mejum Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 There is a 2007 Legacy GT wagon in Sherman Oaks that I'm considering purchasing from a used car dealer. I've read through the full Carfax report, followed up with the Subaru dealer listed in the Carfax that performed all the maintenance, and talked to a guy at the used dealership about the car and it all seems legit. I'm up in Washington and before I fly down to look at it myself, I am hoping to find a forum member familiar with 4th gens or generally knowledgeable about Subaru's to go inspect the car. I'd pay you for your time. What I'm ultimately looking for is an honest recommendation on whether it's worth my time and money to fly down and make the purchase. I'd like your review of how the vehicle drives and performs and if there are any indications that items need to be repaired or replaced. I'd also like to be aware of any obvious, visible defects, leaks, etc. Or does anyone have a recommendation for a good, reputable company in LA that performs these services? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitexc Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Hopefully someone can help you out..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mejum Posted February 8, 2019 Author Share Posted February 8, 2019 I found a couple of companies that perform pre-purchase inspections and went ahead and ordered an inspection. I went with Your Mechanic, but Lemon Squad, So Cal Car Check, and Iconic Motor Car all seem to have favorable reviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebourne Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Get a leak down or compression check, even if it costs something like $300. pic thread build thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 ^This *100% - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoobiidoo Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Dang it. Didn't see your post till now. Would have done it for you free when I was out in the area last week. Had my Tactrix cable with me too. Did you end up buying the car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mejum Posted February 17, 2019 Author Share Posted February 17, 2019 I just returned with the car today. Newer hotness: Car ran perfect. I ended up putting 1,120 miles on it from the dealership to my door. I'm already itching to get a little more power out of her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kzr750r1 Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Clean looking car. Welcome to the nut house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitexc Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Very nice. Wish we could tint like that here in concentration Cuomo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebourne Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Get a compression test or a leak down as a baseline before you start doing mods. Mine ran great too.... pic thread build thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanger Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 OMG, that's a gem! Nice buy! ○ ○ ○ Instagram: itshangertime :spin: ○ ○ ○ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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