Subaru Legacy GTB Estate.
Discussion
Are there any owners on here of the GTB? I am toying with the idea of importing a BH5 version from Japan. The yen is strong at the moment, but they are selling for peanuts as they are not as desirable as stuff like Impreza's etc.
Ive just sold a WRX uk Impreza (Bug eye) I didnt likre the wallowy handling. Please assure me the Bilstein suspension sorts that out.
What are they like to live with? is it super unleaded only? Are they good on motorways, is the gearing higher than Imprezas, what MPG. Anything to look for? all help apprechiated
I tried the UK legacy site but no spec sheet or buyers guide.
I am looking at a Low milage(45k) Manual grade 4 in blue or black at about £3200 £3500 back in the Uk On the road which seems quite a bargain to me. Most are for sale in the UK at more than this with higher miles, and i get to pick the spec.
Ive just sold a WRX uk Impreza (Bug eye) I didnt likre the wallowy handling. Please assure me the Bilstein suspension sorts that out.
What are they like to live with? is it super unleaded only? Are they good on motorways, is the gearing higher than Imprezas, what MPG. Anything to look for? all help apprechiated
I tried the UK legacy site but no spec sheet or buyers guide.
I am looking at a Low milage(45k) Manual grade 4 in blue or black at about £3200 £3500 back in the Uk On the road which seems quite a bargain to me. Most are for sale in the UK at more than this with higher miles, and i get to pick the spec.
Ben thanks a lot thats brilliant.
I am after a cheap car as a bit of a run about so cant go over 1999 models really because then you start going into SVA tests and adding more money on. It needs to stay over 10 years old for a "bargain".
Sounds good to me. My UK Impreza was crap below 3000 revs, so 2 sequential turbos should do the trick. Do any have Cruise control as Ive not seen any?
I quite fancy one with the double sunroof too.
I am after a cheap car as a bit of a run about so cant go over 1999 models really because then you start going into SVA tests and adding more money on. It needs to stay over 10 years old for a "bargain".
Sounds good to me. My UK Impreza was crap below 3000 revs, so 2 sequential turbos should do the trick. Do any have Cruise control as Ive not seen any?
I quite fancy one with the double sunroof too.
I was quoted about £2500 for a 1996 model GTB, with lowish miles and top grade. Again its slightly cheaper than the ones already here, but I think I will go for a BH5 1999 for a grand more.
I just think they are the best value performance car at the moment, Ive had 2 imprezas, but you seem to get a lot more for your money with the Legacy.
I cant believe these 1999 top grade cars are actually only selling for about £800 in japan, the rest is fees, shipping and Taxes.
I just think they are the best value performance car at the moment, Ive had 2 imprezas, but you seem to get a lot more for your money with the Legacy.
I cant believe these 1999 top grade cars are actually only selling for about £800 in japan, the rest is fees, shipping and Taxes.
edar said:
I'm looking at a 2000 GTB on Sunday. It's done 87,000 miles and it's also a manual. Not sure if it's too cheap - £2900? Anyway, we'll see.
Its a higher milage than what i was quoted. At the moment the Yen is about 150/£ where as 2 years ago it was 250/ £, so they were cheaper then. If someone imported one a few years ago, banged a few miles on it, they are not really loosing any money selling at that price.Just check condition and be extra critical. If you have to buy any parts it suddenly becomes not so cheap.
I used www.mashamoto.co.uk in 2008 to get a black EK9 Type R Civic and a Toyota Starlet Glanza V.
Thats where I have seen the GTB BH5s at the above prices.
Thats where I have seen the GTB BH5s at the above prices.
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