pheonix991 Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Hey guys, I'm new to this site obviously, just purchasing my first car. I'm currently in Arkansas on summer break with my mother, I live in California with my dad. The my dad is trying to get a hold of this guy so he can get the car for me. Ever since my friend took me riding around in his forester, I've wanted a Subaru. So, I thought, hey, this is a perfect time(and price) to get a Subaru right? So, my first car is 98% likely to be this 1997 Subaru Legacy GT. It has 127900 Miles on it, needs new front breaks, and that is about all that is wrong with it. It was owned for the past 7 years by a Subaru tech, he has been a tech for the past 25 years, so, I know it is in great condidtion, on top of that, my dad and step mom went to check it out, and they say it is a great looking/driving car. Now for what you all have been waiting for, the pics!!! What I want you guys to do, try to tell me what mods this guy has done to it. Aside from the rims, I know that much.... Hope the images arn't too big, if so, mods, please feel free to snip the image tags. http://image.bayimg.com/na/df/oa/ab/o.jpg http://image.bayimg.com/na/df/pa/ab/o.jpg http://image.bayimg.com/oa/df/aa/ab/o.jpg http://image.bayimg.com/oa/df/ba/ab/o.jpg http://image.bayimg.com/oa/df/ca/ab/o.jpg http://image.bayimg.com/oa/df/da/ab/o.jpg http://image.bayimg.com/oa/df/ea/ab/o.jpg http://image.bayimg.com/oa/df/fa/ab/o.jpg http://image.bayimg.com/oa/df/ga/ab/o.jpg Thanks guys, hope to spend much of my time on here, rather than the headphone forum.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosco Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 welcome to the forum. what are you waiting for? bosco Stay Stock Stay Happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pheonix991 Posted July 16, 2007 Author Share Posted July 16, 2007 Well, the ebay aution ended today, didn't hit the reserve(4500), only got up to $3650. My dad is going to offer $3800~$4100. I'm waiting to hear from him, if he got it, and I'm waiting to get back to california in 6 weeks! But, waiting, I was talking about the readers waiting for the pics. I know I like to see pics of cars. And thanks, glad I found this place, seems like a good forum, nice people, and active! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjundi Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Hopefully its puked its head gasket and the pair have been replaced. This vintage engine has an expensive and pretty common problem of head gaskets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaGe Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 well just my opinion. From the pictures which is hard to tell. it appears that he has put on a front strut tower bar. you had the engine running and i couldnt see if he has another main pulley on it or not. Appears to have stock struts and stock springs. Stock tophats are in place and too much of a wheel gap to have anything like that. Cant really tell on anything else. And whats up with the legacy in the garage? i see you guys are ford fans along with subies. nice touch. OTM. Sorry I didn't mean to start a war which mainly forum people is all about . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Hard to tell much from just pix, but those OZ Superleggera wheels are definitely a good choice: dead sexy + super light weight! Very nice looking car in all! I'm curious, as well, about the newer one in the garage... almost looks like the 2006 specB color to me, rather than the standard BSM. In fact, now that I look a little closer the license plate confirms that, "SPECBGT" - surely somebody here knows who that is, right? Those pictures are from the auction, right? Seek first to understand, then to be understood. In other words: SEARCH before you post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Nice cans on the LGT in the background!!!! Is the owner on this site?? Nice look on the 97, if he's on here maybe you can get a little more info;):) Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pheonix991 Posted July 16, 2007 Author Share Posted July 16, 2007 I don't know if he is on the site. I'd ask him if I talked to him(which I may in about weeks when I get back to California). Thanks for the info about the stock suspension, looks like I'll be doing a little changes there. Will I notice a difference between the stock rims/tires compared to the OZ rims/tires? That is a spec B in the garage. My dad said he has like 4 Subys. Part of the reason why he had to get rid of mine(just made the deal with the guy this morning, still have to get the money to him). Idk what year it is though, pretty new. God, I can't wait to drive my first car!