slushboxgt Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Hi, When I bought my LGT new, I bought it with the 5EAT because the intention was that I would drive it for four years or so and then give it to the MRS. As much as I've loved this car, I'm now wondering with the turbo if it's a good choice for long term ownership? It has 55K miles on it now (bone stock), and she only drives about 5k miles a year, but I hear these horror stories about blown turbos and engine rebuilds, big bucks! So what do you guys think; keep it, or sell and buy something simpler like maybe a two year old Impreza? She could care less about the power. http://legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=146723&d=1364623647 Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famaya26 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 I plan to keep mine past 500,000 miles in the long run its always cheaper than buying a new car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slushboxgt Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 I plan to keep mine past 500,000 miles in the long run its always cheaper than buying a new car. I hear you, she now has a 10yr old Civic sedan that has been absolutely trouble free, but the LGT is a far more complex animal... http://legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=146723&d=1364623647 Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famaya26 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 The turbo scares me but idk I just love it. Starting mid month ima start driving the Accord and the LGT will probably start getting 5,ooo miles yearly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06LegacyRBP Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 drive it til the wheels fall off...then you get to buy your new car!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famaya26 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Drive it till wheels fall off then grab some duct tape and good As new! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06LegacyRBP Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 As long as you do proper maintenance you'll be fine! But if power is not an issue a 2.5i should be considered...and if all else fails just get a new MRS.! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob-2 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Probably over thinking this. Blow turbos aren't the norm. You hear about problems on the internet like they happen to every car. They don't. I expect your tubro will go an easy 100K. Which would be 10 years of driving for your wife and cost 1-2k to replace there after. Cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JmP6889928 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 I plan on never getting rid of mine. I've NEVER going to have another car payment. I have 6 vehicles now and they are all paid for including my LGT. With proper maintenance and no crashes to compromise it, there's no reason it shouldn't last pretty much until you get sick of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabidWombat Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 A properly maintained and lightly driven turbo will typically go 100k. As long as she's (or you) is good about watching the oil level, it should last a very long time. Remember there are tons of WRX's with 150k+ on the original turbo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slushboxgt Posted April 4, 2013 Author Share Posted April 4, 2013 Thanks for the feedback guys. I've changed the oil and filter religiously every 3500 miles since new, had the coolant and brake fluid changed per the maintenance schedule. Never had any trouble with it (knock on wood), but was concerned that it might not be a reliable low maintenance $ vehicle for the long haul. Feel better now, doubt she'll ever get it over 100K miles. http://legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=146723&d=1364623647 Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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