HipsterDoofus Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Pretty excited not gonna lie! So heres what I have narrowed down thus far: 02 Forester and 01 Outback Anything I should be on the lookout for? Comments? Anything that would help, id appreciate it! And youre gonna ask why im not buying new, I cant afford it, simply put. Im sure Ill add more vehicles as I look more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillboy Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 All the dykes in the neighborhood are gonna be hitting on her. It is still ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikef87 Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 All the dykes in the neighborhood are gonna be hitting on her. play your cards right, it could work out for yahttp://legacygt.com/forums/images/icons/icon10.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipsterDoofus Posted October 7, 2009 Author Share Posted October 7, 2009 All the dykes in the neighborhood are gonna be hitting on her. And here i just wanted a family car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 OB for sure dude, much better ride than the forester and holds practically as much. If you can find a limited with the nice options, it's a cushy ride. My in laws have one near the same vintage (mind you its the H6) and its a great car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipsterDoofus Posted October 7, 2009 Author Share Posted October 7, 2009 OB for sure dude, much better ride than the forester and holds practically as much. If you can find a limited with the nice options, it's a cushy ride. My in laws have one near the same vintage (mind you its the H6) and its a great car. There WAS one, but has since been sold. theres a REALLY nice forester 2.5xt i really want it. i cant show pitures theyre on some kind of flash thing. its weird, cant even link but its a sweet ******* vehicle, it looks like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Well XT foresters are a whole other story. I'd take that if you can find one in decent shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipsterDoofus Posted October 7, 2009 Author Share Posted October 7, 2009 Well XT foresters are a whole other story. I'd take that if you can find one in decent shape. pardon my ignorance. are XT's like....awesome as hell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fonts Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 The FXT is the 2.5 turbo model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipsterDoofus Posted October 7, 2009 Author Share Posted October 7, 2009 The FXT is the 2.5 turbo model. oh sweet. it looked ******* nice as hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Yes, it will. As it has colour matched body and better rims and tires. Likely fogs in the bumper, and a sweet sunroof. If you can swing it, and have no issues getting 20mpg, that is the car I'd go for too. Unless you don't want to go the turbo route and prefer n.a. then I'd go for an Outback. Buying cars is fun! Keep us posted!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttnio Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Buy with care , new or previously-owned purchase...Gud luck & happy subaru shopping... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipsterDoofus Posted October 7, 2009 Author Share Posted October 7, 2009 Yes, it will. As it has colour matched body and better rims and tires. Likely fogs in the bumper, and a sweet sunroof. If you can swing it, and have no issues getting 20mpg, that is the car I'd go for too. Unless you don't want to go the turbo route and prefer n.a. then I'd go for an Outback. Buying cars is fun! Keep us posted!! Gonna go take a look at it in a couple weeks when our mortgage goes through finally. Hopefully its still there. Im not gonna get excited about a particular car yet though until i have the money in hand and ready to buy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fonts Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 oh sweet. it looked ******* nice as hell. It certainly is. Buddy of mine was considering one for his wife. I told him she'd get hounded by ball bustin lesbos. He decided on an 08 WRX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipsterDoofus Posted October 7, 2009 Author Share Posted October 7, 2009 It certainly is. Buddy of mine was considering one for his wife. I told him she'd get hounded by ball bustin lesbos. He decided on an 08 WRX. I was kind of pushing to go for another LGT but she wants something larger, more family orientated. I cant blame her. it will come in handy. She was kinda iffy about an outback and DEF didnt want a green one You know, the whole lesbian thing and all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty B Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Oh hey guy! If you want help looking them over just give me a call and I can go check'em out with ya if you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipsterDoofus Posted October 7, 2009 Author Share Posted October 7, 2009 Oh hey guy! If you want help looking them over just give me a call and I can go check'em out with ya if you want. Will do. youd know what to look for as opposed to me or my Brother in Law. he knows cars, but he knows VWs better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillboy Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 A used turbo...I would rather set my hair on fire...if I had any. I would get an NA Outback...if she can get over the whole lezzie thing...not that there is anything wrong with that. It is still ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipsterDoofus Posted October 7, 2009 Author Share Posted October 7, 2009 A used turbo...I would rather set my hair on fire...if I had any. I would get an NA Outback...if she can get over the whole lezzie thing...not that there is anything wrong with that. So, youre saying i should stay away from a used turbo? why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
__raj Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 I would skip the dealers used or new and look for a private sale. Once you get it narrowed down pay a mechanic knowledgable in Subaru to check it over. Personally I don't see much appeal of a Subaru with a non-turbo 2.5L in that vintage(prior to 2005 ). Especially with that nasty tendancy to have expensive head gasket failure. That being all said I love my wife's 2005 Legacy GT wagon with manual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPA Performance Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 did you look at 03-04 Legacy GT Wagons, We have seen them run for $7-10k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillboy Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 So, youre saying i should stay away from a used turbo? why? The average person and their car care expertise worry me on a vehicle where oil change interval seems to be crucial to the longevity of said turbo. Just my opinion about the average person. Your average enthusiast MIGHT be more in tune to the car's needs, but it also increases the likelyhood that the car has been hammered on. Just my opinion of the average enthusiast. It is still ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipsterDoofus Posted October 7, 2009 Author Share Posted October 7, 2009 I would skip the dealers used or new and look for a private sale. Once you get it narrowed down pay a mechanic knowledgable in Subaru to check it over. Personally I don't see much appeal of a Subaru with a non-turbo 2.5L in that vintage(prior to 2005 ). Especially with that nasty tendancy to have expensive head gasket failure. That being all said I love my wife's 2005 Legacy GT wagon with manual. Its only for my wife, she has no need for a turbo and isn't an enthusiast. But in terms of the head gasket, i see what you're saying, i keep a close eye on mine (98LGT). ive thought about the private route, but we were not buying outright and my wife wants to do payments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipsterDoofus Posted October 7, 2009 Author Share Posted October 7, 2009 did you look at 03-04 Legacy GT Wagons, We have seen them run for $7-10k I have not, i didnt even think of that. She wanted "family" car i thought of a forester or Outback right away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipsterDoofus Posted October 7, 2009 Author Share Posted October 7, 2009 The average person and their car care expertise worry me on a vehicle where oil change interval seems to be crucial to the longevity of said turbo. Just my opinion about the average person. Your average enthusiast MIGHT be more in tune to the car's needs, but it also increases the likelyhood that the car has been hammered on. Just my opinion of the average enthusiast. Iam an average enthusiast i suppose, a newb, but still I do understand the higher maintenace and i know my wife, she isnt really...well she doesnt care. she puts gas in it. i spend enough time with my car i dont want the responsibility of hers. The way i look at it is, her car, she takes care of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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