JoeC99 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Hey, I don't know if I'm in the right spot, or even the right forum. Anyway, I currently have a MONEY PIT Mazda Millenia. It's terrible, everything is going wrong. But, I've found a 2007 Legacy 2.5i. My old car was 170bhp @ 160lb ft torque. I know on paper the legacy is faster, but do you think it will be noticeable? I plan to only run on it 94 ethanol, to increase the performance, but I would like a bit more. I haven't found a GT, so I am stuck with the non-turbo. Anyway, what problems can I expect with a 07 2.5i with 98k miles? And is there anything I can do to improve performance. Also, does anyone know the 0-60 times. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Motion Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 http://jalopnik.com/5971813/these-are-the-insane-bubble-cars-from-when-mazda-went-nuts-20-years-ago/gallery/1 check out the section where it talks about the Millenia...lol if you want the performance, be patient and find a GT or even a Spec B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeC99 Posted January 9, 2013 Author Share Posted January 9, 2013 I wish I could, but the car is dead. It barely moves. The shifts feel like I'm hitting a brick wall and the service is more than its worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeC99 Posted January 9, 2013 Author Share Posted January 9, 2013 Also, what's the real reliability on these cars like? Anything to check on a test drive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robot8282 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 I got a 2.5i 06 in April last year and everything on my car checked out. I bought it with 99k and just made sure the dealer replaced the timing belt before I got it. I haven't had any problems with my car since except getting the drive belt replaced, but that's expected. Take it to a mechanic and get a pre-purchase inspection if you have doubts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated Too laff79 Posted January 9, 2013 I Donated Too Share Posted January 9, 2013 0-60 times on an n/a legacy Cars101 will answer that maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCASEYS Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 but he plans on running the good gas for added performance laffy I donated to LegacyGT.com which allows me to have this nifty signature. If anything SCASEYS posts ever becomes a sticky i'm gonna light this whole place on fire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 I had an 07 2.5i... and we still have an 05 2.5i. (along with my specb) They are good cars. Between the two cars, the only major thing that was done, was the timing belt at the recommended 100k (this needs to be done), and the cat converters (pricey if not under warranty). Oh and a steering rack, which doesnt really seem to be a known issue with leggies... And that was all on the 05. Other than that... We've had great luck! Can't complain. As far as performance goes... I mean, its still a naturally aspirated, heavy, four door, family sedan. You can only do so much within reasonable standard to make it a bit quicker. If you want quicker, just find a 05-07 lgt. There's usually a good amount of them out there. I dont know much about the millenia, but it sounds like they would be equally as quick. Guessing the leggie would out handle the mazda. Just a guess though Dont use 94 and waste your money. Dont put an intake on it either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeC99 Posted January 9, 2013 Author Share Posted January 9, 2013 Alright, so I need to call about the timing belt. If its not done and they won't do it, how much am I lookin at? Should I look elsewhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 how much... for the car or timing belt? i dont remember on the timing belt. Dealer was crazy pricey. We had our shop do it. It wasnt horrible, but not super cheap. We had the water pump, and all the pulleys done too iirc.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeC99 Posted January 9, 2013 Author Share Posted January 9, 2013 They're asking 9.7 after everything. They're putting new brakes and rotors on also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 doesnt seem horrible. with timing belt service? i sold my 07 2.5i (5mt) with 33k miles on it two years ago for $14k. the car was mint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeC99 Posted January 9, 2013 Author Share Posted January 9, 2013 I don't know. I am going in again today and I will ask. Hopefully it has been done, or they will do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robot8282 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 When I was getting my car my dad said it would be close to about $1000 for the timing belt. We told the dealer we weren't going to buy it without them replacing the timing belt and they did it Alright, so I need to call about the timing belt. If its not done and they won't do it, how much am I lookin at? Should I look elsewhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeC99 Posted January 9, 2013 Author Share Posted January 9, 2013 Great. I'll make that request and if they don't do it I'll look elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 thats dealer cost. im thinking our shop charged us somewhere around $500 give or take Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robot8282 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 thats dealer cost. im thinking our shop charged us somewhere around $500 give or take Either way, its a sizable chunk of change that the buyer should consider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 agreed. if they dont change it, use it as a bargaining tool. I get leary about used car lots making repairs that cannot be easily seen by a glance under the hood anyways... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robot8282 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 agreed. if they dont change it, use it as a bargaining tool. I get leary about used car lots making repairs that cannot be easily seen by a glance under the hood anyways... True, I got my car from a Toyota dealership though, so I figured I could trust them at least as far as a timing belt job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 yeah, dealers you should be able to trust more... They have more to lose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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