RE: Subaru Legacy Estate | Shed Buying Guide

RE: Subaru Legacy Estate | Shed Buying Guide

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TheBigUnit

364 posts

191 months

Thursday 20th June 2019
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Nerdherder said:
Much love for Subaru here, but his kind of writing is cringeworthy; “Don't let Subaru ownership frighten you. Rather, let it enlighten you.” Please don’t. Ever. Again.
Where’s that picture of the parrot?

Bansheemax

26 posts

74 months

Thursday 20th June 2019
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Still miss my 98 GTB Limited.
The most aggressive of the twins setup, and had lots of fun chasing far more exotic machinery biggrin






RowntreesCabana

1,792 posts

253 months

Thursday 20th June 2019
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Bansheemax said:
Still miss my 98 GTB Limited.
The most aggressive of the twins setup, and had lots of fun chasing far more exotic machinery biggrin

Hasn't been MOTd since 2010. Did it die in your ownership, if so what caused it?

Bansheemax

26 posts

74 months

Thursday 20th June 2019
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I sold it in the summer of '08, with about 130k on the clock.

It met it demise two owners later frown



Edited by Bansheemax on Thursday 20th June 22:56

simonrockman

6,843 posts

254 months

Thursday 20th June 2019
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Anyone know what to do about an "error 99" from the CD player?

Rhythmeister

58 posts

170 months

Thursday 20th June 2019
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"£1100 for a new timing belt and water pump, a set of coil packs and spark plugs and an oil filter change"? They fairly bent that fella over, Jebus wept!
I love my '97 GTB on LPG, 65p/ L for the cleanest burning fuel and enough space in the back for a pair of spare front wings, front and back bumpers, trolley jack, toolbox AND a 2x12" subwoofer. I've put BC Racing suspension, Impreza 4 pots and classic Impreza front seats in mine, and with a Ganador exhaust it sounds epic. I enjoy bothering much pricier machinery in it and they're fantastic in the twisties for their weight and length, not much will keep up in the corners.
Just buy a BG5 GT-B if you get the chance, there's not many left now in the UK and replacement 3.5mm silicone hoses are cheap enough to replumb them and almost neutralise the VoD.

nickfrog

20,874 posts

216 months

Friday 21st June 2019
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Rat_Fink_67 said:
I'm just here for when ericmcn starts commenting whistle
Isn't his shed the NA version?

“Lesser-powered NA Legacies are worthy and functional, but they're about as exciting as a wet weekend in Gainsborough“.

untakenname

4,953 posts

191 months

Friday 21st June 2019
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Went to Surrey Rolling road recently and there was one with 700hp and the rest of it looked pretty much stock.

Unless you're going for the sleeper look I don't know why you would choose a Legacy Estate over a WRX Wagon? Afaik the economy is no better and it doesn't seem much more practical unlike the Forester which has higher ground clearance.


SidewaysSi

10,742 posts

233 months

Friday 21st June 2019
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nickfrog said:
Isn't his shed the NA version?

“Lesser-powered NA Legacies are worthy and functional, but they're about as exciting as a wet weekend in Gainsborough“.
Yep Eric has a UK Spec B. Has he been banned? Thought he would be all over this one...?

BuzzBravado

2,944 posts

170 months

Friday 21st June 2019
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Loved my E-Tune GTB.



On a side note, i have just looked at Forster STI prices on Ebay and its completely nuts.

Edited by BuzzBravado on Friday 21st June 09:51

Frimley111R

15,538 posts

233 months

Friday 21st June 2019
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i was tempted by these some years ago but tales of them being very hard to sell on put me off.

DazRSK

47 posts

153 months

Friday 21st June 2019
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untakenname said:
Went to Surrey Rolling road recently and there was one with 700hp and the rest of it looked pretty much stock.

Unless you're going for the sleeper look I don't know why you would choose a Legacy Estate over a WRX Wagon?
That's a fair comment - but my my answer is because they are quicker at the top end. No stock Impreza will keep with a stock Legacy TT above 130mph - that includes all of the variations of stock power Imprezas.

The Legacy TT is still the fastest 2.0L in the world, from factory, registering 170mph at its top. It develops peak torque at around 6000rpm, meaning it is a motor that you have to rev to go but once in that 6000-7000 band, it really flies. That's why it will see its limited 7500rpm in 5th which registers at 169.5mph or something stupid like that.

It still can turn 60 in 5.2secs which is quite quick for a larger wagon. So there really isn't lots in it between the Impreza and Legacy - but the Legacy has the legs and is a better tourer. The Impreza is more raw.

OK, I admit - I am a bit of a fan of these. Having had both the B4 saloon version and now run the GTB. I have totaled 23 years ownership solid and yes, 6 or those years where there was overlap where I owned both saloon and estate. The B4 in 14 years never let me down and approaching 10 years with the GTB.

They are one of the few cars I just look forward to driving really. Not even to drive fast. They are such a great tourer and you can sit there doing 1200 miles and not feel tired - I have done that in one slog.

