I just bought one a N/A legacy from 2006 and this video was really helpful came back to watch it more than once ver informative on models from these years

@drivechannelyt

9 күн бұрын

Thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching!!

I'm looking at one of these right now. Thank you for the video!

@drivechannelyt

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for stopping by!!

Just got a 3.0 H6 seems very solid underneath and the engine is very smooth. Love these cars, this is my third.

@drivechannelyt

Жыл бұрын

Love a good 3.0! Thanks for watching!

Man I love your videos . Thanks for the insight

@drivechannelyt

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the super kind words. The feeling is mutual, always looking forward to your next video as well! Just trying to get as knowledgeable about Subarus as I can and I still have a long way to go!

@saltherookie

3 жыл бұрын

@@drivechannelyt and you are doing a pretty good job . Keep it up bro

i just bought an 05 legacy gt limited wagon in a 5 speed about 2 days ago. im super stoked for all the fun adventures with this being my first car

@drivechannelyt

10 ай бұрын

Congrats, what a great car. Enjoy it! Learn everything you can about how to work on it, because you will work on it!

I found one that has had the head gaskets and timing belt replaced 5,000 miles ago!! I'm so excited for my first car!!

@drivechannelyt

2 жыл бұрын

My last one had the hg replaced at a similar mileage and it drove fine for years! Thanks for watching!

Got a 05 outback xt, bought from a engineer in Colorado springs. Modded right, was smokin under boost, put a 09 sti short block, turns out the rings were not broken just bad exhaust valve guides . Now I got a nice sleeper , besides the BBS wheels it just looks like a outback.

I had a daily 05 legacy for about 1 and a half now. Its been good to me. I drive about 2 hours to school and she has been holding up good. Just had to recently replace the cv axle boot.

@drivechannelyt

6 ай бұрын

I've had great luck with Legacies in general! Thanks for watching

Just bought mine 06 Subaru Legacy outback 110,000 stock and nothing wrong with it had a full check on it and not one thing wrong with it. Love it.

@drivechannelyt

Жыл бұрын

That's awesome! Enjoy it. Thanks for watching!

I just bought a 2008 legacy 2.5i Limited with only 63.5k miles. They dealership just put on new belts, tires, power steering pump and has all new fluids and oil. It has dings and scratches which is expected for a 14 year old car but the interior is in excellent condition. I paid 79 hundred, which granted, is steep, but comparable vehicles with over twice the miles are going for upwards of the same price because the market is so crazy right now. So I felt as long as I keep it well maintained and keep an eye out for all the usual culprits for this model I'll have it for a long time! Love it so far.

@drivechannelyt

2 жыл бұрын

Good score! That's very low mileage! Just keep your eye on the head gaskets. The 2.5i is notorious for those going bad. Thanks for watching!

@anticochista

Жыл бұрын

Im thinking of buying one, it would be around 90k miles. How has your legacy been holding up?

Great car my 07 Legacy GT has 225k and the engine runs like when I first bought it at 100k. Only issues I've had is normal part replacement from age. Also Valve cover gaskets are driving me crazy I have replaced them twice and they still leak so I keep an eye on my oil and it still runs fine. Head Gaskets have never been replaced and don't need to be as long as your take care of your car. Only older subarus have head gasket issues (99-04 I believe) because they manufactured the gaskets using the wrong material that wore out quickly around 100k. I'll never sell this beautiful car, good luck finding one nowadays!

@drivechannelyt

2 жыл бұрын

Most NA Subarus with EJs are notorious for head gasket issues. The turbo cars have mls head gaskets and are more prone to ringland issues. That's solid mileage for an ej255. You sure are right about taking care of them! Thanks for watching!

@naquonclayton8002

Жыл бұрын

That’s the same thing I’m 😮saying he should take care of his car my 06 EZ30 legacy is wicked bad only thing I do it is change parts and and oil 🇯🇲

@fred9009

7 ай бұрын

"Valve cover gaskets are driving me crazy I have replaced them twice and they still leak so I keep an eye on my oil" i recommend you to hange the PCV. pretty DIY job kzread.info/dash/bejne/qGd4zNpmm7ewmc4.html Clogged or broken valve is the frequent reason to get unwanted pressure under the cover.

