JT95 Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 I just recently picked up a '95 Legacy LSI Wagon. About 130,000 miles on it. The car had some front damage, so I replaced the bumper assembly, hood, and one fender. I'm waiting for paper work to go through so I can finally license it this week and start driving it. I painted the body parts replaced, but will do a total paint over soon. (It's white and I want to add the two-tone scheme to the lower quarter of the car in dark grey.) The interior is super, except for a mildly worn spot on the driver's side leather seat. I do have to get a shop to replace a front wheel bearing that's worn as soon as I put the car on the road. I've only got $1,200 invested in this car, so I'm excited about it. I do have a few questions about my new ride, so if anyone can address one or more, I'd be very grateful. #1 The car has the factory cassette/cd changer controller radio combo. However, the cd changer unit was missing from the car when I bought it. (I know the changer was installed because its on the original window sticker) Does anyone know how interchangable the radio units are in various Subaru years? I want to replace the changer with minimal headache/expense, so I want to get one from a Subaru vehicle that will plug right up to my factory unit. #2 Anyone had any experience with the clear coat on Subaru's aluminum wheels? I need to redo the finish on my wheels. I've never fooled with re applying clear coat on aluminum wheels... #3 What kind of gas mileage do those who drive a 2.2 Legacy typically get. I do a lot of interstate driving, so I'm hoping for 27-32. Yes, my car is AWD. Thanks so much! -JT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaureltheQueen Posted August 24, 2004 Share Posted August 24, 2004 in my 91 I was pulling about 26 mpg mixture of freeway and city driving, and that was on the upper end of the scale of what people off legacycentral were getting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonOfScio Posted August 24, 2004 Share Posted August 24, 2004 my car with a tuneup, was getting about 20mpg city, 30mpg freeway on premium. I average about 25mpg because I do alot of highway and city driving. my "tuneup" as follows... cleaned the maf sensor new spark plugs new fuel filter switched to synthetic oil, new pcv valve, good oil filter. although a real tuneup would probably include a new timing belt (mine's still good) new plug wires, and valve adjustment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosDiosDeVerde86 Posted August 24, 2004 Share Posted August 24, 2004 #3 What kind of gas mileage do those who drive a 2.2 Legacy typically get. I do a lot of interstate driving, so I'm hoping for 27-32. Yes, my car is AWD. Thanks so much! -JT i go through about 12 gallons in my tank and fill it up at about 225-230 miles. you do the math....it's too early... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sasquatch Posted August 24, 2004 Share Posted August 24, 2004 my '90 Legacy gets about 320 miles on a tank on a regular basis (with 206k)....with that said, it can also get 260 miles on a tank....depends which car I commute in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rweddy Posted August 24, 2004 Share Posted August 24, 2004 #1 The car has the factory cassette/cd changer controller radio combo. However, the cd changer unit was missing from the car when I bought it. (I know the changer was installed because its on the original window sticker) Does anyone know how interchangable the radio units are in various Subaru years? I want to replace the changer with minimal headache/expense, so I want to get one from a Subaru vehicle that will plug right up to my factory unit. I am not sure what years will swap in, but I know I got a new(used) 6 disc changer for my subaru for 10 dollars on ebay. #3 What kind of gas mileage do those who drive a 2.2 Legacy typically get. I do a lot of interstate driving, so I'm hoping for 27-32. Yes, my car is AWD. Thanks so much! -JT With mostly interstate and automatic you will get 25-28ish. You will probably not break the 30 mpg mark, but driving style comes into play also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.