the B doesn't seem very flexible on the price at all, he said he knows it will sell at that price and that they don't come up for sale very often at all. In his defense, the car is immaculate. I still think it's about 1-2k overpriced though. If you consider the convenience though, it's 2 miles from my house. Why do lgt's have to be so tricky to find in socal?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Lack of bad weather lol. I would pay no more than 23k for that spec.B but would feel more comfortable at 22k given its miles. 60k on a 4 year old car isn't bad but it's not low either. 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobyscoodle Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share Posted May 22, 2012 I agree, I would love for it to be 22. I would be ok with 23. I will say though, in terms of condition it looks like it rolled off the showroom floor, and there are complete maintenance records. If he won't budge, it comes down to, do I want to pass the car up, when I need a car, over that 1k? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted May 22, 2012 Moderators Share Posted May 22, 2012 Haha, it comes down to whether or not you can blow all of your pennies on a stock vehicle and be happy with it in stock form until you have the money to mod it... You know you'll mod it... "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobyscoodle Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share Posted May 22, 2012 Haha very true. I do have enough parts now though to get the suspension in order and power at least to stage2, that should be fine for awhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssbtech Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 I'll go against the grain here and say the 05 is worth a good close look. If it has in fact been maintained as well as he claims, it's a good deal with a lot of goodies. As much as I prefer the 08 styling, my 05 Outback has been pretty good to me and I don't think I'd hesitate to consider a well maintained 05. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobyscoodle Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share Posted May 22, 2012 ^That's what I was thinking coming from my 06. I still have yet to see what the insurance company does in terms of a settlement, that will most likely be my deciding factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobyscoodle Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 Anyone else have their $.02 to throw at me? I just heard today from insurance that they are allowing me to pull the parts off my obxt at the salvage yard as long as I replace them with oem and leave a "complete" car. So that's good news. Fingers crossed my coils aren't damaged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted May 23, 2012 Moderators Share Posted May 23, 2012 In that case, buy the spec! "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul_Good Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 buy my car and put your brembos on it then sell your suspension and use that money to buy a new mechanical rear lsd . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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