Hi guys and thanks in advance. New to the forum but been lurking for a while.
I have just bought a 2008 Liberty GT spec B (150,000km) 2.5l 6 speed manual for my wife. This is our 4th Liberty (plus one Outback). Very happy with the cars and they have been super reliable with some topping 420,000km with just one clutch change! but this is the first turbo that I have owned.
It was bought in haste as my son had written off his 2005 Liberty 2.5 on the Wednesday and bought this one from Maryborough on the Saturday!
Normally i research heaps prior but it appeared to be such a good buy and the owner was desperate for a quick sale as they were leaving for an extended holiday that I jumped on the deal without doing the obligatory fact finding mission that I normally do!!. The owner stated that she ran the engine with low oil on a long trip and blew the motor. The owner bought a new second hand motor from a reputable source on the Sunshine Coast with 10,000 km from the same model and it has done 20,00 km since then. The car has 150,000 km on it but the motor has only 30,000 km. A new radiator, clutch and turbo were fitted during the motor change over.
My questions are what concerns should i have with this model if any?
Is the turbo an unnecessary risk (maintenance or issues) considering that it is for my wife (who is a spirited but cautious driver)?
What is the difference between the GT and the GT spec B?
Is there any specific maintenance regarding the turbo model for the turbo itself? I do all of the standard services myself at 10,000km with good oil (semi synth - but I am not going into an oil debate )
The service books were lost in a house shift (apparently) so i need to get an owners manual and service book as well. Any good sources for this or should I just go to Subaru?
I got it for around $13,000. Did I do OK?
I am taking it to Subaru Dealer for a good once over next week. Is there anything that I should ask them to check? I read about the banjo filters for the turbo. Should I get them to check those and where are they?
Thanks again in advance