snowflake Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Like i have said, bought mine in june, 48k miles, all black interior and it is an 05 limited. Oh and original owner was an older fella. So it was bone! Stock, just how i like them! Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totaled04Rex Posted November 30, 2012 Author Share Posted November 30, 2012 Yeah, see? 103k is a lot of miles. Will let you know what happens! And still searching lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowflake Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 To me a 103k is alot of miles, but considering its a subaru id say its about average...it took me some time to find mine at such low miles..and honestly it was the only lgt i went to look at... the key is to know exactly what you want, then you dont waste your time, or someone elses time. You would be surprised how many legacy's i didnt even bother going to look at no matter what mod, or wheels they had because i knew i wouldnt want it, when it came down too it Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totaled04Rex Posted November 30, 2012 Author Share Posted November 30, 2012 I don't care about wheels, mods are nice, but other than exhaust and a BOV, not a draw for me. I want a 5spd, good paint, low miles, and mechanically sound. As far as those requirements go, this white one is the last one available in AZ right now. I'm patient to a point, but will know more after I drive it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated Too luchadorjose Posted November 30, 2012 I Donated Too Share Posted November 30, 2012 paitence young padawan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeyLimePi3 Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 I had no interest in a legacy, was looking for an sti. Then my buddy told me he was selling this and I took it for a drive and that was that. Had 99k on the clock but ran and still runs like 20k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totaled04Rex Posted December 1, 2012 Author Share Posted December 1, 2012 So 100k isn't necessity a terrible thing on an 05?? Just scares me a little Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jshute Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Subaru's at a 100k are not bad at all, its just how the car has been treated. And any confirmation of that would also be good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totaled04Rex Posted December 3, 2012 Author Share Posted December 3, 2012 So the white one needs a timing belt and cv axles... Won't budge from $10k. I was at $9k. This is getting ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mototking Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 The 2005's are prone to having a lot of things go bad on the turbo. People experience turbos that get starved from oil resulting in the shaft to shift and the turbo basically kills itself. Once that happens, you gotta go through the entire block and get all the turbo blade shavings out. If I were you, I'd just get the turbo replaced asap. Most people see their turbos go out around 60k. (Or at least that's what I can tell by other people on the forums) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted December 4, 2012 Moderators Share Posted December 4, 2012 The 2005's are prone to having a lot of things go bad on the turbo. People experience turbos that get starved from oil resulting in the shaft to shift and the turbo basically kills itself. Once that happens, you gotta go through the entire block and get all the turbo blade shavings out. If I were you, I'd just get the turbo replaced asap. Most people see their turbos go out around 60k. (Or at least that's what I can tell by other people on the forums) Nice first post, chicken little... "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jshute Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 The starvation of oil is not an issue reserved for the 2005 or even just the Legacy turbo charger. Not to mention the cause of the issue not being the turbos problem. The in line filter put in place by subaru can possibly plug causing decreased oil flow. Unchecked it seems some vehicles were around 60,000 miles. 2005's are just fine, just be cautious with any vehicle and have it checked over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totaled04Rex Posted December 4, 2012 Author Share Posted December 4, 2012 And I'm still looking! Found one in Austin Texas for $7500 but it has 110k and would be 1200 miles back. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totaled04Rex Posted December 4, 2012 Author Share Posted December 4, 2012 Found one in Denver. Silver 5mt with 71k. It's only 900miles and 14hrs away though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrw Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 lol 100k miles is not alot for a car from 2005. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benena Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Got mine recently for $9K with 49k miles =) stock auto, love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totaled04Rex Posted December 4, 2012 Author Share Posted December 4, 2012 @Nrw, yes it is a lot of miles if there are cars from the same year with less for the same price. To me 100k makes an 05 worth about $9k. These sellers are asking the moon for their cars it makes no sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jshute Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 The prices do not sound crazy at all. Subaru's have one of the lowest depreciation in the auto market. They are not mass produced so they only build what they feel whichever that year they could reasonably sell. This can not be new to you having owned the WRX that just got wrecked. Why are you looking at LegacyGT's instead of imprezas ? Wrx's can be had for the price point you are looking at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totaled04Rex Posted December 4, 2012 Author Share Posted December 4, 2012 Because I had a WRX, and those are even less common in stock form. And actually no, they all are asking $15k for the ones with low miles. I like the legacy it's more car for the money. A car is worth what it is worth, not some inflated number. For example the guy with the white one paid with 100k paid $10,500 in June. The car needs $1000 worth of work so how can he ask $10k still considering what he paid.... The car doesn't magically go up in value as the miles do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrw Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Considering the MPA is around 15k per year. 100k miles is not a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jshute Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Check Kelly blue book. For values to set a base, keep in mind that is what some of these or all of these guys are doing is basing their asking price on the private party value from KBB. And then look at what mileage vs year you are looking for. A 2005 with an average of 10,000 miles per year that would be at about 70,000 miles right now. But I drive about 20,000 miles a year, so my car would have 140,000 miles if I had owned it since day one. And the repair issue, I don't know their specific situation, but it sounds like they need the money. That doesnt mean its a good deal, you are looking at the car, overall whatever deal finally works out for you should be a car that you feel confident was worth the money you spend. But I would look at a few high mileage ones. I know that subaru makes great cars, and a lot of us love our cars. Your best deal may be with higher mileage on a well taken care of vehicle rather than a low mileage one that some one can not afford to repair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubedweller Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Don't rush a good thing. 30-ish? You need a Legacy. Don't wear the skinny jeans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totaled04Rex Posted December 6, 2012 Author Share Posted December 6, 2012 F skinny jeans. Dumbest thing ever along with SnapBack hats lol. I need a legacy so bad. There is only one left in phx right now with 5MT dude wants $10k and it needs timing belt and CV axles installed(105k miles). I'd pay $9k due to the work and he won't budge. Drove a 1990 IROC z28 tonight just for S&Gs, and made me want the LGT even more lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totaled04Rex Posted December 8, 2012 Author Share Posted December 8, 2012 So after driving a S4 audi(omg amazing! $1000 more a year to insure so that's out), and considering the white LGT 5MT and trolling the web all over the country I may make a deal on the white one. What do you guys think: 2005 LGT 5MT 105k miles SWP with black cloth Cobb up and down pipe, access port(needs cable), upgraded sway bars and brake lines, a single mass flywheel instead of the dual(he said it improved the driveability?) new clutch, new power steering pump, needs timing belt and Cv axles installed (he has the axles already just not installed on car yet) plasti dipped black stock wheels, and I think that's it. Car is immaculate. One minor chip and a small scratch and interior is perfect. Dealer inspection in June noted clutch and power steering, no other major issues I saw He wants $10k. Pic: http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/08/va3u3apu.jpg If I were to travel to a car in say Denver or even LA(I am in Phx) the money spent would make the car have to be really cheap or really low mileage to make a difference right? Thanks again for all the input, I think this may be the car... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jshute Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 If as described it would have my vote. But yours is the one that matters. Put a new waterpump in while doing timing belt. While you are already in there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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