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NCD(new car day): Subary Legacy GT Wagon

Discussion in 'Off Topic [BG]' started by rojo412, Mar 16, 2011.

  1. Mar 16, 2011 #1
    rojo412

    rojo412 Sit down, Danny... Supporting Member

    Feb 26, 2000
    Cleveland, OH.
    Well, new to me, really. Got sick of my Accord (bad shape, too small for gear), so I replaced it:

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    For a car in my area, this is IMMACULATE! Low miles, all service done, good price, and most importantly:
    It can easily fit my rig, some basses and maybe a groupie or too! (Just kidding, dear!).

    The bass related note of this (aside from it's functionality for this bassist) is that the old car will be sold to buy more bass gear.

    "WINNING!" - Carlos Estevez

    Now, off to the store in search of Indigo Girls albums, Birkenstocks, and flannel shirts. :bag:
     
  2. Mar 16, 2011 #2
    Passinwind

    Passinwind I know nothing. Commercial User

    Dec 3, 2003
    Columbia River Gorge, WA.
    Owner/Designer &Toaster Tech Passinwind Electronics
    Meh, Republican corporate lawyers, judges, and redneck cowboys drive those things out here all the time too. ;)

    What year is that one? My wife's about due for a newer Subie wagon.
     
  3. Mar 16, 2011 #3
    rojo412

    rojo412 Sit down, Danny... Supporting Member

    Feb 26, 2000
    Cleveland, OH.
    '98. New enough to work well, old to the point of STILL HAVING A CASSETTE DECK!!! (Hate those!)

    Waiting on the stereo wiring adapter to install my better stuff (pioneer head and infinity sub)
     
  4. Mar 16, 2011 #4
    TBird1958

    TBird1958 As a matter of fact....I am your Queen! Staff Member Gold Supporting Member

    Mar 13, 2008
    Seattle Washington
    Endorsing Artist Mike Lull T Bass pickups
    Mine is a '99 Outback - great car for bass gear and really good in the snow.

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    Not bad for a tailgate picnic with your gf/wife either.

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  5. Mar 16, 2011 #5
    MJ5150

    MJ5150 Moderator Staff Member Gold Supporting Member

    Apr 12, 2001
    Olympia, WA
    Nice.

    You going to trick it out?

    -Mike
     
  6. Mar 16, 2011 #6
    rojo412

    rojo412 Sit down, Danny... Supporting Member

    Feb 26, 2000
    Cleveland, OH.
    Not really. For a change, I have decided to just keep this one 100% functional.
    If you consider the stereo, satellite radio and subwoofer... then yes, it'll be slightly tricked.

    May get it tinted, may add a bike rack. Not going to turbo or lower or anything like that. Just want a reliable vehicle, for a change.
     
  7. Mar 16, 2011 #7
    MJ5150

    MJ5150 Moderator Staff Member Gold Supporting Member

    Apr 12, 2001
    Olympia, WA
    Well then, I won't suggest you go join up at legacygt.com. :D

    But, if you did decide to trick out your ride, that is the place to learn how to do it.

    -Mike
     
  8. Mar 16, 2011 #8
    rojo412

    rojo412 Sit down, Danny... Supporting Member

    Feb 26, 2000
    Cleveland, OH.
    Regular repairs... I do search the forums for those tips.

    Now IF I were to trick it out, I'd certainly want to do an STI swap and maybe even something silly like a RWD conversion... but that kind of money gets spent on bass stuff long before I can save it up.:bassist:
     
  9. Mar 16, 2011 #9
    GregC

    GregC Questlove, Black Thought, Hamilton Gold Supporting Member

    Jan 19, 2007
    NC
    Nice. I'm in the market for a new/used car--if I decide to emphasize ease of gear-hauling over gas mileage, it's probably going to be a Subaru wagon.
     
  10. Mar 16, 2011 #10
    MJ5150

    MJ5150 Moderator Staff Member Gold Supporting Member

    Apr 12, 2001
    Olympia, WA
    Is the walk from your workplace to Geno's getting to be too much for you Greg?

