October 4, 200619 yr So i'm thinking about buying an 05 OB XT Limited. I want to know how long the engine will last.. i know they're not bullet proof like the good ol' 2.2L, but how long should i expect the motor & tubro to last? like.. 75k? 100k? anyone know? I found one that i like with 18k on it... and it's sooo shiney... and shiney things make me want to buy them but yeah... does anyone live in Boulder CO, and want to look at a car for me? and.. does anyone here have one of these XT's? have any major problems? any info would be awesome and yes.. my impreza is getting very old... and i need to take the tranny out and fix the AWD... and some wheel bearings :-\
October 4, 200619 yr Considering that its the same engine as the STi with a different Turbo and tuning, I think it ought to last 200k. I don't know all the details, but considering that it's a 250hp version of a 300hp stock, "reliable" 400hp on stock internals, engine I think it's probably a good motor. I'd say much better than the 2.0T
October 4, 200619 yr [...]I want to know how long the engine will last[...] The engine internals are all the same as the USDM STi's. The heads are different only because of bracketry; the cams are the same. There are STis running around with more than 75 k miles and no issues. If you check around on http://www.legacygt.com you will find quite a bit of engine/turbo/longevity information.
October 4, 200619 yr Hey - I'm not too close to Boulder (up in Evergreen), but it is closer than New Hampshire! If you don't find anyone else to check it out, I'll head over and look at it for you, if it can wait until Fri afternoon or later.
October 4, 200619 yr Author Hey - I'm not too close to Boulder (up in Evergreen), but it is closer than New Hampshire! If you don't find anyone else to check it out, I'll head over and look at it for you, if it can wait until Fri afternoon or later. the car sold last night it was on th elot for 5 days... eesh.. these things go fast!
October 4, 200619 yr you can go to a trusted dealer (if you can find one you trust) and order one from them. the used car managers go to mega auto auctions and use wholesalers to get cars on the lot, so if you really want one, they will get in the first one they see... you might not be able to get all of the spec you want, but they can get an xt for you
October 4, 200619 yr too bad you arent closer to PA..im looking to sell my GT Limited. what was the price on the one you were looking at by the way?
October 5, 200619 yr im glad to hear they last a long time. i drive an 05 xt limited 5eat that just had its 11k oil change. other than new shoes (michelin pilot sport a/s) i havent changed a thing. love it best car i ever owned so far.
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