possibly buying a '91 legacy

dave_t · Post by **dave_t** » Sun Aug 22, 2004 8:10 pm

i found a '91 legacy non-turbo sedan with the 5-spd for $1000 i was told to offer $750 and pay no more than $850 (canadian)

just by sitting in the car, driving around the lot, and looking at it i know it needs some work.... 4 tires, front suspension, and the ABS light is on (i don't know what it means though)... and thats all i know so far... can you guys tell me what i should be looking for?

Tleg93 · Post by **Tleg93** » Mon Aug 23, 2004 2:53 pm

I would say you should check out the condition of the frame for rust for one thing.

entirelyturbo · Post by **entirelyturbo** » Tue Aug 24, 2004 4:47 am

Either the valve cover gaskets are leaking or have been replaced, one or the other. Check the knock sensor (look on the block under the driver's side of the throttle body), they're notorious for cracking, and if it has a grey connector you should replace it anyway. Other than being sure routine maintenance has been done, timing belts changed, just judge the obvious stuff...

evolutionmovement · Post by **evolutionmovement** » Tue Aug 24, 2004 4:55 am

Worst case you can part it out and sell it for more than that.

Steve

93Leg-c · Post by **93Leg-c** » Tue Aug 24, 2004 5:47 am

subylvr2212, may I ask why should a knock sensor with the gray connector be replaced?

evolutionmovement · Post by **evolutionmovement** » Tue Aug 24, 2004 5:49 am

It's an older design prone to failure.

Steve

93Leg-c · Post by **93Leg-c** » Tue Aug 24, 2004 6:32 am

Thx! And what color connector is the new-type sensor?

THAWA · Post by **THAWA** » Tue Aug 24, 2004 6:45 am

white

93Leg-c · Post by **93Leg-c** » Tue Aug 24, 2004 5:23 pm

Thanks again!

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possibly buying a '91 legacy

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