Got ride of my 2005 LGT back in October 2023 … wish I kept it.

Bought our second 4th gen Legacy a few weeks ago. An ‘05 H6 model with a little under 40.000 miles on the clock. Completely in love with it. Hope it’s as problem free as the previous car.

@drivechannelyt

Жыл бұрын

Congrats! Hope you enjoy it!

@LittleLithy

5 ай бұрын

Nice, such a great engine, I miss mine. (If you don't know already) if you like to drive it hard the gears are not the best to hold up against the torque over time. Also look out for the split at the front of the air chamber intake where it connects to the manifold. It should be ok now but when you get upto 50,000 miles defo look out for it or you will need to get a loan out to pay for all the petrol. Change the power steering pump rubber ring, right side engine pully. Obviously replaces all fluids, sparks, start replacing bushings 55,000 onwards and get a bigger rear sway bar. Your car will feel like new unless you struts are blown. Always be preventative with scheduled maintenance, change you trans oil way before what Subaru states and you can get to 200,000 miles .

@roelfkromhout

5 ай бұрын

Thanks! I will definitely look out for those.

‘05 LGT here. 335 whp (open source tune) no more Cobb. Fmic, fueling, up/dn pipes, Arashi 18g….love driving it every day!!

@drivechannelyt

Жыл бұрын

Sick car! Open source is the way. Especially now! Thanks for watching!

I just wish you could buy a new Subaru Legacy that looked as good as the 4th gen and had a conventional automatic transmission instead of a CVT! As it is, I'm hoping my naturally aspirated '07 Legacy makes it to 200k (167k miles currently, second set of head gaskets, body looks great except I'm starting to get a rust bubble exactly where you got yours by the rear wheel well.) The new Honda Accords are pretty sweet...wish they'd add an AWD option but I'm thinking they don't want to cannibalize Acura TLX sales.

@drivechannelyt

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for stopping by! My 4th gen is at 160,000 still going strong. The CVTs sure do seem to have their issues, it's unfortunate. I stick with manuals myself.

@AssTroll

Жыл бұрын

Fuck twatamatics get that shit outta here

I still have my 2005 Legacy GT. Runs great! I can't find anything I like more.

@drivechannelyt

Жыл бұрын

I feel you.! The experience of driving these cars definitely counts for something! Thanks for watching!

I bought an ‘05 OBXT a month ago. Basically the same car in a wagon version. It came modified with a few things and the temperature gauge goes up a bit past midline when I drive it hard for a little while. I plan on overhauling the motor eventually..

@drivechannelyt

2 жыл бұрын

Mines a wagon as well, the obxt just has more clearance and has the body cladding. I love the obxt fenders. Looks so awesome lowered. Overhauling an engine isn't fun but will give you all the piece of mind! Thanks for stopping by!

@Mike_44

5 ай бұрын

@@drivechannelyt Hey, I figured I'd let you know what happened to my OBXT 2 years later. I ended up swapping a jdm ej20X 2.0L in it myself. I had to modify a few things like transferring over the USDM exhaust gears to the new 20X motor and kept using the USDM ECU/engine harness with dual exhaust AVCS off. NO major mods, everything else is stock. The car is still on the road today and it's working great.

@drivechannelyt

5 ай бұрын

That's what I like to hear!

Great video, I just picked up my 05 gt last night but it overheads occasionally, no coolant bubbles, no leaks or smoking, and drive ability doesn’t change at all when it’s overheating (coolant) the lower rad hose is not getting work but I’ve already replaced thermostat. Any comments? Awesome manual wagon btw 🤘🏾

@drivechannelyt

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I would do a compression and leak down test asap.

Looking at getting at 05 Legacy 2.5GT Limited. This video was great and gave me a few things to look out for. Anything else that I should be asking the dealership about or looking at myself?

@drivechannelyt

2 жыл бұрын

If it's a dealership, make them do at least a compression test on it. Maybe even a leak down test.

