Thinking of buying a JDM Touring Wagon GTB, need clarification

Hello guys, I'm looking for a fun and practical hot wagon/hatch, and the 1998 Legacy Grand Touring GTB Twin Turbo has caught my eye. In Canada, we have a 15 year import law so I can get anything up to 2005.

 

Can anyone clarify what the differences between the late 90's twin turbo GTBs and the single turbo early 00's? And which is a better buy for the money?

 

Also, I heard that the GTB models aren't very reliable, is that true, and if so, are they easy to work on and repair?

 

Pics of ones that I am considering:

 

Twin Turbo

 

The BL/BP gen single turbo ones are much more reliable and easier to mod but the BE/BH TT set up is quite an interesting beast. If you do settle on a TT you should consider a rev.D (2001 facelift) version as their ECU’s are tunable so you can do alot more with them

you're making me drool with posting...

 

welcome.

From all my years on this forum, I recommend you buy something that you can get parts for locally and any mechanic can repair.

 

If you have deep pockets, a nice garage, lots of tools and know how, then yeah the TT might be a nice hobby. Not a DD.