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why stored till summer? i was out driving my maserati today. its a glorious day!

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Originally Posted by Badhobz (Post 8824469)

what makes the 06+ ones so special?

I thought there were lots of manual TSX's

I think some running changes were added in 05 or 06, so they are a bit more desirable than the 04. But Tofu here is really alluding to the fact that this is a single mature driver owned vehicle, so that makes it rare and more desirable.

I always say this because it always happens -- these awesome deals always show up when I am in the least prepared position to buy, and they NEVER come up when I actually want to buy...

:pokerface:

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Originally Posted by Badhobz (Post 8824473)

why stored till summer? i was out driving my maserati today. its a glorious day!

No Corolla today?!

:awwyeah:

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Originally Posted by Badhobz (Post 8824469)

what makes the 06+ ones so special?

I thought there were lots of manual TSX's

Facelifted model. Hard to find them in manual versus the 04-05

:lawl:

well played sir:

obligatory use of caps lock and a sight unseen low ball offer with BS rationale.

excellent!

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Originally Posted by vitaminG (Post 8824375)

Figure I might as well try to piss him off a little while he leaves the ad up...

http://m.imgur.com/JsOpZJ3

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Originally Posted by originalhypa (Post 8824481)

No Corolla today?!

:awwyeah:

:QQ:i miss it already:QQ:

seller seems more interested in power than cosmetics... but it might have potential?

2006 Subaru WRX - $8000 (Downtown) https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/van/cto/6013272851.html

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2006 wrx, manual 5sp for sale.
Keyless Entry with 3 sets of keys and remotes.
Wiper blade de icers
Intermittent wipers
power windows, doors
AWD
Factory fog lights

Changed:
Timing Belt, Water Pump, tensioner, and thermostat done 20,000km
Oil Changed every 5000km
Rear Differential Fluid and Transmission fluid Replaced 5,000km
Power Steering Flushed 20,000km ago
Coolant was flushed and refilled 5,000km ago
Tyres swapped to all season Eagles 10,000km ago
Rear struts/suspension swapped 10,000km ago
Water pipe o-ring, manifold fuel lines,front axle,AC Idler swapped 5,000km ago
Spark plugs changed 10,000km ago
Front O2 sensor swapped 10,000km ago

Mod List:
Backup camera, upgraded DIN stereo player
Perrin turbo inlet
Perrin pitch mount
Cusco front strut brace
Air pump delete
TGV delete
No name oil catch can
Plasma spark plug boots
320lph AEM Fuel pump, Fuel filter swapped/moved to engine bay
Glowshift turbo,oil pressure,oil temp gauges with center holder
KYB shocks and cobb lowering springs 10,000km
K&N Typhoon Short Ram Intake
Mishimoto Aluminum 1core, 2 row radiator
WhiteLine Front Solid PU Sway Bar Links
Front Lower Subframe H-Brace
Cobb 3 Port Boost Controller
3" Turboback exhaust with 1 highflow cat and magnaflow muffler
Has Wiring for subwoofers.
Interstate battery

Issues:
Paint is in fair condition (has small scratches, blemishes, worst on rear left outside pillar)
Front left fog light not working (looks like a rock has cracked it, may just need a new bulb/cover)
Heated seats don't work, (fuse is blown I haven't looked into it further should be an easy fix)
Oil temp and pressure gauges aren't hooked up (I have the BSP adapters and can show you where to hook these up)
Has holes in the trunk top which have tape over it (used to have a sti wing which has since been sold).

Car runs fine, it's currently my daily driver, no leaks from what I can tell. The car is currently tuned on cobb stage 1 map, but can be tuned to stage 2 with the V3 accessport. Accessport V3 will be sold for an extra $300.

I'm pretty firm on price, no test drives without cash in hand. I could be interested in a swap for a van with cash adjustment.
Email replies only.

2001 Toyota Altezza Gita Wagon (IS300 Sportcross) 6spd manual - $7500 (Vancouver) https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/van/cto/5977293632.html

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2001 Toyota Altezza Gita AS200 Z-edition (Lexus IS300 Sportcross wagon)

JDM RHD vehicle. Imported from Japan. Auction Grade 4.

Engine: 1G-FE Inline 6 Beams 2.0L 160hp
Transmission: 6 speed manual with Torsen LSD
Mileage: 109000km
Color: Silver
Interior: Black cloth interior

Fully equipped
Power folding heated mirrors
Keyless Entry
17" alloy wheels and tires with 70% tread

Just had BC inspection performed.
Fresh oil change
Alignment performed
Timing belt replaced at 92000km but also comes with new timing belt and water pump kit

Great daily driver with good fuel economy and torque. Its rated to run on 87 octane. Way more reliable than a Legacy or Stagea and you can get all local parts from the IS300.

Or make the ultimate drift wagon with a 1jz turbo swap from a Chaser Mark II Crown, or a 2jz turbo from a Supra or Aristo.

