[Nssan]

I'm considering a 2005 Subaru Legacy GT 2.5 Turbo

I was wondering what are maintenaces like? How reliable are the turbocharged 4-cyl boxer engines? what about high mileage ones?

thanks

[ilvtofu]

I've seen some WRX's with the turbo engine go past 150k, but as with all used cars inspection is necessary. They're quite rare as I have looked into getting one of these, but in both manual and wagon form they're hard to come by.
maintenance I believe is a bit more expensive than your typical japanese car which my friend saw when he got his impreza's brake pads replaced.

[RC0310_EJ]

huge aftermarket support.. inexpensive parts.. same motor as 05-10 wrx.. same chassis as 08+ 5 dr..

check out nasioc.com and legacygt.com

[valent|n0]

I have a non Turbo 2.5 2004 Forester EJ251

Yours has EJ253. I think it is very similar

Oil Filter is $5 - 6 Bucks (Napa Gold/Wix Filter)
Engine Oil is anything 5W30
Super Coolant is $20 per 4 liter
I forgot how much is Fuel Filter , PCV Valve and Spark Plug but it is at par with my 1990 honda accord.

This is my first Subaru , I can't say for sure. But so far I am very surprise to learn that most of the parts are pretty affordable.

2005 Legacy uses the same Fram Oil Filter model #3593 as 1990 honda Accord I Think

I Learn a lot about general info on subaru from this website http://www.cars101.com/subaru/legacy/legacy2005.html

[thumper]

I'm considering a 2005 Subaru Legacy GT 2.5 Turbo

I was wondering what are maintenaces like? How reliable are the turbocharged 4-cyl boxer engines? what about high mileage ones?

thanks

http://www.carsurvey.org/reviews/subaru/legacy/2005/

[oldsnail]

i was at one point looking at the 2005+ wagon GT.. but all the used ones i see come in this blue color that is not so attractive. the wagon is really hard to come buy with manual as well