I just don't learn, it's my Legacy
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As the title states, I just don't learn do I....?
You might remember this disappointment from 2018...
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
I promised myself I'd not do it again. I was wrong. This one can't go as badly, can it?
Well, we'll find out tomorrow. I've once again purchased a car blind, without test driving it (or a local version) and then logged onto Shipley to get some bloke to deliver it.
What is it, cried nobody. Well after 2.5 years of being an old fart in my XC70 it was time to remember my distant youth and get me a little JDM. Despite the flaws in the Impreza I had, I quite liked the idea of it. I'm sure if it had been a better version it might have stuck around for a bit. I did however find it a little small for a family of 4. I also didn't feel I'd given Subaru as much of a chance as I should. This lead me to give the Legacy a bit more consideration. I honestly couldn't come up with another alternative, despite spending hours looking at anything and everything else.
My criteria was: petrol, fast(ish), estate, auto, no older than my Volvo and not stupid tax.
The Legacy ticked all these boxes, except the tax one. I then found out that you didn't have to get the H6 engine (3.0 R Spec.B) which cost £570 a year to tax, because in Japan they got the twinscroll. This is a 2ltr turbo which is a tiny bit faster, more economical and because JDM costs less to tax.
I then found out that around 06 they updated the Legacy and fitted a gadget called Si-Drive. This enables you to change the map between Eco, Normal and Sporty. Now I knew this, it ruined the idea of a Legacy as the only ones I could find within budget (of not a lot) didn't have Si-Drive. Ones on eBay with Si-Drive were in the late 5k bracket. I ended up putting a post up on the Legacy Facebook page and was offered an 06 black one for 3k which I was tempted to get but I didn't decide quickly enough and it went. It had been in the UK for a while which put me of too.
Scrolling through the page the other day I then spotted this one for sale
Pretty much my perfect spec. White, Si-Drive, auto, keyless with starter button, 117km on the clocks. I messaged him straight away and after chatting via messenger and finding out he runs an import company and this was his dad's daily since it arrived a year ago I agreed to purchase it. It's been looked after, new tyres all round, new brakes etc. He's been great, I've had lots of photos of the underside and it looks good. It's also had a new MOT today. I'm feeling much more confident than I did about the Hawkeye. We'll see if it's misplaced tomorrow.
Current plans are underseal (Kitchski will help with this, he doesn't know it until he reads this) and possibly a map (they need this for UK fuel unless you use 99ron) which should take it to circa 320bhp. I'll also aim to swap out the Jap nav with the UK version soon. Who knows what else it might need.
Wish me luck, or laugh at me. It's up to you
You might remember this disappointment from 2018...
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
I promised myself I'd not do it again. I was wrong. This one can't go as badly, can it?
Well, we'll find out tomorrow. I've once again purchased a car blind, without test driving it (or a local version) and then logged onto Shipley to get some bloke to deliver it.
What is it, cried nobody. Well after 2.5 years of being an old fart in my XC70 it was time to remember my distant youth and get me a little JDM. Despite the flaws in the Impreza I had, I quite liked the idea of it. I'm sure if it had been a better version it might have stuck around for a bit. I did however find it a little small for a family of 4. I also didn't feel I'd given Subaru as much of a chance as I should. This lead me to give the Legacy a bit more consideration. I honestly couldn't come up with another alternative, despite spending hours looking at anything and everything else.
My criteria was: petrol, fast(ish), estate, auto, no older than my Volvo and not stupid tax.
The Legacy ticked all these boxes, except the tax one. I then found out that you didn't have to get the H6 engine (3.0 R Spec.B) which cost £570 a year to tax, because in Japan they got the twinscroll. This is a 2ltr turbo which is a tiny bit faster, more economical and because JDM costs less to tax.
I then found out that around 06 they updated the Legacy and fitted a gadget called Si-Drive. This enables you to change the map between Eco, Normal and Sporty. Now I knew this, it ruined the idea of a Legacy as the only ones I could find within budget (of not a lot) didn't have Si-Drive. Ones on eBay with Si-Drive were in the late 5k bracket. I ended up putting a post up on the Legacy Facebook page and was offered an 06 black one for 3k which I was tempted to get but I didn't decide quickly enough and it went. It had been in the UK for a while which put me of too.
Scrolling through the page the other day I then spotted this one for sale
Pretty much my perfect spec. White, Si-Drive, auto, keyless with starter button, 117km on the clocks. I messaged him straight away and after chatting via messenger and finding out he runs an import company and this was his dad's daily since it arrived a year ago I agreed to purchase it. It's been looked after, new tyres all round, new brakes etc. He's been great, I've had lots of photos of the underside and it looks good. It's also had a new MOT today. I'm feeling much more confident than I did about the Hawkeye. We'll see if it's misplaced tomorrow.
Current plans are underseal (Kitchski will help with this, he doesn't know it until he reads this) and possibly a map (they need this for UK fuel unless you use 99ron) which should take it to circa 320bhp. I'll also aim to swap out the Jap nav with the UK version soon. Who knows what else it might need.
Wish me luck, or laugh at me. It's up to you
Edited by S100HP on Friday 29th May 20:12
Good choice!
I reached the same conclusion when looking for an interesting daily that could also perform family load lugging duties, although mine's a manual. I bought it last February and the novelty still hasn't worn off yet.
In case you haven't found it yet, there's a great forum at uklegacy.com.
I reached the same conclusion when looking for an interesting daily that could also perform family load lugging duties, although mine's a manual. I bought it last February and the novelty still hasn't worn off yet.
In case you haven't found it yet, there's a great forum at uklegacy.com.
Thanks for the positive comments all
RDB said:
Good choice!
I reached the same conclusion when looking for an interesting daily that could also perform family load lugging duties, although mine's a manual. I bought it last February and the novelty still hasn't worn off yet.
In case you haven't found it yet, there's a great forum at uklegacy.com.
That looks fantastic with those wheels. Is it the same as mine inside? Anything you wish you'd known before it arrived?I reached the same conclusion when looking for an interesting daily that could also perform family load lugging duties, although mine's a manual. I bought it last February and the novelty still hasn't worn off yet.
In case you haven't found it yet, there's a great forum at uklegacy.com.
Spantney said:
Awesome, it looks like a good one! I also picked up a Legacy just before the lockdown hit, mine is JDM also but in manual.
That's also a lovely one, a WR isn't it? Not many in that blue. Happy with it?ndtman said:
tomble22 said:
Hooray!! I bought a £500 A2 blind the other day and it's turned out fine, apart from stinking of cigs and dog! It'll be fine....
Audi A2? Thread please as always found these to be interesting cars.OP - good luck
S100HP said:
That's also a lovely one, a WR isn't it? Not many in that blue. Happy with it?
Yeah it is. I love it, however due to lockdown it's barely turned a wheel since I had it. Its still on its original tank of petrol from when I picked it up!I bet you are itching with excitement to get yours now! I know for the same MY as mine, the auto versions actually had a smaller turbo and 260bhp as opposed to 280bhp, which is one of the reasons I went for the manual. Do you know if that's the same for your one? Subaru might have changed it on the facelift but I don't know much about them.
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