ferrariowner123 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Hey guys, I'm new around here, im 20 years old, currently driving a 1996 Nissan Pathfinder and really love this car, but its time to move on to something a little more practical and mainly something new. And after a while of searching and narrowing down what i want, i have decided that i want a Subaru Legacy, more specifically a Legacy GT Wagon. I have always LOVED wagons, and really find the 2005-2009 body style, absolutely GORGEOUS. But my questions is: Am i searching for something that really isn't going to exist? I specifically want a 2005-2009 Legacy GT Wagon, SWP, with a 5 speed (i want black interior, but id settle for tan) Now i know the wagons are rare enough, add 5 speed and its get toward as rare as seeing an Enzo, with SWP on top of that, i know I'm trying to basically looking for a unicorn. So should i not be so picky, or should i just keep my nose to the ground? I just want to know that I'm not wasting my time. My budget is 11-13K and I'm not super picky on miles, 05 wagons seem to pop up with about 100-125K on the ODO. Thanks guys, really diggin the forum and all of the Modifications you can do to a legacy (I'm coming from a tiny aftermarket support for my pathfinder ) -Kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stm25rs Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Well if you're looking for a wagon with a manual tranny, you're limited to 2005s. Wagons were only available with ATs 2006+. 2005 production numbers There were 61 wagons made in white, with a tan interior and manual transmission. There were 48 with black leather and a manual transmission. And those production numbers were from USA and Canada combined. If you must have a wagon and a manual tranny, I'd suggest you consider a few other colors. If you drop the manual requirement, you'll have a lot more options. I've read that the autos on these cars are pretty good. There's a sport mode, and there are some mods to increase the shift speed. Also, I like autotempest.com - it's a search aggregator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blongo804 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 What he said ^ Other than the part about the auto's.. Yes they're good transmissions, but not if you want to modify the car. Once you go for more power, you'll open a world of slippage lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCASEYS Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I want a Unicorn 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...
RabidWombat Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Are you willing to travel? If so, then you can probably wait. If not, then you'll likely never see one. What are you willing to give up on? 5-speed GT wagon is 2005 only. GT wagon is 2005-2007 (-2009 if you include Outback) How important is the color? How important is the condition? A quick cars.com search turned up a single blue GT wagon in MN. There's probably a new one posted every few weeks. There were a total of 179 SWP MT GT wagons produced, good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrariowner123 Posted February 27, 2013 Author Share Posted February 27, 2013 Yeah, i've been searching around, and it was only after posting this that i found the production numbers, DOH So i know the severity of the situation, but i am fairly flexible on color, and more than willing to ship and travel to get a car. If I'm gonna get another car its gonna be what i want. So at a minimum, it has to be a manual wagon, and those do pop up fairly frequently, and if absolutely have to have white (which i dont, just really like that color) changing the color is always an option, (but i doubt i would do that) Alright, i guess i just needed to hear it from somebody else. Thanks for the help guys. -Kyle P.S. Thanks stm25rs for auto tempest, its super helpful, and i was able to find an SWP wagon manual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stm25rs Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I'm happy to help. I'm in kind of the same boat....looking for an 05-07 sedan, GRP, SWP, or RBG, strongly prefer tan interior, must be manual. I've been window shopping for a couple months to feel out the market, and it's just slim pickings all around. Like you, I have a good car now, and I want my next car to be exactly what I want. I've been ready to buy for a couple weeks now, and haven't found many worth investigating further, but I am looking at one this weekend that looks promising. Good luck in your search! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted February 27, 2013 Moderators Share Posted February 27, 2013 I'm getting into a 5MT OBXT next week (in lieu of my current 05 LGT wagon with a 5EAT). My focus was more on condition than anything else, so when I found a gem I bit on it. Opening yourself up to the idea of looking for an outback and lowering it will give you a few more options. The real differences between the LGT and OBXT is in the brakes, suspension, and some body spacers, bolts, etc. A really aggressive drop on an OBXT will certainly require a few tweeks to keep the suspension geometry in tact, but it's not impossible. Personally, I'd rather have an OBXT in great shape with low miles and deal with a few suspension headaches than have an LGT in mediocre condition. "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobyscoodle Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Personally, I'd rather have an OBXT in great shape with low miles and deal with a few suspension headaches than have an LGT in mediocre condition. ^This for sure. Also OP, although I want to get this car myself, check this out: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/fs-ca-socal-san-diego-05-legacy-gt-wagon-5sp-200810.