jdm05legacygtx Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 I just purchase a few weeks ago a 05 subaru legacy gtx. Did some searching, the gtx was a dealer installed package at this one dealer. Comes with different interior, sti strut bar, and borla exhaust. From what I can see thats the only difference. Anyways, the car has 80,000 miles on it, from the carfax, it says there was only one owner. No other mods found on it. What sort of maintenance should I be doing at 80K? Anything I should be aware of being at 80K, any typical problems when getting higher mileage? Very new to the Subaru's, used to be a die hard Honda fan. This is my first car payment and just want to keep everything serviced on the car. Any information would be helpful. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatsuDano Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 Oh god, another one that got the "X" trim. Hope you didn't pay too much for it. A few quick things I'd advise searching for: 1. Banjo Bolt Filter (seems to be 05 problem) 2. Catted Up Pipe (may want to consider swapping for catless) 3. Check the maintenance manual. They say there is a major service at 30k, 60k, etc. I'd double check and make sure that you at least have the 60k maintenance done and get ready for the 90k. I won't ask if/why you didn't take it to a mechanic before you bought the car, but I'll say take it now to check for things like exhaust/boost leaks and squeaky struts. It's a car like any other really, be good to it and it will be good to you. Most importantly, do NOT drive this car like a civic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPLGT Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 Let me guess...car was bot from that shitball dealer in NY who creates their own models....Bill Kolb?? Rehab is for quitters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagcars26 Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 Let me guess...car was bot from that shitball dealer in NY who creates their own models....Bill Kolb?? I'm guessing the same. Then again maybe another dealer has gone to the "Bill Kolb School of Creative Selling". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdm05legacygtx Posted June 6, 2011 Author Share Posted June 6, 2011 Yeah thats the dealer it came from. Paid 10,500. With 78k. Car seems good. Only bad thing I found is if you go somewhat fast in reverse, car will POP out of gear. A little mad about that, everything else seems good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasAyinde Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 I just purchase a few weeks ago a 05 subaru legacy gtx. Did some searching, the gtx was a dealer installed package at this one dealer. Comes with different interior, sti strut bar, and borla exhaust. From what I can see thats the only difference. Anyways, the car has 80,000 miles on it, from the carfax, it says there was only one owner. No other mods found on it. What sort of maintenance should I be doing at 80K? Anything I should be aware of being at 80K, any typical problems when getting higher mileage? Very new to the Subaru's, used to be a die hard Honda fan. This is my first car payment and just want to keep everything serviced on the car. Any information would be helpful. Thanks. Very new to the Subaru's, used to be a die hard Honda fan. This is my first car payment and just want to keep everything serviced on the car. Any information would be helpful. Thanks. Very new to the Subaru's, used to be a die hard Honda fan. Very new to the Subaru's, used to be a die hard Honda fan. used to be a die hard Honda fan. With choosing a name that starts with JDM, I would never have guessed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatsuDano Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Vtak yo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrw Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 My vtak goes BWWWWWWWWWWAAAAAAAAAAAAA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoplightAssassin Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 When it needs to be serviced, find a different stealership or local shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Bill Kolb strikes again. One of the worst dealership experiences evar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeFromPA Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 I wonder what the legal ramifications are of a dealership selling a car whose trim model doesn't actually exist... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasAyinde Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 I wonder what the legal ramifications are of a dealership selling a car whose trim model doesn't actually exist... Probably none, VIN still says just Legacy GT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoplightAssassin Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Meh there's no big deal about selling a Legacy GTX. Dealers have modified cars for years. Most famously Yenko & Royal. However, renaming a whole car is a bit different like when they were selling Subaru "Elites" I'm pretty sure people reported Kolb to SOA about that. But besides that, the whole dealership is crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBoostNazi Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Vtak yo. http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSmPaJSyZYiGUA57yVAaNE-9bpmRQEvpXSlsH5iSu3Ns5aMdlK9Jw&t=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdadi Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Register your car in www.subaru.com and then go to MySubaru to download online version maintenance schedule for your 2005 MY Dealership is expensive and google search your area which independent repair shops are specialized in Subaru & read reviews. Best is to find home garage and the mechanics has good knowledge in Subie. For example : I just got rear brake pads replacement with upgraded HAWK HPS (better grip, less noise, less brake dust), by Subie specialized weeekend machanic (in RI), total $125, while dealership quoted me $285 (parts & labor) for the OEM parts. It is big saving for a simple job and it adds up. I just purchase a few weeks ago a 05 subaru legacy gtx. Did some searching, the gtx was a dealer installed package at this one dealer. Comes with different interior, sti strut bar, and borla exhaust. From what I can see thats the only difference. Anyways, the car has 80,000 miles on it, from the carfax, it says there was only one owner. No other mods found on it. What sort of maintenance should I be doing at 80K? Anything I should be aware of being at 80K, any typical problems when getting higher mileage? Very new to the Subaru's, used to be a die hard Honda fan. This is my first car payment and just want to keep everything serviced on the car. Any information would be helpful. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeFromPA Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Probably none, VIN still says just Legacy GT Depends on how they advertised it and how it was otherwise labeled. As far as I know, you can still have legal ramifications for selling something under false pretenses, depending upon what those are.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasAyinde Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 I'm willing to bet that if people asked what the X was, they said that they installed some aftermarket options and it wasn't factory. A mitsu dealer in Central Jersey was selling brand new Turbotrix modified Evos and keeping the factory warranty on them, I see it as pretty much the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toomanytoyz Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 For curiosity's sake... Why would you need to go fast in reverse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasAyinde Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 For curiosity's sake... Why would you need to go fast in reverse? Um, to have VTEC kick in, yo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toomanytoyz Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Hey, just because he was a Honda owner previously, doesn't mean you guys have to jump all over him for a "Vtec, brah"... Give him the benefit of the doubt, let him earn the disrespect... But I was genuinely curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatsuDano Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Also just check anything with a typical shelf life. Make sure the battery has proper output, fluids and resevoirs are in good shape, and the simple stuff. So long as the car hasn't been beaten half to death the engine itself should be fine. have records of the previous oil changes? Full Synthetic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murderDOCkill Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 As someone who has only had their LGT 6 months and has already replaced a turbo and engine stay on your maintenence. Watch your oil consumption. Concerned? Go get it looked at. The $200 I paid for my drip/leak test made my day even though it's costing me thousands of dollars. You're paying for it so it might as well run like a champ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gholman12 Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 ^^ best upbeat attitude after a turbo/engine disaster ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdm05legacygtx Posted June 7, 2011 Author Share Posted June 7, 2011 It doesnt have to be fast, like if you your backing out of someones drive way or up an incline. I figured I get the bashing about the hondas lol. thank you for everyone's information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBoostNazi Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 It doesnt have to be fast, like if you your backing out of someones drive way or up an incline. I figured I get the bashing about the hondas lol. thank you for everyone's information. Just wait till the boxer vtec kicks in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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