not sure i could bring myself to buy a legacy estate if something like a 330d touring with a remap was an option, although i obviously understand that you probably get way more legacy for your money than bmw.

 

See the title! Subarus really grow on you. And they have suspension.

 

I can tell you're moving back to Yorkshire

 

A workmate recently bought from a Stratstone main dealer (not Subaru)
a WRX estate on a 04 plate 60K exactly like the one at the bottom-Autotrader
He paid

 

Of course! doh

 

Impreza prices are on the floor at the moment, it's a very good time to buy if you can live with the fuel costs.

BMW was never in the running, we need 4wd but don't really want to go for an SUV as we have no need for ground clearance. We do however, need to be able to tow a livestock trailer off our land and up our drive, which is half a mile track with quite a steep uphill, I just don't think most 'car' like cars (IYKWIM) would be able to do that, but the Legacy being full time 4wd should, but still be car-like on the motorway trips we're going to be doing.

Graham (ge2) has a Spec B Legacy, passengering in his was another factor in me looking at the car in the first place. Although ours isn't particularly powerful (160bhp I think) it's body control is excellent yet it remains comfortable on the potholed country lanes round here.

 

That body control, the low CoG and the compactness is the key. Plus the usual excellent Japanese ergnomics, so even with the puffer, they H&T easily.

I'm well familiar with Yorkshire (as my style may sometimes betray...) and Herts. also has awful, yet enjoyable roads. That Subaru don't sell more cars round here betrays the received-wisdom of the buyers.

I should start a Campaign for Real Cars, or something...

 

Not with only 2 pedals they don't

 

I'm getting better at left-foot braking, but need more practice!

 

Still chuffed with mine after nearly 40k miles.

The only problems I've had have been a prematurely worn bush and some oil 'misting' on one of the rocker covers both of which were fixed under warranty with no quibbles.

Apart from the squeaky sunroof cover, which has been like that since I've had it, the interior is being very un-subaru too, no sign of wear at all.

The engine still feels like it's loosening up too, it seems to be keener to rev than ever and it was pretty keen to start off with.

It doesn't seem to know what it is, it's like a sportscar crossed with a luxo barge, crossed with a tractor. Love it

I only wish I hadn't been so bothered about buying a nearly new one, I could've saved myself at least 10k and had no less of a car

It's going to be interesting when I eventually come to change it and compare it with the 'Ultimate Driving Machine'. I bet I end up with another one.