I've got a buddy selling a '95 Legacy L, AWD, 5 spd manual with 117,500 miles on it. He drives like my grandma and is an accountant...very anal, so I know he's taken care of it and it looks like it is in great shape. I have a '93 Legacy L automatic, front wheel drive and I was thinking about upgrading to the AWD, although I prefer my automatic for the long commute (50 miles each way in the Salt Lake valley snow would be MUCH better in AWD I'm thinking). He's selling it for $3500 negotiable. Anything mechanically different between the '93 and the '95? Do you think the AWD makes that much difference for a relatively flat commute?

NAH, you'll HATE it, sell it to me for NW Montana!

 

Actually, your FWD is probably all you need in your area, unless you go up to Park City on a regular basis ... I mean, you've done fine in the snow so far haven't you? But, if you don't mind stirring your own gears, you'll LOVE the AWD, and not just in the snow.

 

But seriously, if you don't buy it for yourself, list in in the marketplace for someone on the board, sounds like a good car, and a good deal with a little negotiation. Find out if the T-Belt and front case work is up-to-date, if not, try and get him to knock off $500 or so for known immediate future maintenance issues.

I probably won't buy it just because mine is adequate...and paid for. What "front case work" are you referring to? Is there some regular maintenance other than fluids that has to be done on the t-case?

 

I think I will post it for him. It's a good car.

Alright, it's in the marketplace. By the way, he'll have it in Wyoming over Christmas. If you really are interested I can get you talking to him.

Leg, I'm really quite happy with my current '95 Legacy AT, but I've got a couple of friends that are looking. I'll tell them about it. It's actually easier to get to SLC from here than most places Wyoming, on Big Sky Airlines, home of the 'Flying Drainpipes' (Fairchld Metroliners) AKA 'Lawn Darts'.

 

The 'front case work' ... when doing the T-belt it's best to do the seals, water pump, and tensioners (if needed) while it's all open.

 

Thanks for the posting.