Legacy up for sale :( Having second thoughts

Legacy up for sale :( Having second thoughts

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TotalControl

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8,015 posts

197 months

Sunday 19th October 2014
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I'm going to miss this car as it's been brilliant. It has comfortably taken us all around the country over the last year. The 2.5, while thirsty, is a pretty smooth engine, as is the autobox. The seats are a lovely place to sit especially when it's cold and the seat warmers are on. It's robust and hasn't left us stranded anywhere. My kids love it too (my eldest calls it 'the tank').

It's the MIL/my first Subaru and we weren't quite accustomed to the level of security you feel when driving it. It's not fast by any means but it does what it does very well. Lots of space in the boot especially for those airport runs.

So, why am I writing this? I've not had any input into this part of the forum so feel obliged to before it goes, and I kind of miss it already. I can't justify having 4 cars so the Leggy needs to go but a small part of me doesn't really want to sell it. It's only on 71k and its replacement (Saab 9-3 on 126k miles) has a bit to live up to.

My local petrol station will miss me but needs are a must. Saying that, I'll definitely buy another in the future.

TotalControl

Original Poster:

8,015 posts

197 months

Monday 20th October 2014
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Don't all console me at once. hehe

My Evil Twin

457 posts

132 months

Monday 20th October 2014
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best non-ad post ever.. wink

sell the Saab..

TotalControl

Original Poster:

8,015 posts

197 months

Tuesday 21st October 2014
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Hah. It does read a bit like that, doesn't it. The Saab is a little bit more fuel efficient as my annual mileage has increased now.

chuenmanc

74 posts

140 months

Thursday 30th October 2014
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I'm in a similar place. Bought a Legacy 2.0i S auto exactly a year ago, to keep the miles off my SL. The SL is now sold, but I couldn't bring myself to sell the Legacy. It just feels so solid, and like it will go on forever. Currently on 134k miles. Three cars is too much, but selling the Legacy seems like a really bad decision.

oop north

1,592 posts

127 months

Wednesday 5th November 2014
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I am feeling itchy feet with my 3.0 Outback - not feeling at all like I never want it to go! Not that I know what I would get instead...

Mr Taxpayer

438 posts

119 months

Friday 7th November 2014
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IMHO, Subarus are like Da Vinci on flight...

"Once you have tasted flight, forever will you walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you and been and there you long to return."

Once you've had one, you'll always want another. Had 2 Foresters, got an Impreza wagon, looking to move to a Legacy in 1-2 years.

cailean

917 posts

172 months

Friday 7th November 2014
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Mr Taxpayer said:
IMHO, Subarus are like Da Vinci on flight...

"Once you have tasted flight, forever will you walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you and been and there you long to return."

Once you've had one, you'll always want another. Had 2 Foresters, got an Impreza wagon, looking to move to a Legacy in 1-2 years.
So true

TotalControl

Original Poster:

8,015 posts

197 months

Thursday 11th December 2014
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Well, our one still isnt sold and I'm starting to wonder if there is any demand for them at the moment.

Anyone else have trouble selling theirs?

Mr Taxpayer

438 posts

119 months

Friday 12th December 2014
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HAve you thought about LPG conversion, if you're racking up the miles? It'll cost £1200 and pay for itself in a year; after that you're saving. My Impreza was converted 2 weeks after I got it; I've done 40k miles in 20 months, best decision ever.

MadKipper

74 posts

249 months

Thursday 18th December 2014
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Come on TotalControl - be honest with us!

Skip the advert and just ask us for reasons why you should change your mind and just keep your Scooby Doo...

Compared to the big heavy FWD crappy cars you're considering keeping/driving/buying, your Scooby is already 100 times better than those and if you care about your driving, you must keep Scooby until you come up with another Scooby option or a decent RWD machine.

As an owner of a 3.0R Spec B estate, I can vouch for some very good feel-good feelings when driving my Scooby so can definitely recommend one of these to you. You have to live with the fuel consumption, somehow. All great cars have a drinking problem. It's the price we pay for our fun.

The Spec B engine is the key to my Scooby's seductive trait - such a wonderful thrill when driving with a purpose. And, when cruising, or carrying loads, he does that too with the satisfying 4WD and low centre of gravity balanced feel about it all.

To readers considering such a car, do note it's not a perfect car - there plenty of issues, but if you recgnise the car is a 'great' as one would a Porsche 911, then you learn to live with them (front interior lights not coming on when the doors open, clunking noise from transmission when turning the car around, timing chain requiring expensive replacement after 125K miles, brakes sticking, brakes poor performance, engine rattly sounds at low'ish revs, 4WD corrupting steering feel a bit, Y section of exhaust failing all-too often, exhaust fumes entering the cabin upon full acceleration). I've fixed most of those, but it takes dedication and work-arounds. Overall, I'm happy. But my next car will be a simpler RWD machine.

Your choice depends on your needs. But accept the fuel usage and allow yourself the enjoyment of driving rewarding cars like these smile
Best of fun driving to you.

MurderousCrow

392 posts

149 months

Friday 19th December 2014
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MadKipper said:
Come on TotalControl - be honest with us!

Skip the advert and just ask us for reasons why you should change your mind and just keep your Scooby Doo...
OP I have to agree with the MadKipper... You're trying (quite rightly IMHO) to talk yourself out of it. You posted the topic in the Subaru forum smile Did you think we'd tell you to get rid??!

The Legacy is a brilliant car. It's robustness quite probably offsets its fuel consumption in terms of overall cost... Don't sell it!

TotalControl

Original Poster:

8,015 posts

197 months

Friday 19th December 2014
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I expected no less from you lot. biggrin Things have changed slightly since I last posted though.

The car is conditionally sold to a chap not too far from me. Couldn't find the V5 (I have no idea where it went) so ordered a new one from DVLA. Once that arrives, the Leggy can make its way to him for a steal.

The Saab? My sister recently found a new job requiring a fair bit of motorway mileage. Enter Saab 93 into her life, swift exit out of mine.

The plan now? The MIL found the Subaru a bit too big to drive so wants something smaller but equally as comfortable like a Civic but not a Civic (pff, yeah, right. Like I'm going to find a something small for a grand that has Legacy comfort levels?)

I'll more than likely purchase a Civic for the MIL biggrin which should satisfy her requirement of being a) easy to drive and b) automatic.

I still have my Micra (die, please die) and my MX5. Once the Micra dies gets given away, that's when I can start looking for another Subaru. Preferably with a turbo. smile

tl;dr - I like Subaru, I also like cake.

TotalControl

Original Poster:

8,015 posts

197 months

Sunday 21st December 2014
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Leggy has now gone. frown