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1989 Legacy GT - What to look for?

Posted: Sat May 15, 2010 6:10 am
by 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,

Re: 1989 Legacy GT - What to look for?

Posted: Mon May 17, 2010 4:25 am
by 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.

Re: 1989 Legacy GT - What to look for?

Posted: Mon May 17, 2010 6:13 pm
by Legacy777
I'm guessing he's overseas, maybe Austrailia or New Zealand.

Re: 1989 Legacy GT - What to look for?

Posted: Tue May 18, 2010 6:31 pm
by 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..

Re: 1989 Legacy GT - What to look for?

Posted: Tue May 18, 2010 6:34 pm
by Legacy777
Ahh....that sucks.