Thoughts on 04 legacy wr limited wagon
#1
Thoughts on 04 legacy wr limited wagon
Hi there, I'm thinking of pulling the trigger on an 04 legacy wr limited wagon.
I know trooper has one on here.
I'm slightly worried about the vf38 on 90k as have read a few threads about them giving up.
car was imported in 2016 and remapped straight away by David Henry to around 310 the owner said.
also as I've had an 05 wrx wagon and wanted to know if it's any more comfortable to drive? Is the gearbox the same as UK wrx?
are the seats the same as UK wrx but just covered differently.
I've since bought a 2001 auto 530I saloon which is extremely easy and relaxing to drive.
I'm after in between my old wrx wagon and the bmw.
Anyone had both.
at the moment I'm also thinking that the legacy isn't really worth the sum of its parts if you know what I mean! 5500£.
but if I want a fast 4x4 wagon there's not much choice in that range.
Cheers. Justin
I know trooper has one on here.
I'm slightly worried about the vf38 on 90k as have read a few threads about them giving up.
car was imported in 2016 and remapped straight away by David Henry to around 310 the owner said.
also as I've had an 05 wrx wagon and wanted to know if it's any more comfortable to drive? Is the gearbox the same as UK wrx?
are the seats the same as UK wrx but just covered differently.
I've since bought a 2001 auto 530I saloon which is extremely easy and relaxing to drive.
I'm after in between my old wrx wagon and the bmw.
Anyone had both.
at the moment I'm also thinking that the legacy isn't really worth the sum of its parts if you know what I mean! 5500£.
but if I want a fast 4x4 wagon there's not much choice in that range.
Cheers. Justin
#2
18 June 1815 - Waterloo
iTrader: (31)
Hi there, I'm thinking of pulling the trigger on an 04 legacy wr limited wagon.
I know trooper has one on here.
I'm slightly worried about the vf38 on 90k as have read a few threads about them giving up.
car was imported in 2016 and remapped straight away by David Henry to around 310 the owner said.
also as I've had an 05 wrx wagon and wanted to know if it's any more comfortable to drive? Is the gearbox the same as UK wrx?
are the seats the same as UK wrx but just covered differently.
I've since bought a 2001 auto 530I saloon which is extremely easy and relaxing to drive.
I'm after in between my old wrx wagon and the bmw.
Anyone had both.
at the moment I'm also thinking that the legacy isn't really worth the sum of its parts if you know what I mean! 5500£.
but if I want a fast 4x4 wagon there's not much choice in that range.
Cheers. Justin
I know trooper has one on here.
I'm slightly worried about the vf38 on 90k as have read a few threads about them giving up.
car was imported in 2016 and remapped straight away by David Henry to around 310 the owner said.
also as I've had an 05 wrx wagon and wanted to know if it's any more comfortable to drive? Is the gearbox the same as UK wrx?
are the seats the same as UK wrx but just covered differently.
I've since bought a 2001 auto 530I saloon which is extremely easy and relaxing to drive.
I'm after in between my old wrx wagon and the bmw.
Anyone had both.
at the moment I'm also thinking that the legacy isn't really worth the sum of its parts if you know what I mean! 5500£.
but if I want a fast 4x4 wagon there's not much choice in that range.
Cheers. Justin
Mine was imported in May 2016 by Prodrift UK, who imported this one?
Is it an Auto or Manuel?
There are plenty of German barges around for £5500, though the mileage may be considerable but do you want to be a sheep? The repair costs on a Euro box can be prohibitive as DSG/Auto stuff, diesel engine failing parts.
But I am biased
#3
It's a manual.
imported by torque gt I think.
they imported it specially for the guy who chose it.
he had it remapped straight away.
how many miles has yours done.?
he wanted 6350 buts it's been up a while and I've got him down.
my 82k 530I cost 1500 quid and is pretty much mint condition for age.
it's just that an extra 4k for the legacy seems too much for the car if you know what I mean.
but they do look lovely.
are the gearbox and running gear the same as UK legacy/impreza?
imported by torque gt I think.
they imported it specially for the guy who chose it.
he had it remapped straight away.
how many miles has yours done.?
he wanted 6350 buts it's been up a while and I've got him down.
my 82k 530I cost 1500 quid and is pretty much mint condition for age.
it's just that an extra 4k for the legacy seems too much for the car if you know what I mean.
but they do look lovely.
are the gearbox and running gear the same as UK legacy/impreza?
#7
18 June 1815 - Waterloo
iTrader: (31)
It is a Gentlemans Express and the comfort is great with the electric seat adjustment. The twinscroll power delivery is a surprise in a big lump and can surprise some big stuff. Maaooosive boot and plenty of room in the rear unless you are built like Vader.
