harrumphicus Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 Just picked up a 98 Legacy SUS from a dealer in Minnesota with the help of my father as I'm deployed in the Navy right now. I picked it out, he checked it out, and I don't get to drive it until July when I go home. All said and done, off the lot she was a little over $4k. I plan on driving it back from Minnesota to San Diego (where my ship is home-ported) and do some sight-seeing along the way. So, without further ado, here are pics. http://i551.photobucket.com/albums/ii480/kenworden/100_4412.jpg http://i551.photobucket.com/albums/ii480/kenworden/100_4414.jpg http://i551.photobucket.com/albums/ii480/kenworden/100_4415.jpg http://i551.photobucket.com/albums/ii480/kenworden/100_4416.jpg http://i551.photobucket.com/albums/ii480/kenworden/100_4419.jpg These are all from the dealership's site - I'm itching for more, I need to drive this beast. No plans for modification in the near future - might have the head gasket checked out before it craps out and replace suspension eventually. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated Too laff79 Posted May 26, 2012 I Donated Too Share Posted May 26, 2012 Nice buy. Real clean. Miles? I love the "Sport Utility Sedans" welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrumphicus Posted May 26, 2012 Author Share Posted May 26, 2012 161k miles. My dad said it drives clean, but he'd be worried about the suspension in the future - is this something I should look in to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated Too laff79 Posted May 26, 2012 I Donated Too Share Posted May 26, 2012 I'd focus on the head gasket first. Any service records would help too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrumphicus Posted May 26, 2012 Author Share Posted May 26, 2012 They're nothing wrong with the head gasket at the moment, I've just heard these older 2.5s have issues with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted May 31, 2012 I Donated Share Posted May 31, 2012 If it has 161k on it and the headgaskets seem to be good, then they have likely already been done. -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyposeur Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 KYB-GR2s struts are only $300 or so online, shipped. They're a good replacement if yours are old. KYB says that struts last 60k, but I would say they are good for about 100k. I like mine. They are pretty cush, and even better with some nice springs. I have only seen two or three SUSs out here in Utah. They are really nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrumphicus Posted June 1, 2012 Author Share Posted June 1, 2012 Am I correct in saying that they're mechanically identical to the OB's, just as a sedan vice wagon? No parts vendors have the SUS available as an option, so I've been filtering off a 98 OB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted June 1, 2012 I Donated Share Posted June 1, 2012 Yeah same thing minus tail lights and rear doors -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dylandevine123 Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 CLean looking car I really like the SUS's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrumphicus Posted June 2, 2012 Author Share Posted June 2, 2012 There should definitely be more of them on the road. Though, now that I've been browsing the forum for a while, I'm really starting to come around to the OB. Never really liked wagons, but they're classy. Plus then I'd be able to haul around more music gear for the band I hope to join when I get out of the Navy next January. I'll probably buy a new one during/after I finish college. Also, I've got a counter on my phone - only 45 days until I get to drive my SUS. I was ok with being deployed (it allows me to buy things, like a Subaru), now I just want to go home and find a trail to drive. edit: whoa, whoa.. what's up with the ridiculous looking headlights on the new models? And the grills? I don't like them. Not even a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XGTdemonX Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 I had a chance to get a 99 SUS that was pretty beat but would have been a decent car with work about a year ago. Didn't jump on it, Dealership sold it for $2,000 and the guy couldnt be happier. So lesson learned lol, very nice SUS you have to look forward to sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyposeur Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 I'm really starting to come around to the OB. Never really liked wagons, but they're classy. edit: whoa, whoa.. what's up with the ridiculous looking headlights on the new models? And the grills? I don't like them. Not even a little. Get a second gen OB and pimp it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 SUS are sweet. Swap out those wheels for something that looks snazzy, tint the windows and black wrap that interior woodgrain and you will have yourself a real gem! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrumphicus Posted June 4, 2012 Author Share Posted June 4, 2012 I like the woodgrain, it's kinda "90's drug dealer classy" Really though, if anything I'll probably go silver or try to match the dark grey-ish bronze-ish of the two-tone job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrumphicus Posted June 4, 2012 Author Share Posted June 4, 2012 Get a second gen OB and pimp it out! I think this is in my future. Maybe a deep burgundy and black, slight (read: miniscule) gold accents on the rims and calipers. Gotta represent my Gophers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiyo1990 Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Hey, nice SUS. There are a few out by me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianHeston Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 I just picked up a '99 SUS myself. Great car! I've loved Subarus for a long time, but this is my first. I didn't do a lot of research on the whole "SUS" thing before I picked it up, but now I'm glad that I grabbed it while I had the chance. Seems like an awesome (and somewhat rare) car. http://www.brianheston.com/misc/OurSubie.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrumphicus Posted July 22, 2012 Author Share Posted July 22, 2012 Nice looking SUS. I think mine's a little more rare, as they only made a few in 98 for North America, and then in 99 did a "full" production, but they still didn't produce that many for sure. Nobody even lists the SUS as an option for 98's, so when scoping out parts I either enter 99 SUS or just go with 98 L or GT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJay03 Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Looks nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sludgeroo Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 I like the woodgrain, it's kinda "90's drug dealer classy" Really though, if anything I'll probably go silver or try to match the dark grey-ish bronze-ish of the two-tone job. If you wanna get rid of the wood trim stuff, id trade you for all my grey pieces! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrumphicus Posted July 23, 2012 Author Share Posted July 23, 2012 The center one is worn off on top, the rest look good. I'd probably just break them trying to take them off, anyway, best to just keep them methinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianHeston Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 And here is another shot I took yesterday on a run up Highway 504 to Mt St. Helens. http://www.brianheston.com/misc/100_0885v2c.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormhammer Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 SUS OWNERS UNITE! http://i.imgur.com/aXmVR.jpg I wasn't as lucky as you guys with mine. When I bought it, 3 days later I was replacing the headgaskets ( thermostat was rigged to stay open ) and a month later the trans shifted like a dick ( now it won't go into O/D unless I engage cruise @_@ ) - annnnd the heater core went too c'est la vie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJay03 Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 I bought my car with bad head gaskets also and didnt know it at the time. Im sure there is a lot of people that get dicked over buying these cars with bad head gaskets just as the symptoms start to show. I know what to look for now at least lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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