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meltdown07 Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 THats an '06 spec B Go Cardinals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewLegGT67 Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Nice looking '97 LGT. Good luck. I hope everything works out. If you do get the black Legacy GT make sure you put some wheel locks on your OZ Leggeras if they do not have any. I'm probably the only person that has Wu-Tang Clan and Paul McCartney on their mp3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pheonix991 Posted July 16, 2007 Author Share Posted July 16, 2007 Nice looking '97 LGT. Good luck. I hope everything works out. If you do get the black Legacy GT make sure you put some wheel locks on your OZ Leggeras if they do not have any. Do you have any recommendations to which ones I should put on? I really don't know much about cars, but, hope to learn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bman Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 I noticed the front grille is also not OEM and there's an STI badge on the rear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWDxBOOST Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 jdm grill, rims, rotors, strut tower bar, badges, oil cap and maybe a muffler/tip and aftermarket plug wires thats about all i see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pheonix991 Posted July 18, 2007 Author Share Posted July 18, 2007 jdm grill, rims, rotors, strut tower bar, badges, oil cap and maybe a muffler/tip and aftermarket plug wires thats about all i see Thanks. Too bad it is only cosmetics the guy did. Just means more fun for me to fix up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jikhead Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 How much are you wanting to spend? Where in Arkansas are you? I'm currently in Pine Bluff and will be selling my 03' Cobb 2.5 WRX in a couple-few months. Would you be interested in it? It won't be anywhere near $3800, so if that's what you're looking to spend then.... http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=jikhead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pheonix991 Posted July 18, 2007 Author Share Posted July 18, 2007 How much are you wanting to spend? Where in Arkansas are you? I'm currently in Pine Bluff and will be selling my 03' Cobb 2.5 WRX in a couple-few months. Would you be interested in it? It won't be anywhere near $3800, so if that's what you're looking to spend then.... http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=jikhead Thanks but no thanks. Already picked the car up for $4500, the guy wouldn't go any lower, and there were other people willing to pay higher that we did. But, I'm just visiting Arkansas for the summer, then going back to cali. But, I'm located in Fayetteville right now. Nice car though man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jikhead Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 no problem...congrads on the suby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustCallMeNick Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 GREAT LOOKING CAR!!! i'm jealous. i will have to look into those as an alternative to a 2.5RS (my budget will be around 8-9k after i sell my Z). congradulations!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 $4500. You got a deal. I'd say that car is worth $5000 to $6000 Private Party. 127k miles is nothing on these cars. If you aren't plagued by the Head Gasket failure these engines run. This is also the perfect car for someone your age. My dad got my brother, sister and I a '96 GT in 2000. It was perfect for the beginner driver. Good acceleration, airbags, not too big, not too small, decent gas mileage. I had until I upgraded to the '99 when I was 18. I like the black too. If I didnt have red, I would choose black. I also just had my brakes done just today. About $250 to do the front. That includes pads, rotors, and labor. Welcome aboard and don't hesitate to ask. By the way, is this an auto or a manual? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 Also if you rubbed a little wax on your foglights it might reduce some of that haze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jah77clash Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 you've also got the jdm tail lights and oem sidemarkers. thats a sweet first car! you're gonna fall in love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pheonix991 Posted July 21, 2007 Author Share Posted July 21, 2007 Also if you rubbed a little wax on your foglights it might reduce some of that haze. I'm going to detail it one weekend as soon as I get back to cali. Yeah, the black is nice. There is a little bit like quarter size, part where the clear coat is coming off. But no big deal. And you are right, I have fallen in love with this car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djkxgo0k Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 w00t congrats. how can anyone not fall in love with their LGT? =P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elec Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Welcome to legacygt.com, sorry about your wallet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pheonix991 Posted July 22, 2007 Author Share Posted July 22, 2007 Welcome to legacygt.com, sorry about your wallet Hmmm, sounds a little like head-fi... Maybe I should hang out at NASIOC till I get some funds... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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