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Old 10-22-2008, 08:19 PM
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Re: Considering a 1997 Legacy 2.5GT

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Yeah that would be an AMC Legacy (aka Outback sedan). I've never been a fan of the outback in that it costs more, handles worse, gets worse gas mileage and brakes worse then the comparable Legacy. Only reason to get one is if you have a heck of a driveway drop off IMO

Handles worse than WHAT?? I know a guy with a LT-1 Corvette and an Outback wagon. HE said that the Outback handles " ABOUT the SAME", but the 'vette' has more power.
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Old 10-23-2008, 03:48 PM
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Re: Considering a 1997 Legacy 2.5GT

How about a 96 LSi Wagon? What engine should it have and what to look for?
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Old 10-23-2008, 04:15 PM
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Re: Considering a 1997 Legacy 2.5GT

96 lsi takes the 2.5l engine most notorious year for HG's i believe.

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Old 10-23-2008, 04:29 PM
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Re: Considering a 1997 Legacy 2.5GT

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How about a 96 LSi Wagon? What engine should it have and what to look for?
The 96 had the weak 150hp engines and still took premium fuel.
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Just about every one I have seen that has not had that done yet, needs it done shortly after buying it. You should not have a problem finding one.
Where is a good place to look? I check autotrader and cars.com and ebay but never seem to find anything at all under 2k...maybe my timing sux
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Re: Considering a 1997 Legacy 2.5GT

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96 lsi takes the 2.5l engine most notorious year for HG's i believe.

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You sure? I seem to think that the lsi had the 2.2l in 96. Thought it was only the 2.5 for the GT and the Outcrap (with an auto). If it is a 2.5 run! Its the dohc version that as YT states is the best for gambling that you're head gasket will go.

If it is a 2.2 the biggest issue I've noticed is of course the auto tranny (make sure the tires match, fluid smells good but not new etc.) and rust in the rear panel above the wheelwell.
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Old 10-23-2008, 05:35 PM
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Re: Considering a 1997 Legacy 2.5GT

It turns out the 96 is Jay's. Small world. It has the 2.5 and has had it redone. If it survives the appointments, I can see her next week.
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Re: Considering a 1997 Legacy 2.5GT

Yay for my wagon! Hate to sell but need the $$$.
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Re: Considering a 1997 Legacy 2.5GT

I've canceled all the appointments minus one, where the girl interested already rented a car to come look at it. If i canceled on her she'd be out the money for the rental with nothing to show, and i'd feel bad about that. If she doesn't buy it, though, it's all yours if you like what you see when you check it out. I can't believe how much interest I recieved on it though, considering i listed it for sale a few months ago and recieved one email, and the person checked it out and offered me $1000 for it. Needless to say I still have it.
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Old 10-23-2008, 06:09 PM
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Re: Considering a 1997 Legacy 2.5GT

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I've canceled all the appointments minus one, where the girl interested already rented a car to come look at it. If i canceled on her she'd be out the money for the rental with nothing to show, and i'd feel bad about that. If she doesn't buy it, though, it's all yours if you like what you see when you check it out. I can't believe how much interest I recieved on it though, considering i listed it for sale a few months ago and recieved one email, and the person checked it out and offered me $1000 for it. Needless to say I still have it.
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Re: Considering a 1997 Legacy 2.5GT

Yeah, i'll be brutally honest. However she is a college student without a lot of money and no clue with cars, so she needs something that is reliable and won't leave her stranded, yet she can't afford to keep repairing a vehicle, and the wagon is near indestructable. However, if she doesn't have cash in hand tomorrow, she's SOL.

Also, here's a great reason to always be 100% up front about cars when you go to sell, you never know if you know the person on hte other end! Plus it's just polite
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Old 10-23-2008, 06:40 PM
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Yeah, i'll be brutally honest. However she is a college student without a lot of money and no clue with cars, so she needs something that is reliable and won't leave her stranded, yet she can't afford to keep repairing a vehicle, and the wagon is near indestructable. However, if she doesn't have cash in hand tomorrow, she's SOL.

Also, here's a great reason to always be 100% up front about cars when you go to sell, you never know if you know the person on hte other end! Plus it's just polite
It was odd to end up finding out we knew each other.

I told the wife, and she said she wants this car. You better be careful Jay. Hell has no fury like a scorned woman! She WILL find you!

Plus this is some college girl. I'm family!
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Old 10-24-2008, 03:41 AM
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Re: Considering a 1997 Legacy 2.5GT

So I am driving/buying my stepmother's '97 Legacy 2.5 GT wagon (since my '99 Civic SI gotten stolen and stripped). We had the head gaskets done less han a year ago (at around 155,000 miles). I am wondering what what would be the best engine swap for her? I would like to go kinda cheap but at least have another daily driver that isn't an absolute bore. Funny thing is that once I started driving her, she started to perk up... my stepmom must have driven her like a granny.

The body has a bit of damage (stepsister doesn't know how to pull out of the garage without running into the doorway --> smacks forehead). The engine does have that "piston slap" that my stepmom said it had since new... but is still running strong at over 160,000 miles. The radiator, head gaskets, and suspension are all brand new. I'm wondering if it is worth it to do a WRX or/STi engine swap and what the cost would be... tranny swap needed or not (guessing nescesary).
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Re: Considering a 1997 Legacy 2.5GT

The 2.5's have pep, especially if they're automatic. With a 4.44, you've got the lowest gear ratio. Why would you want to swap it? It'd be a hell of a lot easier, and not that much more expensive, to just buy a wrx.
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Re: Considering a 1997 Legacy 2.5GT

The one appointment I had canceled, so it's all you. Let me know.
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