rnye

So I've never really been interested in Subarus. Aside from the STi I don't really know much about them and the 'normal' models tend to slip under the radar.

The Legacy was redesigned for 2010 and I don't remember hearing too much about it. It certainly isn't what I'd call beautiful, but I think its definitely a "grow on you" kind of car. Its the specs that really interest me - a little more digging reveals it to be a pretty good bargain. The BIGGEST surprise is the weight. Its a 4 door, 5 passenger, AWD sedan that weighs under 3500lbs (3477 for the GT I configured).

Now, the base model is a 170hp and starts under 20K. Then there are the GT and the 3.6 models. The 2.5GTs are available with a 6M so thats what I started with

I built a 2011 2.5GT and it came to $34,120. That includes a 6 speed manual mated to a 265hp 2.5L turbo'd flat four and includes navigation, HK 440watt sound system, etc. It does 0-60 in 5.5 seconds and one would assume it's easy to boost the power (exhaust, tune)

What do ya'll think? Any good to drive?

I really like it.

Christople

Audi money imo

Jumpman2k

They seem very nice. Some think they compare well to say the Infiniti G37. I wouldn't disagree necessarily, but IMO at the price point it's at, there is one really nice feature that is available on all the competition that Subaru does not offer: memory seats. A lot of people won't care, but if you share the car at all it's very nice and like I say, kind of expected on cars at this price point.

rnye

Browsing the Legacy board here is one on Advans. Do like.

JakeJewler

I think its very decent. The back of it is very vanilla but I cant see many being interested at 34k.

Saki GT

I love them, or the 2.5GT Ltd at least - great car to get lots of power out of, and awd. The price creep makes them harder to justify against something like a rwd G37, but its great vs an awd G37 or the super lame G25 sedan which still prices higher. Forego nav and you have a $32k car that is very nice.

TheDonEffect

I like them.

Disgustipated

Get an STI for that kind of money. Or a WRX. Legacy is nice but... not worth 34k.

GateCrasher

To bad the 3.6R only comes in Auto

Ghostface80

Reading through some threads on NASIOC, the 2.5 still seems to be suffering from a bad tune from Subaru... anyone know if Legacy's are affected? I also know there was a pretty big recall a couple months back for the Legacy.

Honda might be the most reliable brand nowadays, too bad they're also the most bland.