1989 Legacy GT - What to look for?

[05LGT]

Hi,

I'm looking at a 1989 Legacy GT wagon (auto) used. Seller claims the car is in good condition, very little rust and 225,000 kms.

What "gotchas" should I look for? She said there may be a leak from the head gasket area. I've got an 05 Legacy GT Wagon, but I wouldn't mind having a winter beater (or just an auto-x car).

Thanks,

[brodie.gordon]

do you mean a 1998 legacy gt wagon? if so these are notorious for leaking headgaskets. if you don't mind shelling out a good chunk of change to get the headgasket replaced, go for it. or if you can do this yourself, even better. other than that, a great car.

[Legacy777]

I'm guessing he's overseas, maybe Austrailia or New Zealand.

[05LGT]

Nope, Canada.. too bad, because the guy selling doesn't know the difference between 1989 and 1999.

He sent me pics this morning, it's actually a 99 Outback.

Too bad..

[Legacy777]

Ahh....that sucks.