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How much would you pay for my car?
Posted: Fri May 23, 2008 7:21 pm
by turboleg
I'm just wondering what my car is worth to the subaru crowed.
Stats:
91 Legacy L - 125,000 original miles
EJ22T Swapped in from 93 SS (roll-over) Engine has around 80,000 miles on the clock
5 speed from a 94 wagon - Mileage is unknown 150K+ I believe - shifts great and has never given me any problems other than a leaking front seal (that's my fault for not changing it when I swapped)
KYB AGX struts, H&R Springs, WRX shifter, KB Shifter Bushings, GRPN Motor Mounts and Tranny Mounts
Here's a link to a lot of pictures of the car after a bath:
http://photobucket.com/TURBOLEG
I think thats all!
Thanks
Posted: Fri May 23, 2008 9:47 pm
by asc_up
Maybe around $2,500 - $3,000?
Posted: Fri May 23, 2008 10:40 pm
by PhyrraM
While I would love to be able to say $3K or something we all would consider reasonable, there are a few SSs in the Parts Shed that are slow sellers even sub $2K.
Seems we might be in an SS downturn.

Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 11:12 am
by turboleg
Forgot the adjustable Whitline Latteral links and C-style rear sway links (you probably noticed them in the pictures anyway).
Thanks guys.
Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 6:21 pm
by Legacy777
Realistically $1-2k.
Swaps usually don't add much value to the car, same goes for aftermarket parts.....unless you find the right buyer.
To give you an example. If I were to sell my car, I'd get a boat load more money if I were to part it out, and sell everything individually, then to sell the whole car as is.
Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 11:20 pm
by ciper
The only subaru swaps I know of that can add value are when you convert an Impreza to wide body 22b/sti spec. Otherwise?
Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 11:19 am
by turboleg
Josh, a higher dollar value for a parts out was my original feelings about it as well.
I do think that I can get a bit higher dollar value out of selling the overall car around my area. People around western NY go crazy over AWD cars. I've seen Subarus go for what I consider a "stupid" price. I was eye balling a 94 L wagon AWD for a while at my neighbors house. He was asking $3,000, it was certainly nothing special at just under 200K miles. Body was in better shape than most around this area, but still no where near the legacy I have. I still can't believe he got anywhere near what he was asking. On the other hand, Subarus are a rarity in my neck of the woods. Closest dealership is over 150 miles away from home.
The reason I am asking about the price of this car is that I have been considering dumping the H6 into this car with a more reputable transmission. I would then probably offer the EJ22T for sale. Just trying to see what would be more worth while.
Thanks for all of your input!
Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 1:39 pm
by Legacy777
That is true....area has a lot to play into a car's resale value. Selling my legacy in TX would be stupid.....selling it up in the PNW, Colorado, or the NE would probably fetch a better price.