2006 Legacy, 2.5 engine & issues to look out for?
Discussion
Afternoon all,
I'm in the market for a reliable, spacious estate that I'll be using sparingly, 2 or 3 times a week to make regular 40 mile round trips. I've found one on the classifieds with the 2.5l N/A engine and I can't seem to find much information on this engine online using other sources.
I'm aware the economy of this unit isn't fantastic for the 163hp output, but coming from a 59hp Toyota iQ micro-car, this will be a HUGE boost with the 4x4 as well, and I've got motorbikes if I want to go fast ;D.
Are there any MAJOR issues that I should keep my eyes wide open to with this unit specifically, or any other drivetrain components on a 2005/early 2006 Legacy. the mileage on this example is pretty low at under 50k and MOT history seems encouraging, no mention of RUST but also some infrequent usage in the last decade, indicating it might've been parked up and sat for a year or two at a time.
Spec seems good for the money - asking price around 2.8k, it has electric heated memory leather seats, sunroof, and so on.
Worryingly the seller can't seem to spell so this isn't a great first impression. Coming from an s2000 this will be a very different car for me, and I've not owned a scooby before so I'm all ears for the rare knowledge.
Any tips regards this model, engine and year would be appreciated. Thanks guys.
I'm in the market for a reliable, spacious estate that I'll be using sparingly, 2 or 3 times a week to make regular 40 mile round trips. I've found one on the classifieds with the 2.5l N/A engine and I can't seem to find much information on this engine online using other sources.
I'm aware the economy of this unit isn't fantastic for the 163hp output, but coming from a 59hp Toyota iQ micro-car, this will be a HUGE boost with the 4x4 as well, and I've got motorbikes if I want to go fast ;D.
Are there any MAJOR issues that I should keep my eyes wide open to with this unit specifically, or any other drivetrain components on a 2005/early 2006 Legacy. the mileage on this example is pretty low at under 50k and MOT history seems encouraging, no mention of RUST but also some infrequent usage in the last decade, indicating it might've been parked up and sat for a year or two at a time.
Spec seems good for the money - asking price around 2.8k, it has electric heated memory leather seats, sunroof, and so on.
Worryingly the seller can't seem to spell so this isn't a great first impression. Coming from an s2000 this will be a very different car for me, and I've not owned a scooby before so I'm all ears for the rare knowledge.
Any tips regards this model, engine and year would be appreciated. Thanks guys.
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