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| Thread ID: 53375 | 2005-01-15 23:07:00 | Off Topic (Sorry) Is this a good price for this Subaru? | Infinity (6758) | PC World Chat |
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| 314625 | 2005-01-15 23:07:00 | Hi, sorry for posting a thread that has nothing to do with computers. I tested drive a 2001 Subaru Legacy Lancaster yesterday, it felt very good and powerful. Now considering whether to buy or not. Year: 2001 Engine: 3000cc V6 Mileage: 26,000km It has full leather interior and apparently the best and most luxury Lancaster you could buy in year 2001. It is imported directly from Japan, no NZ owners. The dealer said $30000 is the best price he could give me, the car is labelled $32000. Is $30000 a good price? Also what do you think of the car, e.g. fuel consumption, any potential problems etc. I'm hoping the car would last me at least 6 years. Again I apologize for posting an off topic thread. Thanks for any advice. |
Infinity (6758) | ||
| 314626 | 2005-01-15 23:13:00 | I was told to stay away from Subarus as they are expensive to maintain/repair. They are also targets for thieves and common boy racers type cars. Also: pressf1.pcworld.co.nz That's where OT stuff goes. |
ninja (1671) | ||
| 314627 | 2005-01-15 23:26:00 | Thread moved - Please use the correct forums! | Chilling_Silence (9) | ||
| 314628 | 2005-01-15 23:35:00 | Hi Infinity, I purchased a 1999 Lancaster 2.5/cloth upholstery 60,000ks 4 years ago for $27,000. 1st I'd be very suspicious of the low mileage... remember it's an import and they do all sorts of fun things to them before they get here! Dealer (if buying through one) should be able to have an independant odometer check. You can also check on the web (I think it's someone like LTSA), pay a small fee and you can find out from the rego if it's been crashed/written off and where it originated from. IE a couple of years ago there was bad flooding in Japan or Korea and a lot of water damaged cars. In 6 months your elec windows will probably stop working and the air bag short circuit :eek: I've had 4 Subarus (all Lecay/Lancasters), drive them a lot for work and they are a very good car to drive. Also have good crash test rating. The Lancasters are a 'basic' engine (no turbo to stuff up) and compared to the B4 I had none of the junk on the engine to go wrong. Engine very reliable but if you're getting an auto make sure you have trans fluid changed regularly. So, I haven't had any probs with my current Lancaster, most mechanics can work on them... there are issues with CV gear in some models. Price of parts I'm not sure of, possibly not as dear as BMW? HTH Short |
Shortcircuit (1666) | ||
| 314629 | 2005-01-15 23:44:00 | Thanks Shortcircuit. What are the fuel consumptions like on the Lancaster you have drived? I just don't want to end up buying a car that is going to cost me a fortune to fuel up. I tested drive it for around 15km and the fuel indicator moved down for about 3mm. Can you simply tell how heavy the car is on fuel by a test drive? Anyway could you tell me approximately how many Km per Litre on your Lancasters? THanks | Infinity (6758) | ||
| 314630 | 2005-01-16 02:28:00 | Thanks Shortcircuit. What are the fuel consumptions like on the Lancaster you have drived? I just don't want to end up buying a car that is going to cost me a fortune to fuel up. I tested drive it for around 15km and the fuel indicator moved down for about 3mm. Can you simply tell how heavy the car is on fuel by a test drive? Anyway could you tell me approximately how many Km per Litre on your Lancasters? THanks 2grand is bugga all of a reduction on 32 grand. Are you paying cash? I would defineately go with a FULL AA check |
Horace (6786) | ||
| 314631 | 2005-01-16 02:48:00 | Hi Horace, I don't quite get what you mean. $2000 is a good reduction or a bard reduction? Thanks | Infinity (6758) | ||
| 314632 | 2005-01-16 02:52:00 | Are you paying cash? That's fairly immaterial Horace, as the dealer is paid by the finance company anyway if the sale is done by loan. Same money, just from a different source. |
godfather (25) | ||
| 314633 | 2005-01-16 04:43:00 | Thanks Shortcircuit. What are the fuel consumptions like on the Lancaster you have drived? I just don't want to end up buying a car that is going to cost me a fortune to fuel up. I tested drive it for around 15km and the fuel indicator moved down for about 3mm. Can you simply tell how heavy the car is on fuel by a test drive? Anyway could you tell me approximately how many Km per Litre on your Lancasters? THanks I drive mine all day around mixture city/country(no sitting in rush hour for hours though)... very short and long trips, can't tell you the actual litre/km, remember mines a 2.5 not 3.0 litre but I do usually 500-700km per week and fill it up usually once a week (approx $50-55 a tank). The good thing is you can use either premium or normal unleaded no probs and shouldn't notice any performance difference. I'd say it's pretty economical for a mid size wagon. A friend has a 3.0 Holden and when you put the foot down you can actually SEE the fuel needle going down. One other thing you should check is if the cam belts have been changed. On Subs it's recommended every 90,000km... and it's not unheard of for imports to be wound back 50,000km (I had new belts fitted when I purchased just to be on the safe side, cost $200+-). I think from 99-2000 models the engines were changed... on the older models if the cam belt broke the engine was pretty much stuffed. |
Shortcircuit (1666) | ||
| 314634 | 2005-01-16 04:46:00 | PS Note that if you get mechanical warranty insurance it is VERY unlikely to cover damage resulting from the cam belt breaking. (Most also don't cover turbos either) |
Shortcircuit (1666) | ||
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