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthirtyM3 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 You can search far and wide, but simply there just aren't many available with your criteria. One of the problems with traveling to buy a car is you've already made an emotional and monetary investment, so you might overlook the problems that the car might have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andnyleswillriot Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 to answer your question, yes you're being way too picky. any 5MT GT wagon is a rare find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrariowner123 Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 Yeah, i saw that red one, not really a big fan, great looking car, and an awesome price, but something about red cars. And an OBXT would be fairly nice, will all of the legacy body kits work on an outback? Thanks again for all the reply's guys -Kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robitrice Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 o god not a body kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andnyleswillriot Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 if you get an OBXT just make sure you have the money leftover to lower it, looks lame as hell stock IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrariowner123 Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 o god not a body kit Relax, I've got some clean ideas, Naylors Legacy is my real inspiration. Assuming the legacy and outback parts fit each other. Plus to each his own bro. if you get an OBXT just make sure you have the money leftover to lower it, looks lame as hell stock IMO Yeah, that's the only thing that bugging me is what i have to do to get a good starting platform, that's why i kinda want to stick to a legacy. Its a good idea, ill definitely keep it in mind when i search for a new rig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobyscoodle Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 The lgt body parts will not work on an outback unless you change ALL the parts, including fenders, which IMO isn't practical at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrariowner123 Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 The lgt body parts will not work on an outback unless you change ALL the parts, including fenders, which IMO isn't practical at all. Okay, thanks for clarifying, now i know i want a legacy. Thank you. -Kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmanaenk Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 If you're close to Canada, you can try importing a MT 2007 legacy gt wagon from there. 666 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halwith Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 http://www.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/import/ ive read thru some of it. would be interesting to know if canadian subaru's conform to us regulations. did canada get 5th gen wagons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrariowner123 Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 If you're close to Canada, you can try importing a MT 2007 legacy gt wagon from there. there all left hand drive right? And wouldn't rust be a fairly large issue up there? Thanks for the recommendation though -Kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdougaldm Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Never give up on your dream car dude. I've been looking at this one for awhile, but I think you would be a lot happier with it then me '05 SWP 5spd turbo wagon, black leather interior ..comes with specB rims too http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-cars-trucks-2005-Subaru-Legacy-GT-Limited-Wagon-W0QQAdIdZ418727998 If your willing to travel and do a bit of paper work it could be yours ..... yeah I'm just going to pretend you didn't ask if we drove LHD .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrariowner123 Posted March 7, 2013 Author Share Posted March 7, 2013 WOW great find dude, Thanks What are you looking for? EDIT: I see your looking for a spec b, any particular one? My only concern with that is rust. but super low miles, and looks to be well taken care of. and yes, I'm going to own up to that, i don't know why i thought Canadians would be RHD. And the cluster would be metric i assume? That be sweet, i'd rock that in the states. Thanks for the find. -Kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdougaldm Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 No problem man I would love a clean '07 but they're so rare in Canada Rust may be an issue in Ontario, but just ask the guy for some underbody shots to find out Yeah it would have a metric cluster with imperial in small print. If I were to get an American car with the Large imperial markings I might even have an excuse for speeding so much haha Well I hope everything works out good for you and your dream LGT, good luck dude! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 I have what the OP is looking for. 05 SWP wagon in 5MT. Black interior. Only 84K miles on her too.... I will part with it for..... $20,000.00;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrariowner123 Posted March 7, 2013 Author Share Posted March 7, 2013 Thanks again just need funds and a co-signer, being 20 with no credit really sucks!! And i wish you success on your search, you'll find it, and it will be some babied grandma car, haha And that speeding excuse could work, i more just dont want to deal with having to roll back miles. but thanks again and now that i have seen a few of the ones i want out there, i know ill come across the right one. -Kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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