Spec B Legacy

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...with a bit of cash coming in 6 weeks from a redundancy, I am in the market for a car upgrade...the Legacy Spec B stands out as something different and unlikely to depreciate massively....however a bad experience with a 1998 Impreza Turbo which dropped a bottom end bearing leaves me wary of Subarus.

So, what is the Spec B like? Is it fairly tough and reliable? Any major flaws to be aware of, such as the bottom end bearing issue that existed on the 1998 model year Impreza which I was unaware of!!

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Garynogrip said:

I've had 2, sold the first as it was a bit dull in a car park but great car, bought the second because I remember it being a great car, then sold it because it was a bit dull in a car park lol, the H6 lump is a great engine, bottom ends can go on any car if not looked after properly, Scooby lumps need oil checks a bit more regularly along with oil changes, all down to this and how abused they are

I like understated so dull isn't a problem for me!

How did It drive? I understand it is n/a engine which is good for me....is It massively thirsty as that appears to be the only drawback. Cheers

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Saw this one on Autotrader today, decent miles and not too expensive, but post 2005 so £490 VED..eek!

Is the auto much slower than the manual?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...

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Garynogrip said:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...
Just an example though a manual, plus I forgot they also have si drive too

I've seen this ad too....looks nice but thought the vendor was asking rather a lot for an 07 reg car, my enquiries suggest book value is nearer 6....

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mersontheperson said:

I have a Jdm Gt Spec B with the two litre turbo engine that puts out 280 bhp, it's a 2004 estate and has arrived in Southampton for UK prep. Let me know if you are interested

Hmm, I might be, but no funds until end of December, which might be too late......one concern though, I've read on some sites that these 2 litre turbos can be troublesome, compared with the less stressed 3 litre Sec B engine. Is this correct?