Gotta watch out for the 1st gen Matrixes and 9th gen Corollas because the odometers stop at 299999 km, for most of them, if not all.
Literally eternally 290k km hahaha
But awesome price for an XRS

Uh yeah.....you mean beside the filter?

They're extremely cheap to maintain though. I'm not sure about the XRS with the 2ZZ, but for the XR with the 1ZZ that Toyota used in basically everything even if the engine grenades a new engine was dirt cheap because they're so common and they rarely die. The underbody is the same as a 7th gen Celica so it's basically a Celica wagon and surprisingly fun to drive.

I remember reading an interview with a Lotus representative when Lotus switched to Toyota engines and they said that they had to modify the oil sump and ECU pretty substantially in order to meet their standards for reliability on the track.

I can't for the life of me find it online, though.

not surprised on modified oil pick up or oiling related stuff. those lotuses dish out quite a bit of cornering G's

whatever they did - they still fail pretty hard

pretty much the 2zz in the lotus is the exact same
to make it even remotely track ready - you'll need a baffle oil pan because the oil pan is essentially the same thing from a matrix/celica
a lot of lotuses have oil starvation issue cz of this

to make it even more reliable one would need to keep the gas tank above 50% mark or have a baffled gas tank / surge tank

otherwise it is pretty reliable

https://images.craigslist.org/00V0V_...u_1200x900.jpg

https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/rds/...330251927.html

Original owner Z with low KM and needs some TLC

holy smokes the inside is mint.

ZX's are damn ugly compared to their predecessors

https://bringatrailer.com/wp-content.../10/AZ1FL2.jpg

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1992-mazda-az-1/

That was posted on Jalopnik this morning, price is going to spike

2007 Subary Legacy GT Spec. B - Manual - 166km - $4500

https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/bnc/cto/6340833869.html

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Nice! Only caution from posting, still if not serious, a great find!

Only ONE problem: Engine light ON. Engine misfire. I bought a new car so both my wife and I can drive it. Reason: My wife doesn't drive a standard. Otherwise, I definitely will get it fixed. If you're good at repairing the engine problem, then it will be for you. The car still drives but installs a bit when it stops. One shop said it needs a valve job done.

^Good deal even if motor is fucked.

Yeah, if not a serious problem, its a good buy. I would PPI for sure if you are interested in buying it. These GT models are worth around 10k.

The spec B models are worth 18-25K... I want one so bad. I think the was a clean one up a couple months ago, 21K or smt



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I don't agree. I would say $15K for a mint one, low mileage one (not this one).

Former Spec. B owner here. The car IS different from a GT, but it's mainly for the 6 speed manual (same as STI)

Yes, the shocks are Bilstein. But if they haven't been replaced, they will need to in another 20K anyways.

The wheels are 18". But so are the ones on my VW.

The timing belt with water pump isn't a $2K job. Everyone just buys the Gates kit for $300 and pays an indy (like HBL) to install for $500 or DYI if you are capable.

Not saying it's not a nice car, but you definitely want to get the motor checked out by a Subaru specialist (e.g. HBL) before you buy it.

I think it's priced right given the engine issues.

I thought gilly was talking about in general. Since you're a former Spec. B owner, would you say it lives up to the hype? A mature STI, some would say. I'm into the whole sleeper thing, so LGT, Spec. B's, FXT, have always caught my eye.

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It's more a fancier LGT, than a mature STI. But if the sleeper subaru is your thing, it's worth it. You could always mod it for more power, but the STI has way more aftermarket support (e.g. exhaust).

I'd rather have LGT wagon (manual), but I found those are much harder to come by.

Like this? (by no means a "good buy" though)
https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/van/...303061533.html

For those who prefer auto, 2005 Subaru GT, super low kms, 106K kms, $9995
https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/nvn/...341369055.html

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If this checks out, nice winter beater - 04 Subaru Forester XT, 200K kms, $6500
https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/bnc/...311024978.html

https://images.craigslist.org/00707_...wz_600x450.jpg

FXTs are so damn expensive. My preference is the boxy ones like the one above (and do an sti conversion) but even the new ones hold value very well, esp in mt

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https://victoria.craigslist.ca/cto/d...338381680.html

2006 TSX manual, low mileage. Located in Victoria. Very good price.

If this isn't a unicorn, I don't know what is.

https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/van/...318598857.html

Brown, manual, wagon?! Checks all the boxes.