jasinwa

Finally got myself a car after looking for 3 months or more! Picked up an 04 Legacy GT sedan. 5 speed....nice car, I think. The only thing I wish it had was auto climate control. It's in the owners manual so maybe available. Can a manual climate control be converted to automatic? If so, anyone know what needs to be done/parts to purchase, etc...or should I just take it to a shop? Jeff

yea, I gave up on the salvage title....they wanted too much still.....so not worth a 200 mile drive to even look at it... Still looking but will stay with used, non-salvage. 95 2.2 preferably, otherwise like a 98-01 GT or GT ltd...

It is already rebuilt, so I won't know all done, but they have/will provide receipts for the repair. I most likely wouldn't worry about selling it....or way later. The car I have now is an 88 Celica gts and I have had it since '94 !!

sorry, it is an outback legacy limited....I must've not been concentrating and have been looking at GT's all along!

thx all....I better contact my insurance company Monday, just to see if it's worth it. The car sure *seems* really nice, though!

I can ask about those things...I asked about the frame - they have a frame straightener but I don't know what printout/reports it does. they do have 4 wheel alignment papers from a thid party.... I don't know i could measure anything precise enough! thx guys...

thx. kilroy, I maybe wasn't clear...it's an Outback Legacy limited.... I kbb'ed it at 13,765 (good cond), 12,530 fair cond. but it does sound too high priced, although everything is back to 'mint' condition (the car really is clean) - but it will have that branded title... ps - I keep my cars till about death (still have my 88 celica gts, 170K miles), so am not too worried bout resale value! 2002 Subaru Outback Limited Sedan 4D Excellent $14,665 Good $13,765 Fair $12,530

I am still looking for a legacy sedan...turned down about 8 so far - I must be a picky SOB !! saw an 02 outback limited with 60k, in what looks like excellent condition, rides tight for an automatic. It is a salvage title, hit from the back. bumper, etc replaced, all with Subaru parts, etc...all receipts etc. I normally wouldn't do salvage but car looks good, licensed mech, alignment good, etc...since hit from behind, I am think the engine's basically unaffected (except from the jolt, of course...)... asking 11k - how would I consider pricing a salvage title?

I thought auto started in 90/10 mode.....not total FWD... I live in the Seattle area and on a steep hill, if that makes a difference...

Putting aside stick vs. automatic (I like stick myself, but my wife wants me to buy auto. so she can drive my car!!)..... Does anyone have an opinion ( ) about which type of AWD process is best, the one used in sticks or automatics? thx...

thanks guys...I also found a subaru independent shop in N. Hollywood... I may also call the guys in Monrovia.. thx! Jeff

Is anyone (or know of anyone) a good Soobie mechanic that can check out a car for me? I am up in Seattle and may not be able to get down there but am interested in a car...would like it checked.... The owner is in Pasadena and would visit a close by shop....I'd handle payment as needed..... If so, please PM me or email me jasinwa at comcast dot net replace the 'at' and 'dot' with their symbols and there would be no spaces at all. thanks - Jeff

Wow, really nice. but is it AWD?

AS best as I can see, at least for the Legacy (sedan), the bulletproof 2.2L engine last year was 2000. Besides engine transplants, of course... But that was a Phase 2 engine, I think introduced in 1999.....is it still a non interference engine? I still haven't bough my car (the wife and kid both have soobs) and was/am looking at the 98 Leg GT/Ltd....but because of a lot of discussions on HG probs, not sure..... While mentioning HG issues, does anyone know what actual percentage of failure the 2.5 phase 1 experiences? I mean, if 3% or something like that, the percentages are still with me in general....but if 15% instead....

ooops yup, I posted in the wrong topic.... I did a search and just figured to add to one already there, not realiziung it happened in older models too. If the mod could del my reply if they feel it is not appropriate, please do! Otherwise, I am in process of buying it...either a 98 gt ltd or a 92 or similar svx...

I heard there are 2 types of tests... 1. The sniffer that sniffs HC's in the coolant. I think most shops have this tester and will charge. For example, I am thinking of buying a 98 Leg GT and would have this test run.....(I think, see below) 2. Some type of dye test, also as noted in this thread. What I don't know but hoping someone can verify: Is HC buildup accumulative of momentary, for testing? For example, what if the owner just flushed their radiator/fluids a day ago? Would both tests still catch a HG problem (this would assume accumulation is not needed)? I am thinking the sniff test is most accurate, as it seems most soobie mechanics have it...some have the dye test.. Nice little article here

thx Spark...but they are both Legacy's!!

eval = mechanic evaluation The other one is out...but I was trying to figure out if 7.5K for a 60K miles gt ltd is an OK price...sounds like you think it's high. I don't really know what they go for in the Seattle area, as I couldn't find anything too similar to compare.

The 98 Leg GT LTD owner and I spoke and he will let the car go for $7500....he said I could take it or leave it after having the eval done. I tried researching prices on CL, etc....but didn't find enough info. It has just a few miles less that 60K and is in decent condition...few dings and that's about it. Do we think it's worth even having an eval done at that price? I would have to meet him tomorrow evening at my mech so hoping to get a few opinions to help decide....I am right on the border on this one!

was just kidding, therefore the tongue sticking out!!

A good soobie mechanic (dealer or not) will be able to do the test. They measure the HC coming out of the radiator... I think on this site there is info on it. There are kits you can buy also, to test yourself... Check this link out for my local soobie guy... Click me "If you don’t have the luxury of a 4 gas analyzer you can purchase an engine block leak detection kit from your local NAPA autoparts store. Part Number 700-1006 for under $50. This kit uses a fluid that changes color when it chemically reacts with coolant containing exhaust gas."

maybe it's this... Click me I just picked the first one I saw....

SO I got under there and saw the tcu and wiring....doesn't seem that I can get a paperclip in there to hook a meter up to...having trouble getting the connector off as I can see the backside if the conn to see how it comes off. But I did notice that just by the TCU there is a pair of green single pin connectors that are disconnected. One is a yellow wire, the other side is a black wire....I will see if I can see where they go... Should it be connected? Don't want to do it yet till I know I won't screw anything up. Looks like the conns are meant for each other. This is not the black/green conns on the other side of the steering column mean for the ecu stuff....

yup, wouldn't do anything at this time without knowing it's been done with success!! Still have to buy the car!...but I do have my duaghter's 93 Leg LS to play with @ subrat84 - I don't think it's hj either....right up the alley for my question anyway!

I was thinking of doing something like cutting a hole in the panel, attatching a tube (like 2 or 3" diameter) to a filter, then into "something"!! I don't know much about these cars...