Weazel240 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Hi everyone, i have owned imprezas most of my driving career, mostly the first gen style, 14 in total to be exact lmao. i have owned 1 05 LGT too. However im in the market for an 08 09 3.0R. Im looking at a 08 currently, downside is that is has 120k on the clock. My main concern is how reliable are these thing? what are their known problems? what should i look out for? I want to add that i test drove an 05 Outback 3.0r recently with 155k and during an overnight test drive, the tranny cooling line (the one that goes the the radiator) popped off and i creeped it to a gas station, few days later i called the service department and the said the tranny is fried . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muajg Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 They're pretty much bullet proof. That's why I bought one. Apparently I need to look out for the tranny lines though! I think you already know this but there isn't a lot of modification to be had for the 3.0R. That's it's major drawback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weazel240 Posted October 4, 2012 Author Share Posted October 4, 2012 How many miles on the clock do you have? How is your 5eat holding up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodax Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 I have a 2009 and I am close to 60k miles right now. Still holds up, haven't given me any major problems so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weazel240 Posted October 5, 2012 Author Share Posted October 5, 2012 Thanks. Is 12900 to much to spend on an 08 with 120 k miles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subies4Life Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 Thanks. Is 12900 to much to spend on an 08 with 120 k miles? Yes. When i look for used i look below 60K miles. 70 and above is too high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodax Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 120k miles is a bit high. I might be letting my 3.0R go in the next few months. If you could hold up, I will give you a good price for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 Engines are bullet-proof. Just make sure you run them on premium fuel, and follow the prescribed maintenance routine. The Legacy platform itself is smooth, comfortable and a good-looking styling departure for Subaru. Would not hesitate to buy one of these. Looking for one myself. - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy3.0 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 So i guess an 08 with 111K for 8800 and one minor rear bumper accident is a good deal? All maintenance records are on the carfax and completed by a subaru dealer. What do you guys think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 High mileage on a 3.0...especially if maintained properly, not even a concern. Price sounds like some-one wants out of the car...I'd at least take it for a pre-inspection and if good, buy it. - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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