Only problem I have had on my 2006 na 2.0r is rust, the slave sylinder for the clutch and some seals for the doors and front window. And rear wiper motor don't work. Otherwise perfect car, no engine problem or electrical faults. The engine have a small tune for 195hp (165 stock) and a aftermarket head gasket seal for obvious reasons.

@drivechannelyt

Жыл бұрын

I've had a few that the rear wiper didn't work, and all but one or two with new head gaskets! Thanks for watching!

Just got 06 legacy 3.0r l love these cars so reliable if you take very good care of

Thank you for this video. Keen on buying a 09 2.5i Limited with 88,000 miles. Going to ask if the head gaskets and the timing have been done.

@drivechannelyt

2 жыл бұрын

Those are the right questions for sure. That's low mileage but the timing service is due right around that mileage. Thanks for watching and good luck!

I just bought a 2005 legacy stock for $2500 with 115k miles. Idk if that's good or not but I needed a reliable daily. I missed having a manual so I'm happy.

@drivechannelyt

Жыл бұрын

For the money that's a pretty good deal. Thanks for watching!

I found a stock 06 legacy gt 2.5 one owner 73k miles. I'm going into my last year of high school and really want to get something with a bit of speed and manual transmission should I make a move on the legacy or find something else? Subaru diehard here.

@drivechannelyt

2 жыл бұрын

I would say, if you have the time and money to work on it, 73k is still pretty low mileage. Realize that you will work on it or pay someone else to though. Awesome cars just a bit finicky at times. Mines is running again today after a few weeks of being down.

Well all of the EJ problems i will avoid by going for 3.0R Spec B, lovely that they offered it with STI 6mt in europe, its still kind of rare.

@drivechannelyt

2 жыл бұрын

I think you would have to manual swap any 3.0r here in the states if I'm not mistaken. Thanks for watching!

@farnarkleboy

2 жыл бұрын

Pretty common here in Australia

@drivechannelyt

2 жыл бұрын

@@farnarkleboy Lucky!

I'm getting surprised that I'm not finding any videos about the 5th gen legacy models. I got the 2012 version. Last year before they started using CVT.

@drivechannelyt

Жыл бұрын

Seems like they are not as popular as the 4th gen. Good cars before the cvt though! Thanks for watching

Having owned 2 subarus and going to get a third this might as well be a general what problems to look for in all subarus. Had an 04 baja that rotted and was just beat to hell when i got it, went off the road on some ice with bad tires too and it kept going even after that. 270k miles and still kickin. Then i had 2011 wrx for 6 years and it rotted in that same spot almost. The side skirts were holding a bunch of rust at the pinch weld there and behind the wheel. Wouldve kept going but a dumbass driver hit my back left wheel and it just destroyed all the rust back there raising the damage costs and they totalled the car. Now im looking to have a really fun time and looking at a built spec b.

I got absolutely screwed in the exact scenario this video is about. I bought an 09 Subaru in April of 2021. I foolishly didnt question it and went for it, then literally only a week after the purchase I started noticing a burning smell. If you havent already guessed, yeah it was the head gaskets.

@drivechannelyt

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that! It's pretty much a maintenance item for these cars. The good news is once it's done with a proper metal head gasket, it'll be good for 100+ miles most of the time!

IIRC the Spec. B's had the same tune as the GT's, plus HG failures result mostly from neglect. We're halfway through '22 and I still want a damned wagon.

@drivechannelyt

2 жыл бұрын

Spot on with this comment. MLS headgaskets on the GT we're the difference. The NA motors didn't have them from the factory. Thanks for watching!

@rite2beararms

Ай бұрын

Want an almost Spec B wagon? 😂 2005 OBXT with a JDM Spec B driveline swap. Suspension has been converted as well. 6mt and R180 diff. Even have the Spec B rear trailing arms.

I'm considering buying a 2009 2.5 legacy 5 speed manual, completely stock. No idea on what all has been done maintenance wise tho. Great vid

@drivechannelyt

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! They are great cars! Try to find out if the head gaskets have been done.

