In B4 "Not a Skyline"...

[Rezz]

2001 BE5D Subaru Legacy B4 RSK (3rd gen)

EJ208 (pink injector) Twin Turbo 280PS
5-speed manual
Full time 4WD
"RSK" grade which means all of the above
LQC option which means stock rear spoiler 

I got it primarily to export to someone outside Japan who was interested. These BE5 Legacy B4 RSKs are going through a bit of a resurgence right know in Japan as they are one of the few cars from the "turbo, manual, RWD/4WD, 280hp gentleman's agreement era" cars that don't require stupid money to purchase. Which for some people might be a good opportunity to get as a base for restoration. If I can't find anyone to purchase it I will certainly be doing that myself over the long term. Why? Because it's properly fast in stock form, handles well enough for a GT sedan, there's still enough aftermarket and (if you can wait a while) genuine part support to make it a restoration candidate (<-- that will only get worse over time so it's a case of do it now or choose get a BL5 4th Gen).

Mechanically it's fine, has only 89,200kms on the odometer. The problem with this car is that the body and exterior trims are weathered from at least the last 10 years being parked outdoors. I'm the 3rd owner, the first owner was the one that had it for 14 years and barely drove it, had a low-speed front impact (which didn't damage anything behind the radiator support) and got it fixed and sold it. The 2nd owner put most of the kms on it and parked it outside for the last 10 years, hence the door rubbers have seen better days but if you overlook those cosmetic details, it presents pretty nicely. There is some minor rust on the LH rear wheel arch which I'll have looked at too at some stage. 
Also as you'd expect from a car this age, the clear top coat is gone, leaving a satin finish on the roof. 

Mechanically it's fine (as you would expect from a car with less than 100K kms) but the steering does feel slightly vague around the centre position at higher speeds. So first on the list is to get the steering rack bushes looked at. There's also the Lock button on the remote which doesn't work, but the Open button does.... it means that the anti-theft system thinks it's always open? It seems like if you open the car and don't start the engine within 3 mins or so the anti-theft kicks in again without any beeps or signals. So if you got to start it after that, it won't. You have to push the open button again. That's how I understand it anyway. Just a small irritation but not a big problem to sort out.

There's only one mod, the Wangan SPL muffler. Just a tad louder than stock. It's a really good mod for those who don't want to wake the neighbours but still want to hear a more prominent unequal length header EJ20 sound.

Anyway I hope to get all those things done eventually, that is unless someone wanted to import it to their country from Japan (where I live). I'm open for negotiations as I really would like a Skyline... but this will definitely suffice in the meantime 🙂

*Disclaimer: This is how I picked it up from the dealer, minus the stuff on the back seat. I haven't cleaned the engine bay or done a thorough exterior clean, aside from spray painting the wipers. 

[PranK]

Yes!! I love these! It's a shame its not the wagon though!  

Thank everything that's holy that it doesn't have the interior of the Aussie delivered ones. Those seats are so much nicer.

 

[Rezz]

On 20/08/2025 at 3:33 PM, PranK said:

It's a shame its not the wagon though!  

Thank everything that's holy that it doesn't have the interior of the Aussie delivered ones. Those seats are so much nicer.

 

You're not the first person that's said that about this car lol. A Touring wagon GT in Spark yellow mica would be the dog's danglies 😆 I will keep an eye out for a future purchase for sure.

The seats are almost like the OEM Recaros... electric adjustment for fore/aft and tilt movements except reclining. 
 

[MBS206]

I only just let our 2007 (post face lift) GTB Wagon go. With 2.5 turbo, and 6 speed in it too.

The Subarus, especially in GT guise are super nice cars. Great on the highway, and no matter what tyres, or what surface you're on, just throw them at a corner, and they go.

 

Unfortunately ours had a minor accident, I started repairing it, but priorities changed due to an opportunity that came up. Sadly, sold it to someone who just wants it for the drive line to swap into their WRX to replace the 5 speed in it with a 6 speed.

 

Definitely share more of the B4!

[PranK]

35 minutes ago, Rezz said:

You're not the first person that's said that about this car lol. A Touring wagon GT in Spark yellow mica would be the dog's danglies 😆 I will keep an eye out for a future purchase for sure.

The seats are almost like the OEM Recaros... electric adjustment for fore/aft and tilt movements except reclining. 
 

Yeah but they dont look like this, which is GOOD.

[PranK]

24 minutes ago, MBS206 said:

I only just let our 2007 (post face lift) GTB Wagon go. With 2.5 turbo, and 6 speed in it too.

😍 Yes! (but no! 😢 )

[Rezz]

On 20/08/2025 at 4:20 PM, PranK said:

Yeah but they dont look like this, which is GOOD.

Give me this classic late 90's sports sedan style any day instead of the current LED and screens laden interiors

[Rezz]

On 20/08/2025 at 3:56 PM, MBS206 said:

I only just let our 2007 (post face lift) GTB Wagon go. With 2.5 turbo, and 6 speed in it too.

Those are nice! I was looking at a BL wagon GTB but was already decided on a BE/BH if there was one available. Parts are easier to get too by a long shot...

On 20/08/2025 at 3:56 PM, MBS206 said:

Definitely share more of the B4!

I'll add some B4 and after pics 😅

[PranK]

3 hours ago, Rezz said:

Give me this classic late 90's sports sedan style any day instead of the current LED and screens laden interiors

Yep. I love the inside of my E39. Not sporty by any stretch but the epitome of "only what you need". 

[MBS206]

3 hours ago, Rezz said:

Give me this classic late 90's sports sedan style any day instead of the current LED and screens laden interiors

Yep, I agree. I can't stand modern cars and their dashes that are all screens and you can't dim the bastards dark enough! I'm constantly being blinded in a modern car!