As per this thread, http://clubsub.org.nz/forum/showthread.php?46773-Stolen-Silver-96-BG5-Legacy-GT-Rego-BRG199-CHCH
Found it today dumped a few blocks away. Someone has taken it for a joy ride, gone through the glove box, nothing of value to take, stereo is still in there. Was not insured. Pics here:
https://imgur.com/a/kw7A2
The front RH wheel is completely mangled, I think the strut is bent and the front drive shaft at the very minimum is totaled. I started the engine and it did not sound too happy, was burbling as it revved. I am aghast to think what they did to it after putting thousands of dollars into that engine.
Contacted police, not interested in forensics, just in closing the outstanding report. Unsure what to do with it, I have no idea how to evaluate if it's worth anything. The engine was a replacement from a 100K vehicle, with a brand new radiator, but might be completely fubar for all I can tell. Turbos should still be good.
Any advice would be deeply appreciated.