LegAC_GT Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 I ran across this on cl please advise! http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/2697282870.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodax Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Other than the interior/exterior colors. The price for this car is extremely reasonable and it is definitely worth it if you like the colors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Motion Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 looks like a clean car rare color too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Why was the turbo replaced, ...LACK OF OIL and proper maintenance ? Was the 30,000 mile maintenance done. Wow the cabin air filter was replaced at 35,000, that's worth a whole $10.00. 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...
AZP Installs Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Even though Legacy turbos are known to go, at 35K there should be no reason it went other than owner error. Granted anything is possible but something seems fishy. Get all records of the car and triple check them. If there are none or only a few then I would walk away. -Jake http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/91072632.jpg http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/133406601.jpg http://upload.pbase.com/image/137566671.jpg Call directly for your best Whiteline Price! | We also carry almost every manufacturer now, so before you buy parts call us. AIM: AZP Installs | E-mail: paisan@azpinstalls.com | 725 Fairfield Ave | Kenilworth, NJ 07033 | 908.248.AZP1 (2971) | T-1 Certified Amsoil Direct Jobber "Race Tested, Enthusiast Approved!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemo Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 +3 -- There's an underlying problem if the turbo had to be replaced that will rear it's head once you take ownership. If you don't vote Trump, out, you're a bigot who hates america. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegAC_GT Posted November 16, 2011 Author Share Posted November 16, 2011 The car looks nice but theres other cars im gonna check out first. Theres one on these foums that needs a shortblock rebuild so i might just pick that up. Of course im always looking though. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegAC_GT Posted November 16, 2011 Author Share Posted November 16, 2011 The car looks nice but theres other cars im gonna check out first. Theres one on these foums that needs a shortblock rebuild so i might just pick that up. Of course im always looking though. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boymk123 Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 clean car, worth to look at, but the price isn't right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegAC_GT Posted November 17, 2011 Author Share Posted November 17, 2011 So i spoke with the owner and he said that he purchased this car off a tow yard and the reason the turbo was replaced was because he saw blue smoke coming from the exhaust. Theres no servuce records from the original owner as he is the second owner. I am hesitant to buy this vehicle but if i did, id probably offer the guy a ridiculous lowball like 13,500 lol. Any thoughts to if i should even take the gamble and ultra lowball him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 If he'll let you, have the car checked out by a mechanic. Blue smoke and 35,000 miles don't sound good to me. 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...
Urbanrunner Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 blue smoke, sounds like a ricer! lol +1 for Bronze Color <-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegAC_GT Posted November 17, 2011 Author Share Posted November 17, 2011 If he'll let you, have the car checked out by a mechanic. Blue smoke and 35,000 miles don't sound good to me. I agree blue smoke at 35k is no good. Then again any smoke other then cold start exhaust at 35k is no good lol. He said blue smoke before turbo was replaced, after replacement its good. Ill probably take it to a local subie shop to get it checked out if he'll let me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROK Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Love the color. A friend had an Outback in that color. Very classy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby2.5 Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 If the turbo seal went it would do blue smoke, if the turbo shot craps in any way you would probably see blue smoke. The kicker would be if metal went through the motor. With 1K left on the warranty and only a few months it would be a gamble. You could easily put 5-8K in it immediately after purchase if the motor goes. You can get the VIN number and go to any subaru dealer and they can run the VIN and get the service records Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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