@jr8688

2 жыл бұрын

@@drivechannelyt will do

Nice Video! 👍 A 16 year old car does not have to rust! Subaru could have done a better job rust proofing, but they just didn't (money thing) The main reason these Subaru's disappear from the streets is rust. At one point it just gets too bad and it's not repairable anymore and just won't pass inspection. Too bad, because these are nice cars My 26 year old Volvo 940 has no rust anywhere and lives outside, and yes, salt is being used on the roads in winter here in NL

@drivechannelyt

Жыл бұрын

So true, the old volvos and Audis had very good galvanization. Thanks for watching!

06 5 speed Limited no rust 200k miles been sitting at my parents starst right up everytime i come home to jersey from brooklyn.

@drivechannelyt

9 ай бұрын

They are good cars! Thanks for watching !

Just bought one 3 days ago hahah

@drivechannelyt

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, enjoy it!

@BoWeava

Жыл бұрын

Just recently got a 09 Legacy and have been playing with and learning Her...🥂

@randeep312

Жыл бұрын

Buying one tomorrow bro 05 Gt here in vancouver Canada ;)

Just brought one today, my third one .

@drivechannelyt

Жыл бұрын

Amazing! Thanks for watching

Thinking of buying a 2008 Subaru Legacy 2.5i with around 110k miles, is it worth if for $6500 or just invest into a better or more reliable car? Last year I’m high school so want to know if this is a reasonable and good offer for my first car?

@drivechannelyt

2 жыл бұрын

If the timing belt and or head gaskets have been done that's not bad mileage and would prob be fairly reliable. All my NA Subarus have been super reliable. although I'd try to talk that price down, does seem a little steep but the car market is crazy right now. Also, you could ask them to get a compression and leak down test if they really wanna get 6.5k. that would give you some piece of mind at least. Thanks for watching!

@dylano7242

2 жыл бұрын

Get a Toyota or honda. Old subaru fall apart from head gaskets, valve covers, transmissions , wheel bearings, differentials, electrics fall apart. And if in rust belt the frames fall apart.

Looking at a 2006 Legacy 2.5, it has 200k miles on it but the guy who bought it is a mechanic and he rebuilt the entire engine, including timing belt, water and oil pumps, new head gaskets, new main and rod bearings, new valves, new radiator, and new valves. He wants 4,250 for it. Is this a good price? seems like it might be a little too good to be true for how much he spent on fixing it

@drivechannelyt

Жыл бұрын

Just seeing this....just make sure to look it over well!

I just bought a '05 GT Limited, single owner (no kids), with 79K. Paid $8K. I've never owned a Subaru. I hope it lasts.

@drivechannelyt

Жыл бұрын

Keep up on the maintenance religiously and learn everything you can about turbo Subarus! Thanks for watching!

Really intuitive video! It's also worth pointing out that you live in roughly the same area as I do, the dreaded Upstate of New York.. I'm more South, toward the Elmira - Corning area. I have been religiously pondering the idea of buying an 2005 Subaru Legacy GT Wagon with the five-speed manual, similar to the one you have. Long story short, I walked away from the car the first time, thinking I didn't need another car. I had the seller at $7,000 and I still decided to walk away.. Roughly seven months later, he still has it and we have been in contact sense.. he is set at $7,500. It's a fair price, but being a full-time college student, and already having a reliable car, I don't see the point right now, you know? It's a beautiful car, and one that will probably not be around for much longer. What are your thoughts?

@drivechannelyt

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! To own these older turbo legacies I think a person has to have the money and time to invest in working on it. They can be finicky at best, and a royal pain at worst. They aren't hard to work on but it can get pricey.

@OverTakeJake7999

2 жыл бұрын

@@drivechannelyt Do you think they hold their value? In other words, is there any sort of return on investment?

Ugh I really want this stock 5 speed manual 2005 Legacy GT for a daily but I am an out of state grad student and I have none of my tools or jackstands with me. I eventually will need a toolbox but I'll have to buy one and that's gonna take some time and I need to study first and foremost Already I figure I'll need $1000 to get the Cobb accessport to do the Stage 1 tune and $2-300 to do the up pipe not to mention delete the banjo bolt filters. I might have to get a NA Legacy instead

@drivechannelyt

2 жыл бұрын

Your line of thinking is correct, and nice to see you have your priorities straight. Study now, tinker with cars when you have more time. LGT is one of my favorite cars but they are finicky and temperamental sometimes. An NA Legacy might be the better choice for now. Thanks for watching!

