Subaru Legacy tuned by STI

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This will be a bit of a slow one. Just bought the below car. It's still in Japan though. Hopefully, will be on the road over here come January 2021.
Been searching for nearly a year for this spec. Pearl white, low owner/mileage, factory standard with the auto box (60% rear bias compared with 50/50 F/R for the manual). 2007 model with 49k miles on it. Comes standard with Bilstein suspension, 4 pot Brembo brakes, twin scroll turbo, half leather/alcantara trim, and a host of other STI parts.

Anyway, few pictures from the dealership in Japan. It's been removed from sale now and I just have to sit and wait for it. Will be a long 16 weeks.

Edited by MDMA . on Sunday 20th September 14:24

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Roboticarm said:

These are awesome.
Nearly pushed the button on one myself a few years from quay imports. I've always liked the impreza but there's just something a bit more understated about the legacy, think I'm right in saying these have to be ran on super unleaded due to the maps.

As you say, a long wait for it to arrive but will be worth it, a fast, petrol, 4wd, auto is an awesome setup

Morning. Yes, 100 in Japan so needs 99 over here (but can be mapped for lower grade fuel). I will have it re-mapped as soon as it lands anyway. This will make the most of 99, remove the factory speed limit and the cruise control which is set to 67 mph. Safe limit for these is no more than 300 bhp, but with the auto box, nearly 400 ft/lb of torque can be achieved from a little over 3000 rpm. The twin scroll isn't designed for all out bhp, more a nice linear surge from low down.
I've got a few little mods planned, nothing big. Needs to be slightly lower, wheels needs to be darker, fresh set of discs and pads, new tyres all round, full detail inside and out and a full service including belt and fluid change.

Edited by MDMA . on Saturday 20th February 08:14

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Few more pics.

Edited by MDMA . on Saturday 12th September 09:32

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Elatino1 said:

Looks very nice. Would have definitely gone for a manual myself but people have other preferences. Congrats.

I think these suit the auto better, IMO. They're not a hot hatch/sports car really, more a cruiser/GT car.
Since having the DSG box, I don't want a manual again. Unless youre really on it, I don't see the point of a manual box anymore. That's just me though

Edited by MDMA . on Saturday 12th September 19:02

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giblet said:

How much will this set you back including import fees etc if you don’t mind me asking?

Always had a soft spot for these, looks like a very clean example

This one will be a little over 12k landed, on the road, ready to drive off. Obviously, they will be cheaper once they are here. The first owner will always take the hit on the VAT/import/shipping etc. But to me, I don't think 12k is too bad. I intend to keep it for a few years as a second car anyway, so will only do a couple of thousand miles a year in it (if that).

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The actual cost of the car wasn't too bad. It's everything else that bumps up the price. I've wanted one for years and have been waiting for a factory standard one to come up for sale. As soon as I saw this one, I knew I had to have it.

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Chazdad said:

Ive been looking into these myself.
Autos are a fair bit cheaper than manuals
I take it you bought from a trader there instead of auction
Im lucky my mates an agent.
Looks a nice car

Yes, searched and found the car at a dealership. I then asked Torque GT would they handle it all, which they said yes to. I paid them £1000 upfront for their guy to go down and inspect it, do a report, get all the information etc. Once it came back as good, I was asked if I wanted to proceed. Agreed to this, then I had to pay 60-70% of the total on the road price. I got an invoice for £7750 which I then paid. The remaining money will then be paid when it's ready to collect. All in all, it moved very quickly (2 days) and can't fault Torque GT one bit. Nothing but professional and the communication has been brilliant from Tom.

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I think the Legacy is just a little less under the radar than the FSTI. I've always likes estate cars and I daily a Legacy too. It's been 100% reliable in the 7 years I've had it. All its needed is discs, pads, a battery and a new lambda sensor.
I can't wait to get it and put my stamp on it.

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RDB said:

That looks like a great find. It looks immaculate underneath too. I've got a manual 2007 GT Spec B in the same colour and they're great cars.

Those are just generic ones of the underside I had saved from the brochure

But it is really clean underneath. No surface rust on any of the parts.

Last few pics from the dealer -

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Spantney said:

Very nice indeed! I also acquired a JDM Legacy from Torque GT earlier in the year. I was super impressed with their service and wouldn't hesitate to get another car through them. I'm even more impressed with the car, it's epic!

If you are interested in lowering the car at all, I would recommend Tein springs. I put them on mine and it lowers it a decent amount but isn't too brutal. I can fill the back of the car and have no rubbing issues!

Looking forward to seeing your journey with this one

Here's mine



Cheers, Ant.

Edited by Spantney on Monday 14th September 19:16

Yours looks great too. Did you manage to fit the Brembos yet?

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Small update. Car has now moved to the docks ready to be shipped.

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It will be getting a Dinitrol treatment at TGT when it arrives. Part of the import service with them.

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I found the car at the dealer in Japan but they do advertise on goo-net.com

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Ready for loading.

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rossub said:

MDMA . said:

It will be getting a Dinitrol treatment at TGT when it arrives. Part of the import service with them.

If it’s just the standard treatment, it doesn’t go far enough. Only the bits they can see are sprayed, so behind the bumpers, under trays and sill covers are left bare. It costs extra to have all that removed and done properly, with chassis rails injected too.

Actually I’d consider just picking it up from them bare and getting a specialist to do it for £600 ish.

Edited by rossub on Thursday 8th October 07:26

Might not be a bad idea. It will only be a second car anyway. I normally do less than 2k miles a years in a second car, if that. I've only done 3k miles in the Pirelli in 30 months.
Not sure why I'm even getting it! Just always wanted one

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Just had word that the ship has left Japan. Should be able to track the journey tomorrow once they send the link.

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rossub said:

If you have the name of the ship, vesselfinder.com is great - no need to register.

The boat with the Mrs’ car on it is currently in dock in Greece

I have it now. Just outside Shanghai. Due to land in Southampton on the 16th December.

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rossub said:

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I have it now. Just outside Shanghai. Due to land in Southampton on the 16th December.

What boat is it out of interest?

HÖEGH TRAVELLER, i think! Link was on my work PC. At home now.

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Nincompoop said:

Lovely Legacy, MDMA. Spec B 3.0R Tourer owner here.

Having come over from a pre-facelift Outback Rn, the flappy paddles revolutionise the driving experience, right down to the rev-matching throttle blip on downshifts.

I was pricing up winter jobs on the Outback and saw this for sale; did some quick calculations and realised that I could move to this for less than the cost of cashing in the old one and the parts needed for the works. Even the Mrs approves - win.

Enjoy in good health. Looking forward to reading more as it happens!

Looks nice. Bonnet vent also. Has it been turbo'd?

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The daily is a UK spec 2.5se. Now on 135k miles I think. Still going strong, doesn't use any oil or water, serviced every year and never missed a beat. Only big things its had was a clutch and single mass fly wheel conversion around 90k miles and a full stainless system about the same time as it was cheaper than a standard rear Y section. Both were done prior to purchase by the previous owner who bought it brand new. This one also has the high/low range box too.

Edited by MDMA . on Saturday 14th November 12:57