Photos provided by the vendor

Highlights

JDM import in 2022
91,200Km (56,669 miles) on the clock
Smart leather and Alcantara upholstery
WR Blue Mica paintwork
Twin-scroll turbocharged 2-litre
Automatic transmission
MOT until September 2024

The Appeal

With their scintillating performance, World Rally Championship heritage, endless tunability and superb handling characteristics, it’s little wonder that performance Subarus have been a mainstay of car culture for 30 years or more.

Imported from Japan in September last year and subject to an extensive scheme of maintenance and servicing since, this WR special edition presents in excellent overall condition. Bearing the equivalent of just under 57,000 miles, this is a genuine, low mileage example – one that is sure to be a hit with fans of the marque. Perfect to keep as-is for some practical and fun daily driving, or the ideal base for some modification and customisation, this Legacy offers a wealth of options to its new owner.

The History and Paperwork

First registered in Japan in 2004
Imported to the UK in September 2022
Two UK owners (the first of which was the import company)
Current owner since September 2022
MOT to September 2024
Apparently one of just 600 examples built
Complete with a number of invoices for maintenance and servicing
Currently on the private registration ‘M300LAJ’, which is being retained
The car will be supplied with its original age-related registration: BR04AOC

The Interior

Embroidered, black half leather upholstery with blue Alcantara inserts all presents very well, with minimal evidence of wear considering the age of the car
Dark grey carpets throughout, with new mats that feature smart blue binding to match the Alcantara
Electrically operated front seats
Electric windows and door mirrors
Upgraded double DIN Android Auto head unit with GPS and Bluetooth functionality
OEM CD changer supplied with the vehicle
Air conditioning, which the vendor informs us works very well and blows ice cold
We noted some slight cracks in the dashboard around the air vents
Otherwise, the trim and switchgear all shows very well, looking to be in fine condition
The vendor assures us that all the cabin’s features function just as they should, with no faults reported
Generous boot space with grey ‘Subaru’ branded liner, spacesaver spare wheel and jack

The Exterior

WR Blue Mica paintwork, inspired by Subaru’s iconic WRC livery, presents very well with no notable damage, scuffs or blemishes to report
Wind deflectors are installed on the side windows
Attractive factory-fitted bodykit includes a deep bonnet intake, revised front and rear bumpers, side skirts and a subtle rear spoiler
Bodywork, trim and badging all show in very good order, with nothing missing, no major damage and no corrosion we could discern
We only spotted two minor faults: a slight scuff to the near-side mirror casing and a crack to the off-side area of the tailgate trim (although this is hidden when the tailgate is closed)
Underneath, the floors, sills and inner wheel arches look to be in excellent condition, with no damage or corrosion
We are informed the car was fully undersealed after import
Lovely 10-spoke, 18-inch alloy wheels wear a handsome gold finish and show in fine fettle, with no notable kerbing or lacquer peel we could see

The Mechanics

2-litre DOHC, twin-scroll turbo(VF38) ‘boxer’ engine – code EJ20
Tiptronic automatic transmission offers smooth shifting
All-wheel drive for great handling and road-holding
Inspected by a specialist after import
Bilstein performance suspension
The OEM turbo was refurbished less than 500 miles ago
Other work undertaken since import includes: new brake discs and pads all round, new cambelt, water pump, thermostat, fresh coolant, AC tensioner, rocker gaskets, suspension bushes, full differential and transmission service
4 x new Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Tyres
The vendor tells us that the car runs perfectly, with no mechanical faults or issues they are aware of

Summary

Fast, practical and with a truly characterful powertrain, there’s much to recommend this handsome Legacy. Presented in fine condition with low mileage, we can’t think of many better ways to zip through the countryside with all the family and a brace of dogs.

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