The 4 pot rumble makes them sound mean and they have a very throaty note. An iconic note and burble that is now rare, made so, due to the number of Imprezas of the era that have left the road and gone to car heaven. You can hear a burbling Subaru and know what it is from some distance.

Love them!

Edited by DazRSK on Friday 21st June 10:39

julianm

1,531 posts

200 months

Friday 21st June 2019
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Might be a good idea to check it has gone through the recall list. I've had brake pipe corrosion & airbag replacement in the last year. Fuel pump wiring loom being done next week.

Bansheemax

26 posts

74 months

Friday 21st June 2019
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DazRSK said:
That's a fair comment - but my my answer is because they are quicker at the top end. No stock Impreza will keep with a stock Legacy TT above 130mph - that includes all of the variations of stock power Imprezas.

The Legacy TT is still the fastest 2.0L in the world, from factory, registering 170mph at its top. It develops peak torque at around 6000rpm, meaning it is a motor that you have to rev to go but once in that 6000-7000 band, it really flies. That's why it will see its limited 7500rpm in 5th which registers at 169.5mph or something stupid like that.

It still can turn 60 in 5.2secs which is quite quick for a larger wagon. So there really isn't lots in it between the Impreza and Legacy - but the Legacy has the legs and is a better tourer. The Impreza is more raw.

OK, I admit - I am a bit of a fan of these. Having had both the B4 saloon version and now run the GTB. I have totaled 23 years ownership solid and yes, 6 or those years where there was overlap where I owned both saloon and estate. The B4 in 14 years never let me down and approaching 10 years with the GTB.

They are one of the few cars I just look forward to driving really. Not even to drive fast. They are such a great tourer and you can sit there doing 1200 miles and not feel tired - I have done that in one slog.

The 4 pot rumble makes them sound mean and they have a very throaty note. An iconic note and burble that is now rare, made so, due to the number of Imprezas of the era that have left the road and gone to car heaven. You can hear a burbling Subaru and know what it is from some distance.

Love them!

Edited by DazRSK on Friday 21st June 10:39
Plus:
Space, kit, build quality and materials used.

big_rob_sydney

3,394 posts

193 months

Friday 21st June 2019
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I've just been given a chance to get a company car, but they've put a few rules in place for me. One of them is that it has to be < 7 years old.

I can worry about the rest of it later, but which variant would be the most fun in the 2012 + versions? I had a quick look, and they all look "nice", but none really look very...raw.

I don't want to look at other brands either, but am basically after something that has plenty of luggage space, so a wagon of some sort, but ideally it has to be fun. Foz STI?

Suggestions?

MDMA .

8,849 posts

100 months

Friday 21st June 2019
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julianm said:
Might be a good idea to check it has gone through the recall list. I've had brake pipe corrosion & airbag replacement in the last year. Fuel pump wiring loom being done next week.
Mine is due to be dropped off as soon as I have a spare day or two.

MDMA .

8,849 posts

100 months

Friday 21st June 2019
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big_rob_sydney said:
I've just been given a chance to get a company car, but they've put a few rules in place for me. One of them is that it has to be < 7 years old.

I can worry about the rest of it later, but which variant would be the most fun in the 2012 + versions? I had a quick look, and they all look "nice", but none really look very...raw.

I don't want to look at other brands either, but am basically after something that has plenty of luggage space, so a wagon of some sort, but ideally it has to be fun. Foz STI?

Suggestions?
You won't get a Forester STI after 2007.

B210bandit

513 posts

96 months

Friday 21st June 2019
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Idiot Clarksonesque opening paragraph. Sandwich the lesbian reference in there. Jesus English journalism is tired.

Cambs_Stuart

2,834 posts

83 months

Friday 21st June 2019
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untakenname said:
Unless you're going for the sleeper look I don't know why you would choose a Legacy Estate over a WRX Wagon? Afaik the economy is no better and it doesn't seem much more practical unlike the Forester which has higher ground clearance.
I've had both. The wrx is much smaller, about 100kg lighter and much more raw/exciting to drive. The legacy is vastly more refined, better equipped, quieter, and with a huge amount of space. But lacks a bit of craziness to drive.
My 9 year old was getting cramped in back of the wrx, in the leggy there was masses of space.

Flying Toaster

270 posts

152 months

Sunday 23rd June 2019
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I've got a 2000/01 model of these. Mine generally feels a bit knackered now. Suspension bushes feel worn as they knock and creak. The engine sends a horrible vibration through the car in 3 and 4th below 2k RPM, possibly engine / transmission mounts. The damn thing has never idled properly in the whole time i've owned it, and I can't figure out why. Second turbo has an oil leak. If I change up at roughly 4.5K the turbo set up seems too slow to respond, the exhaust valve that operates the second turbo stays open but there's not enough exhaust to spin both of them. The result is the power falls flat on it's arse until the ECU has had a couple of seconds to collect its thoughts. There is rust on the rear arches. There is rust on the sills. There is rust on the front slam panel on the bottom.

Apart from those minor issues, though, it's a great car!