sandspider Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Hi all Due to a change in circumstances, my Spec B estate is reluctantly up for sale. I now have a 45 mile daily motorway commute, and the Legacy is wasted on it - I need a boring diesel car If anyone has a Skoda Octavia Scout 2.0 TDI I'd consider a swap! So, it's a silver September 2004 reg UK Spec B 3.0 estate car (6 speed manual gearbox) with nearly 108,000 miles on the clock. It's in the low tax bracket, so £260 odd per year. It's MOT'd until June 2017, with three minors: Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b) rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) Exhaust corroded The brake fluid has since been topped up, so just the exhaust issue remains. It sounds a little throaty on the run down, but I couldn't see any holes. There is a slight noise from the rear diff, or possibly propshaft, but when I took it to a garage they said "don't worry about it until it's loud"! The garage owner is also potentially interested in buying it, he thinks it's a great car! On the good side, it's had new front Bilstein shocks; two new front tyres (and rear tyres still have good tread) and wheel alignment. It had a service and check over at a Subaru specialist last year when I bought it, and I also fitted a new Battery in August 2015 (Exide Premium Battery 005, 4 year guarantee) When I bought the car (April last year IIRC) it had no service history as the previous owner had bought it from a garage who had lost the paperwork. So I had it checked over by a Subaru specialist in Bristol, who confirmed that it had been looked after. They fitted new brake pads on the rear, and also freed up a stuck rear calliper. They replaced the rear diff fluid, and also engine oil (5W30 Titan Race Pro oil, fully synthetic ester based, the good stuff!), oil filter, air filter. They checked brake fluid, coolant, gearbox fluid etc. and said all was fine / fresh / concentrated enough. Since then I have replace the cabin air / pollen filter as well. The clutch bites beautifully, no signs of slip or smells etc. - I believe it may have been replaced, but can't say for sure due to the lost paperwork. It comes with genuine Subaru oil and air filters, bought off here- but I didn't do enough mileage to think it worth fitting them. I've done about 6000 miles in it in 18 months. (I only used the Subaru for long journeys which will warm the engine properly as I have a push bike and another car for short journeys!) Car is located near Chepstow. Given the issues above, I'm looking for £3250 ONO. (Please let me know if you think this is too much / too little, as these cars are quite hard to price - but I paid a fair bit more for it when I bought it). I'll miss the performance and grip, but needs must! Pictures to follow. Ask me if you have any questions. SS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Def priced to sell - was looking at these the other day - @Tidgy's fault, post some photos in the thread as you know we all love a bit of colour then it may catch the eye of some casual browsers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 15 minutes ago, Jay762 said: Def priced to sell - was looking at these the other day - @Tidgy's fault, post some photos in the thread as you know we all love a bit of colour then it may catch the eye of some casual browsers Hey it makes sense :D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandspider Posted November 8, 2016 Author Share Posted November 8, 2016 Thanks Jay. Good to know the price isn't too far off. I can increase it if people would like! I'll take some pictures tomorrow if I can, or at the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandspider Posted November 8, 2016 Author Share Posted November 8, 2016 It has a tow bar too! Though I've never towed anything with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandspider Posted November 11, 2016 Author Share Posted November 11, 2016 Right, a few pictures to tempt people! These are from summer, not had a chance to take fresh ones yet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Looks nice glws 🖒 Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandspider Posted November 15, 2016 Author Share Posted November 15, 2016 Thanks Stants. Just to add - the alloys are a bit corroded in parts, though they work fine. The tyres all hold air perfectly. Satnav disc was replaced with the updated 2013/14 disc, and the original disc comes with the car too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 That looks tidy - should have no problem finding a new home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandspider Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 Still here boys and girls, offers considered... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandspider Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 PS - thanks Jay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandspider Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 A few pictures from today attached. Not much space around the car I'm afraid so they're a bit tight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 really surprised this has not been snapped up - if it was an auto I would be pushing it towards the father in law 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandspider Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 Thanks Jay I've not pushed it too hard, and maybe big petrol engined cars aren't popular at the moment. Had some interest. Plus the possible diff noise may put people off - I've had a quote of £700 to refurbish it, so a lot cheaper than buying a new one from Subaru! And it may well be possible to get it done cheaper elsewhere... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandspider Posted June 1, 2017 Author Share Posted June 1, 2017 Hi all Still for sale! Mainly because I've not tried to sell it too hard, as I've not found a replacement car yet. However, it now has a full year's MOT (no advisories at all), and the exhaust has been welded. The noise from the rear is still there, but no worse as far as I can tell! Offers around £2750 considered... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandspider Posted August 2, 2017 Author Share Posted August 2, 2017 Hi all I've now got my new car, so the Legacy is seriously up for sale. It will go on eBay, Autotrader etc. shortly. It's now done a smidge over 111,000 miles. MOT till June 4th 2018, no advisories. Anyone want a cheap Spec B? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandspider Posted August 6, 2017 Author Share Posted August 6, 2017 Now on eBay boys and girls. New updated advert, £1500 start price, no reserve!! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/263129215301 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 I'd have had this off you when mine blew up but I got offered a very cheap focus from a family member which I couldn't say no to, good luck with the sale 🖒 Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandspider Posted August 7, 2017 Author Share Posted August 7, 2017 You know you want this rather than a Focus! Go ooon...! I'd rather it went to a forum member than some tyre kicker off eBay... Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 I needed it 3 months ago and the old man said I could have it and pay him once I'd stripped mine, I need something bigger though ! Focus is tiny and slow 🤣 although is only costing me 50 a month on fuel instead of 30 a Week, I'll do some man maths 🤣 Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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