kaz98gt Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Thanks for the feedback once again ya'll. I calculated my expenses and other spending; came out that I have a limited budget of $10k. Is it possible to find a nice one at this price or should I move on? I've started my hunt on the east coast (I'm also in school), so the costs will differ a bit. There are some gts for about 10 grand, but have higher miles (100k+). Not that the miles are too much of an issue, but you gotta think about maintenance things like axles, wheel bearings, timing stuff, etc. 15 grand will get me a decent gt around here (cargurus is a great site if you want to stick with a dealer and have it do the legwork for you). FWIW, deals are everywhere. If you know your way around a wrench, you can save plenty of cash too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoobie Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 I tested out a 2006 LGT 5EAT today and HOLY CRAP. Having never driven anything this fast before I was blown away. The shifting on the automatic was definitely a lot better than my 4EAT 96 Impreza, and way better than my parents 2005 V8 VW Touareg as well. I could definitely live with the Automatic version. It's still plenty fun to drive. Exactly how I felt going from a 99 4eat Forester to the 5eat LGT. I just finished up my suspension mods, and its like a whole new car again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minjin Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 We got an 05 Auto Wagon, and it's awesome. While I wouldn't MIND a manual for the fun and whatnot, commuting in the auto is fantastic and highway trips are a dream. I have no complaints whatsoever, for what it's worth. And the "sport" light in the cluster just makes me happy in my pants hahaha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Catalyst. Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 I had an auto when I lived in the bay area commuting in some crazy bay bridge traffic daily and I would have hated a manual in that stop and go. It had the "Sport" indicator in the cluster too which was fun. Now that I'm in less stop and go - going with the manual was a no brainer! Love rowing through the gears! My spec.B [#163] Project Thread with Pictures Get CryoTuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_Yau Posted August 25, 2012 Author Share Posted August 25, 2012 Greetings, Where are you from the bay area? I'm from the South Bay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_Yau Posted August 25, 2012 Author Share Posted August 25, 2012 I've started my hunt on the east coast (I'm also in school), so the costs will differ a bit. There are some gts for about 10 grand, but have higher miles (100k+). Not that the miles are too much of an issue, but you gotta think about maintenance things like axles, wheel bearings, timing stuff, etc. 15 grand will get me a decent gt around here (cargurus is a great site if you want to stick with a dealer and have it do the legwork for you). FWIW, deals are everywhere. If you know your way around a wrench, you can save plenty of cash too. Thanks for the reply. Mileage isn't an issue for me and I do have some first hand knowledge of wrenching. Hopefully I'll find one soon, I dislike taking the bus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spritefiend Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Also, $10k for one is totally possible. I got my 05 with 121k mi in really good condition for just over $8k. In your neck of the woods too, Daly City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planelazy Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 I drove past a Silver '05 LGT (not sure if it's limited or not) in Texoma, TX for less than 5 grand... it's a weird car that is in a town of like 1000 people, odd for being in farm land. Not sure of the details though, I just drove past it. There's also a Legacy dealership up in VT somewhere along US7.. or maybe it's 22A.. I can't remember... I just remember seeing at least 20 or so Legacy's for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gimpydingo Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 I am a MT person and have driven quite a few MT cars. I gave up the MT for a 5EAT back in Oct when I got my 07 GT. I drive a combo of mountain roads and hiway. MT is great for the hills, but stop and go traffic it gets old. I am happy with the 5EAT, shifting could be a bit better of course and I have to up/down shift early esp when coming up to corners. Once you get used to it I don't think you'll mind the trade offs. If I'm in S# and shifting and red line I do loose boost at certain times, which I think it typical from what' I've read, but need to do more research/ask about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookedontronics Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 personally the only thing i prefer automatic transmission in is a truck. cars are always more fun in manual unless you have some crazy stop and go driving like nyc or something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/2006-lgt-wagon-146k-miles-damagei-191963.html?t=191963 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum_Racing Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Thanks for the feedback once again ya'll. I calculated my expenses and other spending; came out that I have a limited budget of $10k. Is it possible to find a nice one at this price or should I move on? I told my dealer that unless he sold me my car everything included (Taxes, registration, inspection, ect...) for under $10K I wouldn't pull the trigger. That's what I asked for and that's what I got, and I even had some left to gas it up and stop at McD's too...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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