87k miles, full electrics, full leather, all factory upgrades, new tyres, MOT til January or Feb 2012, HID headlights, iPhone/iPod in-dash ready! Reliable & very fun 4×4. Currently SORN (not taxed, can tax at request and additional cost)
see loads more photos at http://www.flickr.com/photos/m4th/sets/72157626719746268/
This is my baby. Well, I just had a REAL baby, so that’s why this baby has to go. It’s a very sad day for me, because being the car-geek I am, I love this car and the last thing I want to do is sell it, but hey, whaddya do?
This is a 1995 Subaru Legacy GX saloon. It’s in beautiful shape. If you’re about to send me a message asking “are you SURE it’s a non-turbo model?”, then YES, I’m sure. When I bought her she was a bone-stock GX model – which is to say, not quite as fancy as she is now. But being the purist I am, all the upgrades I’ve done for her are factory-spec – none of this blue lights and big spoiler nonsense. All upgrades and equipment choices have been done under the supervision of the excellent mechanics at uklegacy.com
4 months TAX, 10 months MOT, fully valeted before sale
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HERE ARE THE BASIC DETAILS:
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- model year: 1995
- mileage: 87k (in real miles – very low for this year)
- colour: metallic silver
- style: saloon, 4 doors
- engine: 2.2L petrol, non-turbo boxer engine, like a porsche engine, about 25-30 mileage, everyone ‘in-the-know’ will tell you this is one of the most reliable engines ever put into a Legacy and I can vouch for that
- electrics: full electrics, heated wing mirrors
- interior: full leather, gray, in beautiful condition, slight wear to driver’s bolster, split-folding rear seats with boot access
- Subaru’s legendary full-time 4-wheel-drive
- 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive and ‘power’ switch and differential lock
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HERE ARE THE JUICY DETAILS:
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- new starter (starts first time, every time)
- new tyres (VERY VERY hi-end Vredestein Sessantas, about 2k on them) oversized for extra grip, no rubbing! look gorgeous and perform amazingly, perfect for British weather
- Subaru Legacy GTB 17" wheels (factory upgrade)
- electronic folding wing mirrors (using all factory switches etc, weatherproofed wiring)
- 2-din Sony stereo with 6-disc changer, radio, in-dash CD + cassette, AUX-in, modified iPhone 3G/3Gs mount/charge in-dash w/Apple bluetooth headset (included), stalk-mounted Sony remote (additional gauge surround included with no iPhone dock, can be swapped upon request before or during collection), UniLink switcher to add other accessories, NEW UniLink iPod controller (not hooked up but included)
- Griffin USB cigarette lighter charge
- factory GTB front bumper
- factory GTB side-skirts
- factory RSB rear lower lip
- factory RSB spats/mud flaps
- new EBC brake pads/discs all around
- new battery
- Goodridge braided brake lines all round
- clear side repeaters
- factory cupholder (GX didn’t come with one!)
- factory GTB rear lower anti-roll bar
- factory JDM GT dark grille
- Thule locking roof-rack and basket with 2 keys, DIY fairing (has a crack in it)
- silver-coated repeater bulbs and front parking light bulbs, LED sidelights
- factory JDM GT rear boot lid + 2 brand new license plates to fit front & back
- factory RSB black interior door cards, in near perfect condition
- ugly orange headlight lamps made clear
- factory JDM projector headlamps
- 6000k HID pure white front lamps (amazing!)
- ARP front strut tower brace (red)
- ‘nutty’ engine earthing kit (red)
- K&N factory-spec air filter (filtercharger)
- rear WRX shocks
- rear foglight wired up to factory switch (due to having the JDM boot lid – yay an extra light!)
- factory silver-painted wing mirrors (stock GX ones were black plastic)
- factory turbo model bonnet with scoop
- STI badge on rear, STI TAX-disc holder
- x4 custom ‘locking’ wheel nuts (additional better pack included as well)
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HOW IT RUNS:
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This Leggy is a joy to drive. It corners beautifully. The WRX rear shocks really make it feel quite sporty, especially when paired with the incredible Vredestein tyres in new condition. Even though it’s not a turbo model, it definitely has some get-up-and-go to it, and the ‘power’ button makes it even more fun. It starts every time, even during winter. Everything works as it should. The automatic transmission is flawless, the diff-lock works perfectly. The car really has some grunt to it, while not having all the problems of the turbo models. The HID lights are amazing at night, and all interior electrics/mechanics work perfectly.
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THINGS I NEVER GOT AROUND TO:
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- I have a remote locking kit which has never been fitted, will be included
- front GTB fog lights have never been wired in
- extra set of factory Subaru fogs, wiring and switch already exists but not mounted. Included
- a set of used Whiteline aluminium droplinks, included
- a set of used front WRX shocks, included (they are a straight swap, nice upgrade)
- a nice set of additional used locking wheel nuts included, never swapped
- the iPhone dock could use finishing – sanding and painting black would make it perfect
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THINGS THAT COULD BE BETTER:
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- there are a few minor dings that could easily be taken out, visible in photos
- rear bumper corner was scraped. No structural damage, but needs sanding and repainting
- small rust in door sills as all of them have for this year
- paint chips in front bumper, side skirts
- driver’s wing and bonnet were repainted, but at some angles you can almost see a colour difference – it comes through a LOT in some of the photos, but MUCH harder to spot in-person for some reason. It’s so subtle it never bothered me.
- I painted the spats/mudflaps and rear lower lip using proper car paint, but I’m no expert, and it would look better if they were done professionally
- some scraping around the rim of one wheel (only the outer edge, not the spokes, all other perfect)
- driver’s bolster showing some wear
- wiring for rear fog light could be hidden a bit better – I just tucked it under coverings for MOT
- not much service history, as I’ve done most of it myself or with uklegacy.com guys, but as I’m so anal about this sort of thing you can be confident it has all been done properly., going above and beyond standards in all cases
- air-con could use a re-charge, but it does blow cold
- interior ceiling lamp needs a new bulb
- the keys are funny: I have 2 Subaru keys. One of them starts the car and unlocks the boot, the other one unlocks the driver’s door (and subsequently, central locking), but it works.
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INCLUDED IN SALE:
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- subaru legacy
- 2 Subaru keys
- 2 Thule roof-rack keys
- 2 gauge surrounds, one with modified iPhone dock
- Apple Bluetooth headset
- hi-end leftover car washing supplies
- extra factory fog lights
- remote central locking system
- Whiteline droplinks x2
- Griffin USB cigarette charger
- 6-disc CD changer
- Sony UniLink switcher
- Sony UniLink iPod interface
- factory brochure
- standard paperwork
- standard car manual and Subaru document case
- x4 black hi-quality fitted floor mats
- standard Subaru tyre roadside kit in boot
- spare bulbs and other bits
- additional set of locking wheel nuts
- 1 can of ‘seafoam’
- space-saver spare in boot
Viewing welcome in central Bristol. Collection in central Bristol or nearby delivery possible. Cash, bank transfer, PayPal accepted. I’m in no rush to sell, but offers welcome. No trades please.
Contact me through Krrb with any questions please.
Thanks for looking!
Chris
