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Hey,

Just wanting to know what people think about the Subaru Legacy RSK B4 twin turbo (JDM) 2000 model, with semi-auto transmission. I am looking at one and am not sure if its going to fill my needs. I am wanting a quick car that will be able to keep up with cars like Skyline's and Silvia's but still be reliable. This is what it looks like (Not this car but exactly the same). Few questions, 1. Is this actually the JDM version? 2. Can you mod them (exhaust etc etc) to make quicker? 3. Reckon $11,000 is a good price (in very good condition, engine is A1, really nice leather interior)?

PM me or post on here as I am VERY interested in what you guys have to say.

Cheers

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If you want to mod a car dont buy a Subaru, as soon as you do anything more then a bigger muffler they almost always need a tune, for some reason afr's turn to shit. I used to be into the subies a few years back and they are just a pain in the ass compared to skylines to mod, plus they arnt really built with any real performance in mind, the B4's are meant to be a luxury sport sedan with nice interior and gentle handling.

They are great cars but the motors are fragile when modded, i have seen countless ej's end up with piston slap or burnt rings, even just standard ones needing rebuild after they get to around 150,000 + km's.

I think if you really like how it drives and the style go for it, just be prepared to get a tune if you get a cat back or boost it a little.

$11,000 is about right for one, they seem to be in the $10-15k range.

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  • 2 weeks later...

says he that owns a STi :P

I own a TT version - stupidly quick loves fuel the second you stand on it. mine lives on a diet of 98 + E85. 60 lt will go in 180km if you boot it everywhere. drive it sedately and it will yield 600 km off 60 lt.

mods - forget it , just drive the thing.

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don't buy one.

if you really want to know what a TT subbie ownership is like go read through threads at rslibertyclub.org

seriously.

just don't buy one.

get yourself a well sorted RS Liberty instead..

there is one for sale in canberra with STI motor and 6 speed box making over 220 at the wheels for $9K

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Had an 06sti prior to the r32 basically tune every time you mod it. And are limited to about 300whpish without a built.motor.....depends how much cash you wanna spend..

I didnt want.to go built motor so sold it bought the 32 with a 25 hopefully it will cure my thirst for hp

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