Why is this subaru legacy gt so cheap?

[debian0001]

13,800...

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Also, how painful are timing belt changes on these cars?

 

[Dr. Detroit]

Because its not a GT?

 

[NutBucket]

Timing belt changes are pretty easy. Plenty of space, only trick is making sure the cams are lined up.

 

[Ferzerp]

Change thread title to "Why is this subaru legacy within $150 of KBB retail?"

 

[Throckmorton]

Because gold is a horrible color?

 

[phucheneh]

Because gold is a horrible color?

Not gold. SHAM-PAG-EN, dammit.

It works on some cars. Easy to maintain (like silver), at least.

 

[CraigRT]

Isn't that roughly what they are worth?
They have never been insanely good for resale value.

 

[Ferzerp]

Isn't that roughly what they are worth?
They have never been insanely good for resale value.

It is within $150 of KBB for the excellent condition retail price. It's not a GT like the OP states. It's just a normal model with the special edition package.

So yeah, that's what it's "worth".

 

[Phanuel]

Not gold. SHAM-PAG-EN, dammit.

It works on some cars. Easy to maintain (like silver), at least.

Sham pag ney

 

[debian0001]

Dang, I for some reason thought it was a GT.. anyways.. if it's at KBB... could I talk them down still?

 

[power_hour]

Dang, I for some reason thought it was a GT.. anyways.. if it's at KBB... could I talk them down still?

Prices are always flexible. Car looks pretty clean and straight. Colour is kinda meh though.

 

[NutBucket]

Just look for an '06 or '05. Should be able to get a clean GT for less than that.

 

[Vetterin]

It only was a $20K car when new. FWIW, I had an 06 Legacy GT wagon and that car was one of the best cars I've ever had.

 

[CraigRT]

It only was a $20K car when new. FWIW, I had an 06 Legacy GT wagon and that car was one of the best cars I've ever had.

I would love one of those.
They are stupid hard to find in manual.

 

[Vetterin]

I would love one of those.
They are stupid hard to find in manual.

They weren't all that easy to find even when new. I got more compliments on that car than any car I've owned and if I wouldn't have moved 40 miles from my work I'm sure I would still have it today.

 

[T2urtle]

Just look for an '06 or '05. Should be able to get a clean GT for less than that.

but maybe 125-150k miles on it. Some people love it some people dont.

a 05 LGT recently showed up 05 LGT non-limited blk/blk 95k 5spd for $8900. Posted at NOON on CL and sold right around 730PM.

 

[NutBucket]

Sounds about right. I sold my '05 GT non-limited last year for $10.5k with just under 100k on it. Buyer flew in to pick it up.

 

[T2urtle]

With the thread on sleeper cars. LGT forester xt or any turbo Subaru that doesn't have wrx/still badging are big sleepers.

These cars have a good following. People just don't end up with a LGT, kinda like people don't end up with a m3.

 

[NutBucket]

My alignment guy liked to call the LGT "an STi in sheep's clothing".

 

[wirednuts]

there are so many subarus in my town that the other half of the people hate them. but i do get it, they are awd and good gas mileage. and built well.

ive been wanting to get one, but i just cant let go of my ranger. i look too good in it, and its just a such a little beast

 

[T2urtle]

Good gas mileage? I thought they have little under average. Like 20-23 mixed.

 

[NutBucket]

New ones with the CVT are quite good. I averaged low 20's with the GT. I thought that was acceptable for 300hp.

 

[Ferzerp]

New ones with the CVT are quite good. I averaged low 20's with the GT. I thought that was acceptable for 300hp.

300 hp gets you high 20's these days....

 

[NutBucket]

not with AWD and for $25k....

 

[debian0001]

So I checked the car out. For having 33,000 miles it had way too many scratches all over.. bumper, back driver side light area, skirt, door etc... I passed... oh well.