Just got 2008 with 60k love it

@drivechannelyt

9 күн бұрын

Thanks for dropping by!

I have a 2006 Subaru legacy 2.5l and it has 85,000 miles

I just bought one yesterday 2005 GT with 50k original miles 1 owner. Flawless!! My first Subaru ever! Can someone link me to a site for mods. I know not a ton is available. Thanks !!

@drivechannelyt

2 жыл бұрын

Holy crap, that's very low mileage. There are plenty of mods available for 05 LGT. Cobb, grimspeed, etc. That's for watching!

@impulsiveccc

2 жыл бұрын

@@drivechannelyt owned by some elderly couple. It’s like a time capsule.

I really wanted a 2006 or 07 Subaru legacy 2.5i limited with around 113k mileage I could’ve had that but it was bought already instead I purchased a 2011 Subaru Impreza 2.5i premium with 142k mileage and I put a $500 down payment but am gonna pay with cash for the rest of the car idk what to do wether to stick with this one or try to find a legacy I want the reason why I didn’t wait for legacy’s to pop up is because cars here go really fast where I live if you guys have any tips to help me decide please help

@FruitPuncho

2 жыл бұрын

And also the 2011 subaru is modified already and has 2 exhausts replaced with like a sporty look to it doesn’t have any accidents or rust just a bit high mileage of 142k as I said before

You are running a subi with a BOV on the stock tune?

@drivechannelyt

Жыл бұрын

It was put back to stock shortly after this. Did a couple logs with it on, seemed to only run rich between shifts. Always better safe than sorry in the end! Thanks for watching

looking at a 230.000km 2008 facelift 2.0r. should I be scared? 1 owner, I dont think the gasket has been changed but seems to run fine

@chrischoy9

Жыл бұрын

All of those gasket issues seem to be with the 2.5L N/A engine. Never heard any other EJ engines having this issue.

@drivechannelyt

Жыл бұрын

The turbo motors used the MLS head gaskets while the na motors didn't from the factory. . Which is why the NAs are so prone to failure. Turbo motors are known for ringland failure more than the head gaskets

你可能想象不到，我也有一辆09年的傲虎，BPE,3.0Na,245马力，非常棒的车，我正开着它从江苏去西藏的拉萨，15天的路程，很可靠，最高海拔4500米 You may not imagine that I also have a 2009 Aohu, BPE, 3.0Na, 245 horsepower, very good car. I'm driving it from Jiangsu to Lhasa, Tibet, 15 days' drive, very reliable, with a maximum altitude of 4,500 meters.

@drivechannelyt

2 жыл бұрын

Can anyone translate this comment for me?

@malachilatroy

2 жыл бұрын

@@drivechannelyt He edited it and translated it

@drivechannelyt

2 жыл бұрын

That's is awesome! Make videos of your trip and link in this comment. I'll watch them if you do! What a trip!!! All the best, and thanks for watching!

Buying a gt 2008 cvt tho hopefully is good

@drivechannelyt

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Enjoy it!

I had to get a new exhaust because it was rusting so bad

@drivechannelyt

2 жыл бұрын

I did the same when I bought mine. Very common! Thanks for watching!

What about h6 model? The 3.0

@drivechannelyt

Жыл бұрын

3.0 is a great motor with less head gasket issues than the 2.5. Thanks for stopping by!

@Chris-zs4jj

Жыл бұрын

@@drivechannelyt thank you!! I found one. And I’m thinking about getting it. Just wasn’t sure about the engine

am planning to buy one of the 2004

@drivechannelyt

Жыл бұрын

Great cars, just make sure the history and maintenance is there! Enjoy! Thanks for stopping by!