Were are you located?
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#9
18 June 1815 - Waterloo
iTrader: (31)
Yes I did by David Hendry and very pleased I am with 319/327
Really good on a long run but juicy if you get excited. It is a shame you are not closer you could of had a whizz.
Are you on www.uklegacy.com ?
Really good on a long run but juicy if you get excited. It is a shame you are not closer you could of had a whizz.
Are you on www.uklegacy.com ?
Last edited by The Trooper 1815; 03 March 2017 at 04:51 PM.
#10
well i now own said car.
absolutly lovely. its had a bump on corner of nearside bumper ,so could do with a touch up/respray. it was previous owner reverse parking.surprised these dont have parking sensors?
i was slightly worried i wouldnt like it in wr blue,but it looks stunning.
power is pretty much on tap and feels very light and smaller than it looks/feels inside.
suspension is harder than the uk wrx wagon i had.
its got new uniroyal rainsports on it and seem to give quite a bit of road noise but grip well.
ill get some pics up soon.
also the previous owner hac ked the middle vents to put a tablet in ther which ive removed as it was bricked.
also need to sort out the stereo which is going to cost a pretty penny for the double din fascia.
absolutly lovely. its had a bump on corner of nearside bumper ,so could do with a touch up/respray. it was previous owner reverse parking.surprised these dont have parking sensors?
i was slightly worried i wouldnt like it in wr blue,but it looks stunning.
power is pretty much on tap and feels very light and smaller than it looks/feels inside.
suspension is harder than the uk wrx wagon i had.
its got new uniroyal rainsports on it and seem to give quite a bit of road noise but grip well.
ill get some pics up soon.
also the previous owner hac ked the middle vents to put a tablet in ther which ive removed as it was bricked.
also need to sort out the stereo which is going to cost a pretty penny for the double din fascia.
#17
Legacy just feels really light and nimble compared to wrx wagon. Strange.
I'd had my td04 hybridized on the wagon and came in a bit later.
twinscroll is just there right away. Definitely easier to drive.
it's been remapped so don't know what it was like standard.
fujibitso backboxes but it's really quite quiet.
keeps the missus happy as she hated going out in the wagon. Bless her.
I'm still unsure what turbo is on the manual version of these.
a guy on UK legacy forum removed his turbo from the auto version of this and it was vf38 so mine should be td04.
but trooper on here says manual version is vf38.
conflicts across the Internet! Ha ha.
I'll have to try and look. Cheers
I'd had my td04 hybridized on the wagon and came in a bit later.
twinscroll is just there right away. Definitely easier to drive.
it's been remapped so don't know what it was like standard.
fujibitso backboxes but it's really quite quiet.
keeps the missus happy as she hated going out in the wagon. Bless her.
I'm still unsure what turbo is on the manual version of these.
a guy on UK legacy forum removed his turbo from the auto version of this and it was vf38 so mine should be td04.
but trooper on here says manual version is vf38.
conflicts across the Internet! Ha ha.
I'll have to try and look. Cheers
#18
18 June 1815 - Waterloo
iTrader: (31)
Well done buddy.
I have a set of double DIN heater controls (black single zone AC) and the antennae adaptor to fit UK radio's, I do not have the fascia adaptor. I can drop you a PM of what I have
Good to see some other Leggy WR owners
I am about to fit a set of NUR Spec back boxes and a new stainless Y Pipe, then a sport cat followed by a remap.
I have a set of double DIN heater controls (black single zone AC) and the antennae adaptor to fit UK radio's, I do not have the fascia adaptor. I can drop you a PM of what I have
Good to see some other Leggy WR owners
I am about to fit a set of NUR Spec back boxes and a new stainless Y Pipe, then a sport cat followed by a remap.
Last edited by The Trooper 1815; 06 April 2017 at 12:08 PM.
#26
18 June 1815 - Waterloo
iTrader: (31)
The banjo bolt with the filter fitted as not been changed (that I know of) but I am confident that the servicing and frequent oil changes will help to mitigate the problem.
OEM VF38 titanium twinscroll turbine
#30
Yup that bloody Y piece,
Ive got an H6 outback,
Full system, CAT back as nothing off the shelf (haha) so oem
£1300 ex fitting ... that was from an indi zorst place
If i recall Powerflow or similar quoted about £700 or so .. cat back in SS
Mart
Ive got an H6 outback,
Full system, CAT back as nothing off the shelf (haha) so oem
£1300 ex fitting ... that was from an indi zorst place
If i recall Powerflow or similar quoted about £700 or so .. cat back in SS
Mart