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Did I just buy the Famous 161 mile Ebay Car?
OK... here is the story. About three weeks ago I saw an ad on Autotrader stating that Downtown Subaru in Oakland had a 1997 Red LSi for sale with 33,000 miles on the clock. I called them to see if they still had it and a few days later drove up to the Bay Area (for business anyway) and checked it out.
It was in fantastic (considering the age) shape... drove like new. The only problem was the mirrors and side "garnish" panels we faded. Also the hood badge was missing. I asked what the deal was with this car and had a look at the car fax report: CarFax Report The report showed that this car sat at a dealer in Colorado, "Shortline Automotive" from 1997-2002 with 168 miles on the odometer when it was sold to an airline pilot (a customer of the dealership) in Alameda California. See Carfax. From 2002-2009 it accumulated 32,000 some odd miles and serviced only at Downtown Subaru in Oakland. They showed me the full service history as well. I did a little investigating, because the carfax showed this weird amount of time and such little miles that I thought for certain that this car had to be a subject of some thread or another on this board. And here is what I found: http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/showthread.php?t=3650 http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/show...48&postcount=2 http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/show...6&postcount=20 I think this is the car... resurfaced now with 33,000 miles! What I have done to the car is the following: I repainted the garnish and mirror housings... did it the right way had my paint/body guys take it all off the car. I ordered an "Alcyone" badge to replace the missing Subaru Badge. What I will do: I want to replace the wheels with OEM stock ones once I find a set that are in good enough condition. I need to replace the two front struts. I want to install a transmission cooler, and lastly take care of separating piece of rubber molding on the drivers door. Other than that the car drives perfectly... like new. It will be garaged, driven not very often and shown off. No mods, no nuthin'! David Last edited by dbarnblatt; 11-16-2009 at 06:39 PM. |
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Re: Did I just buy the Famous 161 mile Ebay Car?
Wow! I'm so glad to hear an update on this car! I can't help but imagine that you purchased it for considerably less than learjeff!
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Re: Did I just buy the Famous 161 mile Ebay Car?
Great find!
But in the age of 3M double-sided tapes, what sort of idiot dealership drills into the fiberglass and uses POP RIVETS to attach a dealership badge? Making sure you never take it off. .
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. Subaru Ambassador 1996 Polo Green LSi #216..138,100 miles...SOLD JFICX8659TH100216.....Date of Manufacture: November 16, 1995..... Fuji Heavy Industries..Ōta North Plant....Ōta City,. Gunma Prefecture, Japan In-Service Date: January 2, 1997 "The Pristine Green Polo Machine” First Polo Green on the Network First Clear front turn signals, JDM Alcyone hood emblem, rear panel, and BOXER engine cover on the Network (US) (2000) First 5000K HID factory fog lights (2007) First SVX JDM BBS wheels on a USDM SVX (2013) HID lighting (5000K) for headlight and H3 fog lights, PIAA SuperExtreme 120W high beams, rebuilt EG33 longblock, Cometic head gaskets, Phase II flexplate, AMR aluminum radiator with custom silicone hoses, 160A high-output alternator in aluminum-ceramic coated case, new design alternator wiring upgrade v.4, rare factory headlight protectors, refinished JDM BBS mesh aluminum wheels and custom, polished billet aluminum new hex center caps, LED grille mod, R1 Concepts high-carbon cryo slotted rotors, Akebono ceramic pads, Goodridge S/S braided brake lines, Smallcar Stage 1 shift kit, ThermalTech aluminum/ceramic-coated valve covers, Energy Suspension urethane front & rear swaybar bushings, Bontrager22 rear swaybar with QS Components Chromoly Teflon/Kevlar endlinks, "$15.00/5 minute" suspension mod. Hella Supertone horns, Custom stainless steel exhaust system with 2" headpipes, Magnaflow cats, AeroTurbine AR25 resonator /AWD "Bullet" muffler. R.I.P. 2010 Subaru Outback Limited 2.5 CVT...338,000 miles. Totaled by a 1,300 lb. COW March 4, 2016 2014 Hyundai Avante Limited ...178,000 miles. Actually quieter and smoother than the Outback 2007 Mazda Miata MX-5 PRHT...102,000 miles. Plenty of parts, service and windshields. 4th Registered Network member —2/21/2001 My NEW locker..I...My Email..I..Wikipedia/SVX . . Last edited by svxcess; 12-06-2011 at 10:47 AM. |
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Re: Did I just buy the Famous 161 mile Ebay Car?
Glad to read it'll be garage kept and driven little. I always was afraid to leave my Legacy on the Venice streets overnight when I lived there. I can't imagine the paranoia that such a pristine car would elicit in me. Next time it's out to show off let me know, I'll be there with a camera and a smile.
Congrats on a great find.
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Re: Did I just buy the Famous 161 mile Ebay Car?
Hey well done on a great find.. I've been kinda lucky that way myself having snapped up a 92 here in New Zealand with 41,000Kms (25,600 miles) on the clock. I think mines been pampered all it's life....
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Re: Did I just buy the Famous 161 mile Ebay Car?
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I think they had 3M tape in 1997?! This whole dealer badge thing amazes me... it's such a midwest/east coast thing... we never had that sort of thing out here on the west coast. |
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Re: Did I just buy the Famous 161 mile Ebay Car?
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"He never drives it. He just rubs it with a diaper."
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'92 LS-L "Bandit" #362 formerly dark teal, repainted by prev owner Mods: ECUTune 2v7f, Earthworm bushings, Pioneer DVD/Bluetooth phone, Infinity Reference all around, tint, 17" wheels, custom seat belt computer, velcro visor Buying parts is like car payments. Someday she'll be all mine. |
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Re: Did I just buy the Famous 161 mile Ebay Car?
I got a big kick out this post by Ron Mummert in that 1st thread.
"I find that my box'o Zinfandel tastes better when storing it a week at home rather than drinking it in the liquor store's parking lot."
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Re: Did I just buy the Famous 161 mile Ebay Car?
Wow, that car was sold "new" in 2002 for 29.000$! Can i ask how much did you paid for that beauty?
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Re: Did I just buy the Famous 161 mile Ebay Car?
It was on autotrader for $9000
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Re: Did I just buy the Famous 161 mile Ebay Car?
the headlights...........so clear.
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Re: Did I just buy the Famous 161 mile Ebay Car?
Ron is awesome.
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Matt Locker Link 2015 BRZ Limited 6MT 92 Ebony LS-L ECUtune Stage2av1, Z32 MAF, 370cc injectors, TomsSVX intake, BontragerWorks 22mm RSB #003, HID Hi and Lo beams, OT endlink and bushing mods, PWR Aluminum radiator, Harvey's QC shift kit, 2.5" flowmaster 80 exhaust, 17" Michelin Pilot Sport A/S, Poly sway bar bushings, Slotted Bradi rotors, AFBeefcake powdercoated calipers, 97 grill, and a huge set of air horns. 300,000 miles and counting 92 Ebony LS-L. ecutune stage1v4, motorsport 1pc pulley. Garage Queen - sold to Dad in upstate NY 155,000 miles 19 Subaru Ascent Premium - -Hers !. 89 DL 4x4 little red wagon - a.k.a. The immortal suby. 275k R.I.P. |
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Re: Did I just buy the Famous 161 mile Ebay Car?
Wow thats a beauty. How many miles on it now.
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Re: Did I just buy the Famous 161 mile Ebay Car?
I am reminded at how bummed I was that I didn't have the means to buy it way back then.
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Re: Did I just buy the Famous 161 mile Ebay Car?
Woah, 2 year old thread!
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