Max Capacity Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Picked up the car this morning, traded in the 2016. Magnetite Gray with gray leather. The car has less wind noise, faster touch screen, faster seat heaters, easier to read clock and outside air temp. Have 33 miles on it so far. We decided to trade in when we saw all the improvements and with the same features/options the 16' had, it was cheaper. With 0% and the trade in value and money down, the payment is half what it was. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted October 29, 2017 Author Share Posted October 29, 2017 (edited) http://legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=257410&stc=1&d=1509321094 Edited October 29, 2017 by Max Capacity 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infosecdad Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 She looks great! Love the color. How is the drive in comparison to the SpecB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted October 30, 2017 Author Share Posted October 30, 2017 Thanks, The Spec has a nice ride, not to harsh. The Outback is different sort of car, but overall it does ride and corner fairly well. It has less wind noise then the 2016 we traded in. The sound system is much better too, it fills the car with sound much the same way as my 05 wagon does, the 16 was lacking there. The touch screen is much more responsive then the 16. The 18 is a nice improvement. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DugsSin Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 We found that the seats, door panels etc were very dry on our '18. Happen to rub a little chemical guys conditioner on the drivers seat and spent the next hour conditioning all the Java surfaces. Gave it a darker richer color Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted October 30, 2017 Author Share Posted October 30, 2017 We sprung for the ResistALL NG2 coating for the car. It's a life time guaranty covers a whole list of things to the exterior and interior. https://www.google.com/search?q=ResistALL+NG2&oq=ResistALL+NG2&aqs=chrome..69i57j0.21480j0j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthedeck Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Congrats on the new ride, looks sweet. Also, your car seems to have this issue, as well, so, thought I'd bring it up. At least it's a simple fix... https://www.evernote.com/shard/s4/sh/0b0cee26-2f10-4e93-b981-024c05163d4e/5c35a02bc2a12dcc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted October 30, 2017 Author Share Posted October 30, 2017 (edited) Just walked out and looked. The gap seems pretty even along both side of the hood above the headlights. I'm sure if there was an issue it was taken care of before we picked it up Thanks for the heads up. Edited October 30, 2017 by Max Capacity 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthedeck Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 ^^Phew! Glad to hear. I just happened to come across it today, so, figured it was easy enough to check. Glad to hear of the things they changed, as wifey is considering one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted October 31, 2017 Author Share Posted October 31, 2017 The 18 is a nicer car then the 16. I'm very happy with the improvements. This should be the last new car for a while. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted November 6, 2017 Author Share Posted November 6, 2017 Saturday night got to see the SRH, steering responsive headlights work. That's nice. Also the headlights are much better then the 2016. Enjoy watching the auto high beams work too. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08110 Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 The 18 is a nicer car then the 16. I'm very happy with the improvements. This should be the last new car for a while. What things do you like more over the 2016 model? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted November 19, 2017 Author Share Posted November 19, 2017 GF likes the auto locking doors. I like the rear braking, more towards a 5 spoke style wheel, gray interior, have found the stereo sounds better, it's fills the car with sound more like my 05 wagon does. The Nav screen works much faster. With the same options the 16 had the price was cheaper, plus 0% financing, with what we paid down on the 16 over the time we owned it and putting more money down on this one, the payment is half what it was. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthedeck Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 (edited) Also, the front C-lights are now DRL's, where they were not on previous years. And it's fairly more quiet than my '17 sedan. Much better handling than our old '12 OB, and thank goodness they got rid of the clunky 5sp auto. CVT, while not my fav., is much better than it used to be. Edited November 20, 2017 by inthedeck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted November 20, 2017 Author Share Posted November 20, 2017 Yes, I enjoy driving the car with the CVT. I don't think I'm ready for a CVT in my DD but this is her car, so she's happy. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthedeck Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Yeah, I hear ya. I wanted a manual, but, no such luck with legacies/ob's any more. Not in the US, at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted November 20, 2017 Author Share Posted November 20, 2017 (edited) I have said before, I love the eyesight system so much that I can't see buying a new car without it. Problem is you can't get it with a 6mt in an STI. Edited February 28, 2018 by Max Capacity 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted February 28, 2018 Author Share Posted February 28, 2018 Figured I'd post an update with the mileage, the car has 2400 miles on it, 4 months old. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DugsSin Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 We literally went that far in the first three weeks. Now that I've gotten familiar with the EyeSight's recommendations I wouldn't be without her/it either. Love our OB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilot1226 Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 That is a nice looking car. I am so torn between the OB and Legacy going forward. I know I want the 3.6, though. Haven’t seen any Mag Gray Ob’s yet. Might want to think about that one. Hmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waxiboy Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Trying to convince my wife to replace our '07 Mazda CX9 with a '18 Outback Touring (just because I could not stand those standard roof rails). What kind of gas mileage are you getting with the 3.6 engine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cseagle08 Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Trying to convince my wife to replace our '07 Mazda CX9 with a '18 Outback Touring (just because I could not stand those standard roof rails). What kind of gas mileage are you getting with the 3.6 engine? Many of the OB guys are getting the premium and limited models and installing the Touring's (and JDM's) lower roof rails. The lower ones cost in the hundreds of dollars. Which is cheaper than the difference of touring over limited. And I do almost completely stop/go/traffic/city (sub 30mph) driving with my '18 3.6, and I'm sitting right at 20mpg, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waxiboy Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Many of the OB guys are getting the premium and limited models and installing the Touring's (and JDM's) lower roof rails. The lower ones cost in the hundreds of dollars. Which is cheaper than the difference of touring over limited. And I do almost completely stop/go/traffic/city (sub 30mph) driving with my '18 3.6, and I'm sitting right at 20mpg, lol. Price of Limited + Eyesight Package (I want the LED headlights) is almost the same as Touring. We might just go with a 2.5i. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted May 10, 2018 Author Share Posted May 10, 2018 Just to update, the car just over 3400 miles now. Still happy with it. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DugsSin Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 Totally agree closing in on 10K miles and just had a ball driving over 100 miles on Skyline Drive during the day & night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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