To keep or not to keep?

[TGilb2007]

Ok, so I am reaching a bit of a question about what do to now...


I currently own a 98 Subaru Legacy

- Station Wagon
- GT model 2.5l motor
- Automatic
- Both fenders pretty damaged.
- Drivers side doors are pretty beat down
- Couple of blown speakers
- Moonroof doesn't open (needs switch)
- Rear pass. window doesn't open/close (needs another switch)
- Oil leaking/burning
- Rear rim has a slow leak

So, I am trying to debate on what to do here. The oil leak/burn can be addressed with a trip to the shop. Which I don't really wanna pay for again. The switches aren't a big concern. The leaks are annoying, but nothing that keeping an eye on it can't handle.

Basically, what I am looking for, is a car that meets the following criteria:

- 5spd
- Moddable
- Body style doesn't matter too much, prefer a smaller car though
- Realiable. Something that doesn't need to be in a shop all the time
- Not too bad to insure.
- AWD prefered. Need something to drive in the snow
- Around $1500-2000 TOPS

So, what say you Tristate?

[240sxDann]

GC8 subie with high miles maybe?? That's not much of a price range man. Look for an old honda maybe?

[TGilb2007]

GC8 subie with high miles maybe?? That's not much of a price range man. Look for an old honda maybe?

Yea, it sucks I don't have a decent amount of cash, but its all I can really work with for the time being.

And financing a car isn't really an option, I'm living own my own, and paying a ton of bills outta my checks, so there goes that option. I just don't think I can afford to take on monthly payments.

[lownslow95]

You could sell your car for what ever the value of it is, and just get what 240sxDann said.

[TGilb2007]

You could sell your car for what ever the value of it is, and just get what 240sxDann said.

The Wagon is definitly going to be sold. I wouldn't be surpised though, if I got $50 and a pack of gum for this thing...

[lownslow95]

whats the year and mileage on it?

[TGilb2007]

whats the year and mileage on it?

Its a 1998, about 128k on it.

[quickline2]

how much rust is on the car? u might be able to get a couple hundred bucks for it depending on the condition of the body. post it up on nasioc.com if u are a member on there. someone might want it for a swap

[lownslow95]

Its a 1998, about 128k on it.

Just did a KBB on it, and its valued around $3000 in fair condition.

http://www.kbb.com/KBB/UsedCars/PricingReport.aspx?WebCategoryId=43&YearId=1998&Mileage=128000&VehicleClass=UsedCar&ManufacturerId=47&ModelId=276&PriceType=Private+Party&VehicleId=7038&SelectionHistory=7038|31464|19067|0|0|&Condition=Fair&QuizConditions=

[TGilb2007]

Just did a KBB on it, and its valued around $3000 in fair condition.

http://www.kbb.com/KBB/UsedCars/PricingReport.aspx?WebCategoryId=43&YearId=1998&Mileage=128000&VehicleClass=UsedCar&ManufacturerId=47&ModelId=276&PriceType=Private+Party&VehicleId=7038&SelectionHistory=7038|31464|19067|0|0|&Condition=Fair&QuizConditions=

Its about a thousand more if I sell it in RI.... weird.

But yea, I can snap pics if you want of the body... its a little rough on the fenders and drivers side door. But aside from that, its just normal dings and ****.

[TGilb2007]

how much rust is on the car? u might be able to get a couple hundred bucks for it depending on the condition of the body. post it up on nasioc.com if u are a member on there. someone might want it for a swap

Very little rust actually. Honestly, if someone wanted it for a winter beater, this would really be the perfect car for it. Runs like a champ, never had an issue starting, driving, or anything. The oil leak is its only real flaw mechanically. Other then that, EVERYTHING else is cosmetic.

[lownslow95]

Its about a thousand more if I sell it in RI.... weird.

But yea, I can snap pics if you want of the body... its a little rough on the fenders and drivers side door. But aside from that, its just normal dings and ****.

Haha, really? Thats why I priced it out as fair, knowing that the body wasn't in the best condition, but didn't know the condition of the engine. I just figured it ran strong.

[TGilb2007]

Haha, really? Thats why I priced it out as fair, knowing that the body wasn't in the best condition, but didn't know the condition of the engine. I just figured it ran strong.

Fair is about the best you can describe it. Motor/trans won't die. Just cosmetics.


And AWD is a little more wanted in New England, since it actually snows here :mrgreen:

[lownslow95]

True. $4,000 doesn't seem all that bad for it. I'm sure you could actually get it, if the right person comes along and buys it.

[TGilb2007]

True. $4,000 doesn't seem all that bad for it. I'm sure you could actually get it, if the right person comes along and buys it.

Anyone need a winter beater? That would actually last more then a winter... lol

[lownslow95]

It would also be the perfect candidate for a motor swap. :devil:

[TGilb2007]

It would also be the perfect candidate for a motor swap. :devil:

Dude, believe me. If I had a spare car, and a few bucks laying around, a WRX motor w/ STi 6spd would be in its future.


Sadly, that isn't the situation.

[lownslow95]

Aint that the truth. If I had the money, I wouldn't have a v6 in my Ranger.