    :D

    -Mike
     
  11. Mar 16, 2011 #11
    BartmanPDX

    BartmanPDX

    Jan 21, 2005
    Probably my living room
    I have an Outback wagon and it is fantastic for gigging. Lots of room, never breaks down, goes absolutely everywhere with the AWD.

    Great gig wagon.
     
  12. Mar 16, 2011 #12
    Stinsok

    Stinsok

    Dec 16, 2002
    Central Alabama
    I have never heard the words "suck" and Subaru used together.
     
  13. Mar 16, 2011 #13
    GregC

    GregC Questlove, Black Thought, Hamilton Gold Supporting Member

    Jan 19, 2007
    NC
    LOL! Believe it or not, Mike, I have to drive 1-2 times a week.:D
     
  14. Mar 17, 2011 #14
    rojo412

    rojo412 Sit down, Danny... Supporting Member

    Feb 26, 2000
    Cleveland, OH.
    UPDATE: Sold my Accord for bass gear money...
    Well, that, and to fix a few small issues on the Legacy (squeaky noise when I turn right... sounds like rubbing an inflated balloon.)
     
  15. Mar 18, 2011 #15
    warwick.hoy

    warwick.hoy

    Aug 20, 2006
    Spokane, WA.
    Beta Tester: Source Audio.
    I love soobies,...those GT S/Ws are great cars. I almost bought one off of an untrustworthy used car lot,...but I got a screaming deal on a car that is often mistaken for a Subaru:

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    95 Accord Wagon. Bought it off of my wife's coworker who came $800 down from his asking price for us. Mechanically in great shape,...starting to need some maintenance but so far the only money I've had to put into it is oil, gas and tires and I've been driving it for a year and a half now. Tranny could use an overhaul. Comfortably hauls my gear. Same deal; adult owned with well kept service records.

    The only thing that set's Subaru slightly above Honda in my book is the AWD,...but with a set of studs,...I didn't have too much trouble getting around this winter.

    My cassette deck is kaput,...but I can get an RCA adapter that will plug into the CD changer signal input on the stock stereo.

    Once I get in a comfortable position with my new job; I want to get an old Loyale/Leone Wagon and fix her up.

    [​IMG]

    I think it's more for older Subarus but check the Ultimate Subaru Message Board.

    Ultimate Subaru Message Board
     
  16. Mar 18, 2011 #16
    rojo412

    rojo412 Sit down, Danny... Supporting Member

    Feb 26, 2000
    Cleveland, OH.
    My buddy has (and wanted me to find) an Accord Wagon. I'd have gotten one, too! But this came up and it has the AWD.

    His wagon has the JDM H22 Prelude motor in it (helped him with the swap). It's awesome!
     
  17. Mar 18, 2011 #17
    warwick.hoy

    warwick.hoy

    Aug 20, 2006
    Spokane, WA.
    Beta Tester: Source Audio.
    The Accord Wagons seemed rare in Virginia Beach,...but I've seen 3 or 4 CE-1s (my year) and 2 or 3 CB-7s (the model before mine). Mine's a Manual Tranny which I'm told only 200 manual wagons were sold in the US.

    I'd love to throw an H22 in mine, tranny could use an overhaul,...but I want backup transportation if I pull a project like that...it could happen but I've been too busy with my apprenticeship and not making a whole lot of money ATM. Projects for the future.

    I'm happy to be a bicycle commuter but the shop I'm working at is an hour bike ride away (by paved trails) and it's still a little cold. Plans are to bring the shop closer to town so I'd only be using my car to haul gear and to be part of the club (Either the Soobie club or the Accord Wagon Owners club).
     
  18. Mar 18, 2011 #18
    MJ5150

    MJ5150 Moderator Staff Member Gold Supporting Member

    Apr 12, 2001
    Olympia, WA
    My son just bought an 06 WRX last week. I sure hope they are as reliable as everyone says they are.

    warwick.hoy.....apprenticeship?

    -Mike
     
  19. Mar 18, 2011 #19
    warwick.hoy

    warwick.hoy

    Aug 20, 2006
    Spokane, WA.
    Beta Tester: Source Audio.
    :D

    Now I have to follow the CUP.