Shopping for my first Subaru

Hey guys,

My name is Andy and I am currently looking to join the ranks of the MN Subaru owners. I am looking for a Legacy GT 2008-2012. I am living in the Twin Cities and hope to become an active member here.

Anyone have any local recommendations on where to continue my search? I have been checking all the usual sites (cars.com, carsoup.com, autotrader.com, etc.) and trolling the For Sale section here. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

You live in Lake Elmo, Woodbury?? LOL , JK. good choice of cars, another place I would recommend is Legacygt.com. If you can find a 12' grab it. Welcome!

 

Currently living in Minnetonka. Thanks I will check them out too.

 

Also if it's in your budget and timeframe, search cars.com on the east coast for Legacy GT's it seems to be the place to find them, not too many flow through the MN, Chicago maybe.

 

There is something to be said about driving or flying out to find a good car. My cousin found a very clean, rust free, low mileage bugeye that way.


With the prices of used cars... why not order a new one?

 

Welcome!

I would have to agree with ofspunk7, is buying new an option?

At times I've wished i spent the extra cash to buy new, just for the satisfaction of knowing how the car was treated during its early miles... but in the end i still ended up with a car i enjoy.

Anyways, good luck with the search. If I hear/see anything pop up ill send it your way.

 

You WRX guys are funny, they don't make the LGT anymore. and in 2012 they only made 200 for the US

 

haha^ I was unaware of this

 

Just don't go e85.

 

Like hearing more legacy gt's. I say get an 08-09 gt or spec B

 

Wong, that would be ideal! If only I could find one locally . . .

 

Nothing wrong with an 2005, that's what I have and it drives great with no issues, just no Aux or Mp3 and no folding rear seat's but other wise it's great and still a head tuner

 

Thanks Surly, that is what I am beginning to realize, everyone I have contacted in the past two months has sold before I got to them. I am not in a huge rush, but may begin looking into non-local options. I am also looking into the possibility of a Forester XT or a WRX sedan. Looking to stay under 70,000 miles and $20k and so I have some money to play after. . .

 

Welcome. Good luck with the search. Took me a while to find my LGT around here and just happened to find it by accident.