maclif Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Yesterday I broke a quarter million miles on my '06 spec.B. It's still running like a champ. This is from earlier this week, hitting a few roads less traveled. It's Stage-2, Cobb swaybars and springs around the OEM struts. A few other goodies added or fabricated along the way. Damage along the way: Driver side completely repainted and replaced rear door after a neighbor backed into it a couple years ago. Passenger side completely repainted and replaced front door after a semi drifted into me and gave me a car-length long scrape. Fifth gear broke in half about 10 months after a freak incident where I jumped if off a road onto an unfinished road 12" lower. I had the transmission looked at and replaced all the seals as well as the shaft with second gear. Otherwise, it looked good. (There's a long story involved there) I had the turbo replaced under the 100,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty around 95,000. It wasn't leaking oil badly, but I pushed to get it replaced and make my warranty worth it. Replaced front 02 sensor around 175,000 miles. Three wheel bearings have been replaced. Original radiator started seeping at the top around 235,000 Put in new valve cover gaskets around 240,000. Went through two sets of OEM endlinks. I put Rallitek ones on earlier this month. So far, about 2,000 miles trouble-free with them. I'm excited to see if I can wear them out with their 5-year warranty. I vigorously maintain the car. Hawk HP+ pads - lasted 120,000 miles ACT HDSS clutch and lightened flywheel - lasted 145,000 miles Tires, swap out ever year if I'm lucky. 5W-30 dino oil, changed every 7,500 miles Original head gaskets. Engine has never been apart. My valvetrain saw light for the first time since the factory when I replaced the gaskets recently. Valvetrain patina looked better than some engines I've seen with half the miles. There are a few parts that are approaching their end-of-life cycle. The last original wheel bearing is showing signs of wear but not quite to be replaced yet. I've replaced the seal on the power steering pump but it seems to be close to shot. My AC compressor clutch is also sounding like it may be nearing the end of life as well. My underside tray looks like it's been to hell and back. I'm going to make a new one this summer. Tie-rods and ball joints are solid. -Clif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Catalyst. Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Nice Clif - hoping I'll own mine long enough to have this kind of mileage someday I just hit 98K yesterday... still a ways to go My spec.B [#163] Project Thread with Pictures Get CryoTuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spc2125 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 YES!!! There was an article about a honda civic reaching a million miles. Then Honda gave that man a brand new honda civic. Maybe the same will happen with Subaru!!! Although, I dont know if youd want to part with it after that! Im about to hit 93k soon. Keep on driving! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maclif Posted May 23, 2013 Author Share Posted May 23, 2013 I took a while to get the car exactly how I like it. I haven't seen a car on the market before or since that I like more. I plan on driving until either it gets totaled in an accident or I'm buried in it. For a couple years, I've been thinking about making a trip back to the plant in Indiana with it once I hit a quarter million. I need to check my calendar and maybe line up a Dallas-Lafayette road trip this summer. -Clif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAMMER DOWN Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 :cool:Very nice:cool: Here's to many 100k more down the road. Mileage:331487 Retired/Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 All that on dino oil. I've been saying these cars like to be driven... Good luck with her. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungewell Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Congratulations... but you know that picture would have been cooler if you were doing 120mph at the time ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spc2125 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Congratulations... but you know that picture would have been cooler if you were doing 120mph at the time ;-) Or ~140mph... which would be ~225kph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Or ~140mph... which would be ~225kph In what unit of measure does 225 equal 1/4 of 1000? I think you mean 155mph... [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chato Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 with all the rebuilt threads lately, this is heartening. I hope to keep my LGT that long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spc2125 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 In what unit of measure does 225 equal 1/4 of 1000? I think you mean 155mph... My apologies. for some reason I was thinking 225 miles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maclif Posted May 23, 2013 Author Share Posted May 23, 2013 Or ~140mph... which would be ~225kph Congratulations... but you know that picture would have been cooler if you were doing 120mph at the time ;-) That had crossed my mind. Then I expected all the "you're an idiot for driving while taking a picture" backlash. Besides, I had about a 100 yard window where my odometer and trip would show all the 9's. I would have been really upset with myself if you know, I had something like 250,000.3 miles for the photo. That much time behind the wheel, you think about things like that quite a bit. -Clif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 IBWhatKindOfOilFilter [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maclif Posted May 23, 2013 Author Share Posted May 23, 2013 IBWhatKindOfOilFilter Subaru. It's kind of funny. I do 99% of the maintenance on the vehicle. Turbo inlet hose - me. Clutch swap - me. Etc. But, oil changes I get reimbursed for. So, I usually have that done at a dealership that I have a really good relationship with. Sometimes if I'm pinched for time I'll do them. But usually every 7,500 miles me and my mechanic put it up on the lift, poke around with flashlights and make sure everything is in ship shape. If something looks like it's going out or has changed significantly since the last oil change that hasn't caused a vibration, squeak or other type of indication, I learn about it there. Then, I'll grab the part there (if it's something I want to replace with OEM) and do the repair myself. I've purchased two Legacies, two WRXs, an Outback, Forester and Tribeca and have generally used the same mechanic since around 2006. I can typically work out an arrangement that respects they're a for-profit business but I am taken care of. -Clif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charged Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 Pretty impressive. Still on the original oil pickup? The other day I got spooked reading about how fragile they are and ordered a Killer B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lccl Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 You drive a lot. I have 280k...... on my 93 Impreza . Congrats!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maclif Posted May 24, 2013 Author Share Posted May 24, 2013 Pretty impressive. Still on the original oil pickup? The other day I got spooked reading about how fragile they are and ordered a Killer B. Haven't messed with oil pickup, banjo filter, etc. etc. All original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maclif Posted May 24, 2013 Author Share Posted May 24, 2013 You drive a lot. I have 280k...... on my 93 Impreza . Congrats!!! About 50k a year. To go from 200k to 250k took about 54 weeks. I had a few slow weeks in early 2014 that I've been catching up on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spc2125 Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 About 50k a year. To go from 200k to 250k took about 54 weeks. I had a few slow weeks in early 2014 that I've been catching up on. 2014? Damnn. Its a time traveling spec b too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maclif Posted May 24, 2013 Author Share Posted May 24, 2013 2014? Damnn. Its a time traveling spec b too! I guess it's 2013 isn't it? What year it is, what day of the week it is and what city/state I'm in are things I commonly get wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee07 Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Nice, 300k by next Spring I'm planning on a trip to the Indiana plant as well It's going back to where it all started:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zac88 Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 How is your oil consumption during your intervals and whats your oil of choice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NKZY Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 You sir are a shining beacon of hope for all of us out there with high mileage legacy's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowwill Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 All on dino oil. Who said that syn oil was needed. Good luck and congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 I just did some math. If I continue to put miles on my legacy at the current rate(30,174 mi in 34months) it will take me 23.5 years to reach 250k. "Striving to better, oft we mar what's well." - Bill Shakespeare - car modder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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