Subaru_dude

Hey from Morristown (also East from you). There is a '96 model Legacy in the Pull-a-part in Knoxville. I could check it out on my next trip there for you and get the mileage, condition etc.

A few weeks ago I replaced both rear struts on my '89 GL Touring wagon. Got tires for my 15" pugs and now I'm riding on them. but since I bought it I've also replaced the thermostat, both radiator hoses and the radiator itself. Tomorrow for the Outback: New tires, replace front right axle, and drain tranny grease in favor of some Redline 75/90 ns.

I did the same thing to a '78 chevy pickup. I think it has more to do with the shape of the door than the sheetmetal itself.

This is why I am SO glad I came across this site and why I will also be driving Subarus for a VERY long time. The larger Toyota and Honda boards aren't nearly as technically oriented as this board. If you have a problem, the solution can be found here.

Nawww no oogah horn for this one. I might get some extra loud KCs or something though. Washed and waxed it today, boy does it shine. will post a pic or 2 later tonight or tomorrow. The camera's dead for now.

188 miles to 7.01 gals of gas. 26-27mpg. Half was highway, half stop and go/backroads with a/c on about half the time. I'm pretty impressed. The Impreza was only slightly better than that and it had no a/c. We'll see how I do straight highway. That 6 disc CD changer is SWEET. The cruise is sweet, the sound is sweet, it's super comfortable... this car is awesome. I've gotta say, this is only my 2nd new gen Subaru but judging by the way this thing drives with 186,000 miles on it, it must have been one hell of a car brand new. I'm guessing it'll take another 200,000 to depreciate to the point my Impreza is now lol.

Just gave the Impreza wagon to my nephew (still in the family at least), the coupe is for sale, I'm keeping the touring wagon and I only have one EA82 sedan but lots of parts. That Touring wagon suprises me. I've been driving it for about 3 weeks now and it does just fine on the interstate. 70-75 for an hour straight and still averages just under 30mpg. If I slow down to 65 I can manage 32mpg.

Here's a 56K friendly pic. And the rest of them: http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q200/SMASHmySOOByDONTya/Subarus/DSC_0060.jpg http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q200/SMASHmySOOByDONTya/Subarus/DSC_0063.jpg http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q200/SMASHmySOOByDONTya/Subarus/DSC_0064.jpg http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q200/SMASHmySOOByDONTya/Subarus/DSC_0065.jpg

Well it's a done deal. Drove it the 45 or so miles from Knoxville and boy do I like it Rides way smoother than my Impreza, WAY more power, WAY more room, WAY more comfortable. I'll post pics tomorrow.

Low 30s sounds good. I like the idea of a bigger tank too. My Impreza needs a fill-up every 11 gallons (about 350 miles). With a 120 mile a day commute, it seems like I'm filling up every couple of days. I very much preferred the interior on the Outback over the Imprezas too. Yeah the price is right for around here. $2800 in excellent condition. KBB value is $4,040.

went and had a look at a '96 5-spd Outback with 186,000 miles. It was in Idaho until 2001 and they have all the service records and a full carfax report. It's in GREAT condition inside and out. Everything works except for the 12v socket in the front. It has a 5 disc CD changer under the passenger side front seat and Clarion CD player. It also has the coveted non-interference EJ22. No apparent leaks either and mostly garage kept. They're the 2nd owners but the original owners had it until 2006. What are all you Outback owners getting for mileage with the 2.2 and the 5spd? I'm really hoping for about 30mpg highway but have heard I should expect closer to 26-27. And what kind of RPMs would I be turning at say, 70? It seemed quick so I'm guessing kinda high. And are there any aftermarket rear swaybars or something from another Soob that's thicker? I'd like a little less body roll. I'll post pics sometime near the end of the week if I pick it up.

Thanks Greenley, that's what I was looking for.

Does anybody run dual exhaust on their daily? I was thinking of the more practical benefits (if I have a headgasket leaking it'll be easier to tell which one it is depending on how it fails). It seems to me that some performance would be gained too because of the equal length. Can anybody confirm whether or not I would gain or lose anything? Thanks.

Different kind of T. TURBO!!! I still see that thing driving around actually.

Yep. The extra 2 inches of headroom in the back really doesn't make any difference, but I've always wanted one and I finally got it. I have all kinds of plans for this one, but who knows what'll happen. Ideally: EJ22 swap 3" lift snorkel custom bumpers with lights welded rear diff yadda yadda yadda

Bridgestone Turanza 195/60/r15s (I know, crud tire) mounted on 15" pugs. Pugs courtesy of Isial from Kingsport.

That thing looks AWESOME!!!!! I would TOTALLY drive that to work (union job, union built or die attitude). Yeah I would like to see some under hood/interior/close up exterior pics of that rig. Nice job!!

Some of the best looking Subarus on this board came to be because the people who owned them put time and money into them. It's not about the money, it's about the release when the job is said and done and you can relish in your efforts. Keep on

Yes I think it is... something like Ghost or something is their board name. Started out with 15" 5 spoke pugs with no lift. Looked beautiful too.

I think you should DEMAND that it be bench tested before being sent to you. Then you and they will know for sure it's good or bad before they ship it.

got sold last night guys.

He said it has some body damage to one of the rear quarters, have no idea how bad it is though. Not looking too forward to the automatic, but 90% of my driving is on the interstate anyway. The AWD will be a very nice upgrade from my fwd Impreza. Maybe this one will have some more balls, it MUST have a little more than my gutless EJ18 wagon. The other EJ18 coupe I bought from the guy in Cookeville is sitting in the Wal-Mart parking lot with a FS sigh on it. Driving it there, I realized it had quite a bit more pep than my EJ18 Impreza wagon. I may have a clogged cat, it has an exhaust leak just at the mid-pipe to y-pipe connection yet it's still pretty quite. Still gets descent mileage though. At any rate that car is going to my nephew if this coupe is in as good of shape as it sounds.

"95 subaru impreza 2.2l auto. 150,xxx miles. owned since 06 and have driven everyday since. lots of new parts, axels, bearings, radiator, and more. all done by local dealer. has a head gasket leak but still runs and drives. Awd. 2 door. body is rough but very clean interior and 25-30 mpg" Headgasket on an EJ22? Overheated? He said he took it to the dealer for a check engine light and they told him it was leaking so I don't know. I'll have to have a look. Seems to me it wouldn't need a HG unless it was overheated. But anyway the asking price is.... $475. So even if it needs a headgasket I think it will be mine.

Yes the Impreza I think has a 3.90 transmission and the Legacy has a 4.11 tranny.

No, it's turqoise actually. Here's a pic.