05 GT 5 spd: 10k.....heres the story.
 

so Ive been emailing this guy at the dealership since before thanksgiving
. the car I'm looking at has 120k miles, and according to service records hasn't had the turbo rebuilt, or the timing belt replaced (jeez). I know for a fact both will need to be done. REgardless, I go down to test drive the car.

romp on it for ten minutes or so, car feels strong, it'll need a new clutch, but i was expecting that anyway. i start to smell smoke.

I revv it a few times (after its up to heat, of course) in the lot, and pop the hood: smoke billows out of the turbo. that settles that

the guy at the dealership says its not a problem, and they'll install a BRAND NEW TURBO, with no increase in price, contingent upon purchase. I'm all but completely sold.

QUESTION:
What else should i be worried about with turbo install?
Should I demand/reccommend that they bring car to subbie dealer (its chevy car shop)
while the car is pulled apart, should i have the mechanics looks into/diagnostic anything else?

thanks in advance guys.

stay away

high mileage LGT w/questionably history = new turbo + new engine soon too follow

Have a compression test performed ASAP. Then use that to aid in decision making ... Any compression issues would be a dead giveaway of engine condition. Also suggest it be done at a Subaru dealer for warranty purposes.

Compression test being done. Thanks for input guys. I think with a fresh clutch (and lightweight flywheel while IM down there) it'll be a fine ride.

Just run. Do not sign anything saying that you'll purchase the car contingent on repair. If you do your setting yourself up for a fight with them.

Yeah, for 10k, its a bit pricey. I sold my wagon with a brand newly installed short block, turbo, radiator, and a ton of upgrades with full history for 12k....


Mike

Well its getting a new turbo and timing belt plus a warranty (18 month)

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You're adventurous if you buy it. Do as you please , but you have been warned.

Thanks for all the into guys. IM not scared of some hard work, or something breaking. ill be updating with pics ing the next week or so

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scary - unless your a tech with money - stay away !

Just got told my company is getting shut down! Guess ill be waiting to get a gt... At least I have time to study for the cpa exam now

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sucks about the job...the world works in mysterious ways. a job is more important than a car but from the sounds of it that car sounded like it was destined to be a money pit.

Yeah. And the job was a time pit! Now I can get my cpa and make real money

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