@derron196

Жыл бұрын

@@drivechannelyt it has 118000mils on it. Very clean and engine and tranny service regularly with no leaks

Sir Subaru naver dies love my ez30 🇯🇲 big up Subaru 😊 only thing I do is change parts and oil every car has to respect me in Jamaica 🇯🇲 even 2022 cars lol 😂 me love subi

@drivechannelyt

Жыл бұрын

Ez 30 is a great motor! Thanks for watching!

Friends, not friends and a lot otherpeople "laughing" at me for my old car and no one knows really what a Subaru is and where it come from, all just like cars like audi vw bmw MB skoda and some other "crap" man its hard sometimes...here, in northern germany!

@drivechannelyt

2 жыл бұрын

I'll have my "old" Legacy forever. Some people just don't understand! I can imagine in Germany a Subaru legacy might be a rarity! Thanks for watching!

@gromit3315

2 жыл бұрын

@@drivechannelyt Subaru’s are a rarity in Belgium too. I’m owning my 2007 Legacy Touring Wagon for 12 years now. Bought it secondhand with only 55.000km. In all those years I saw just two like mine. I never had any engine trouble. He likes batteries, but that’s because I don’t drive it regularly. A few lightbulbs, a wheelbearing and a malfunctioning sensor. The exhaust needs to be replaced now after 150.000km’s. The very direct clutch and the gearbox takes getting used to it. But still very happy with the car.

@drivechannelyt

2 жыл бұрын

@@gromit3315 12 years and seeing only 2 others is crazy! They are all over the place here! The only thing rare is the spec of mine. Wagon turbo, and 5mt.

@unzulaessig

2 жыл бұрын

@@drivechannelyt Belgien is very close to northern germany ;) Leggy´s very rare!

@andersbjrnsen7203

2 жыл бұрын

Takes balls to choose a Subaru in Germany man! Good for you!

Subaru- wanna buy some head gasket to go along with that rust bucket Only buy one if have had head gasket redone and been tested. And try get the manual transmission

@drivechannelyt

Жыл бұрын

Head gaskets are mostly an issue with the NA EJ 25. The turbo EJs used a MLS head gaskets so it's less common.

That relates only to 2.5l jdm 2.0 better

@drivechannelyt

2 жыл бұрын

I'd agree mostly that the jdm 2.0 is a better motor with a couple caveats. Thanks for stopping by!

What if its a 2nd gen (2000) GTB ?

@drivechannelyt

2 жыл бұрын

Nothing wrong with those at all. Even has the twin scroll. Same sort of things with this gen as well. Thanks for watching!

Where was this video in 2012 when I bought my 08 Outback… and again in 2018 when I bought my 09 Spec B?! 😂 well maybe this will prevent me from buying a donor car with an H6

@drivechannelyt

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Mmmmm H6 🤤

I'm about to buy one lol

@drivechannelyt

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Enjoy it!

I bought a 16 during the 2020 lockdown 🤣

@drivechannelyt

2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy it! Thanks for stopping by!

@captainamerica9353

Жыл бұрын

And your point is ... ?

Yes i look at Mr Subaru chanell his a super man . rust is bad

Looking at a 2009 3.0r with 153k

@drivechannelyt

2 жыл бұрын

Yes the 3.0 is a great motor! Thanks for watching!

@irvingbernal7175

2 жыл бұрын

I just got a 2.5 limited 2009

@drivechannelyt

2 жыл бұрын

@@irvingbernal7175 The limiteds are nice, wish mine was!

I got one yesterday lol

@drivechannelyt

Жыл бұрын

Awesome!

Yeah pretty much. Don’t buy this car if you’re not VERY mechanically inclined, or on a tight budget

@drivechannelyt

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Lots of diagnosis and mechanical skill needed OR deep pockets! Thanks for watching!

@TheMCVillage

2 жыл бұрын

@@drivechannelyt thanks for the psa, way too many people buying these now that just have no idea how brutal they can be to your wallet. I own two and have spent a nauseating amount in just proper maintenance and modifications. And it would probably be astronomical amounts if I had all of the work done by a shop.

So completely subjective content. Any 15 year old car is gonna have issues

@drivechannelyt

Жыл бұрын

Everything's subjective, thanks for watching !