5th gen vs 6th

[laufu]

Yes the big differences between 5th gen and 6th gen is:

 

* 2.5 SOHC (gen5) vs. to DOHC with VVT (gen6)

* Eyesight

* Styling (though the 5th gen is growing on me)

 

Probably the only reason I'd look at getting the 5th gen is if you wanted a GT.

 

That's interesting, I thought all Legacies and Outbacks went to the FB engines in 2013. In North America, the 2013-2014 gen 5s uses the same FB25 (DOHC) engine found in the gen 6 models.

 

Also the gen 5 had the 2nd generation Eyesight system with black and white cameras, vs current gen 6. Gen 6 use smaller color cameras. Eyesight for the gen 5 was only available on the top trims in the US.

 

I like my gen 5, but I think the gen 6 looks better. As everyone else said, the gen 6 gets much better mileage plus more media connectivity. The best you could get on a gen 5 was AHA or though your phone's apps via Bluetooth audio.

[chowser51]

5th gen saved a lady today. Hope our 6th gens are just as tough.

 

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm196/chowser51att/D2FC011C-A537-473D-9785-0AE832747324_zpspquvoa0w.jpg

 

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm196/chowser51att/E8645F95-3531-45AD-81B0-9D286046E1F6_zps6a6cyyra.jpg

[Jsmith]

5th gen saved a lady today. Hope our 6th gens are just as tough.

 

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm196/chowser51att/D2FC011C-A537-473D-9785-0AE832747324_zpspquvoa0w.jpg

 

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm196/chowser51att/E8645F95-3531-45AD-81B0-9D286046E1F6_zps6a6cyyra.jpg

 

I'm happy to hear it saved her life, but that's not a 5th gen Legacy.

[chowser51]

My bad. Fourth gen? It's an '06.