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Originally Posted by thumper (Post 8824519)

Or make the ultimate drift wagon with a 1jz turbo swap from a Chaser Mark II Crown, or a 2jz turbo from a Supra or Aristo.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c5.../2jzpo4np0.jpg

:pokerface:

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Originally Posted by thumper (Post 8824519)

seller seems more interested in power than cosmetics... but it might have potential?

2006 Subaru WRX - $8000 (Downtown) https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/van/cto/6013272851.html

This is a rebuilt status.

2001 Toyota Altezza Gita Wagon (IS300 Sportcross) 6spd manual - $7500 (Vancouver) https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/van/cto/5977293632.html

Very unique! Wonder why Lexus didn't stay in the wagon market?

poor sales numbers... from google:

2002: 1958
2003: 471
2004: 384
2005: 265

total Only 3,078

:(

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Originally Posted by Badhobz (Post 8824469)

what makes the 06+ ones so special?

I thought there were lots of manual TSX's

06+ were facelifted and the motors were upgraded as well. On paper it says it only makes 5hp more but that's due to change in how they rated motors - Honda said it was actually more like 15hp more.

Power memory seats showed up, an upgraded MID in the dash and a few other items.

I also think it's a better looking car as well (I'm biased as I own an 07).

More details: 2006 TSX Model Year Changes - Acura TSX Forum

There are a fair number of 04-05s available for cheap with manuals but the facelifted ones are very rare - I searched for nearly a year for a manual back in the day and gave up and got an auto.

Is this supposed to be rare?

'08 Outback XT, manual -- $15k
2008 Subaru Forester XT - SECHELT $15,000 | autoTRADER.ca

1988 Mercedes 560 sec

BMW 330i Sport Package

not sure what these go for, but pretty rare, and that motor is very tunable

Solstice TURBO 2008 rare GXP Convertible

this could be a sick project, just begging for a 302/t5

1963 alpine Tiger wanabe

Low miles and pretty cheap. Just save some money to fix hydraulic leaks

2003 Mercedes CL55 AMG Kompressor - $17500

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Originally Posted by vitaminG (Post 8824628)

Low miles and pretty cheap. Just save some money to fix hydraulic leaks

2003 Mercedes CL55 AMG Kompressor - $17500

That's a really good deal!!! If the suspension leaks just put coilovers on it, probably cheaper than repairing one corner of the hydraulic suspension.

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Originally Posted by Spectre_Cdn (Post 8824627)

Is this supposed to be rare?

'08 Outback XT, manual -- $15k
2008 Subaru Forester XT - SECHELT $15,000 | autoTRADER.ca

Yah, to my knowledge, the WRX engine in that Forrester is what makes it 'rare'. If you check local CL, very few Forrester XT listed.

high hwy kms... but N62 valley pipe replaced:

2008 Bmw E60 5 series 550I M - $7500 (vancouver bc) https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/van/cto/6014717348.html

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Originally Posted by whitev70r (Post 8824641)

Yah, to my knowledge, the WRX engine in that Forrester is what makes it 'rare'.

Actually it's the 5 speed that makes it rare. The XT sold well, but most of them were sold to extreme soccer moms who wanted the grunt of a turbo, but did not want to row their own gears. The 5 speeds that were sold typically end up in the hands of car guys. I know of a couple really nice FXT's that have been owned by the same guys since day one. You just don't need to sell Subarus, they're such great cars.

This is an awesome car, and one I've been looking for since selling my STi. But at $15k, the guy is nuts. This is a $12k vehicle at best, even with 97,000km.

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Originally Posted by thumper (Post 8824670)

high hwy kms... but N62 valley pipe replaced:

2008 Bmw E60 5 series 550I M - $7500 (vancouver bc) https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/van/cto/6014717348.html

Nice find! Frankly speaking, at 159K kms, for a 2008, not even that high really.

bad valve seals too on those 4.8 motors :heckno:

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Originally Posted by whitev70r (Post 8824641)

Yah, to my knowledge, the WRX engine in that Forrester is what makes it 'rare'. If you check local CL, very few Forrester XT listed.

It's actually an Outback, according to the pictures provided. Same engine in both, I presume.

Yup, Outback. Not a Forester. I love the Forester XT of that generation. It's the manual trans mated to the turbo motor that makes it rare and a potent combo. I too have been yearning for one since I sold my STi. Perfect utilitarian hoon mobile :thumbsup:

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Originally Posted by snowfarmer (Post 8824637)

That's a really good deal!!! If the suspension leaks just put coilovers on it, probably cheaper than repairing one corner of the hydraulic suspension.

car has no swaybars either. even if you figured out a solution it was designed for hydraulic body control and it would never drive the same without it.

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Originally Posted by white rocket (Post 8824711)

You're right, went back to take a lookie, it is the Outback wagon, not Forrester although the listing title says, Forrester ??!!