quicknick Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 Hello all, I am new to this forum although I have been lurking around trying to glean more info about the Legacy GT. I am in the market for a new car and the legacy seems to fit my needs very well. I am also considering and Audi A4. What can you kind folks tell me about the Legacy that makes it such a great car? and why do you feel it is a better vehicle than the A4. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks very much. Nick:icon_lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j0ebert Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 Ultamate sleeper. Excellent performance. Aftermarket galore. Comfortable. AWD. Sweet. Not and Audi! Price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hovied Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 Well if you said S4 then maybe you could compare.....lol..... Shooters choice here though, both cars are nice but the Audi is bit more refined... ______________ tHe HoV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melayout Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 You have togo for the V6 quattro model to get match the LGT equipment-wise. That's 35K MSRP or 33-32K invoice, SpecB territory. Even then, the LGT is still fastAr. What are your priorities? Performance, luxury, space, reliability, modability, safety, price, resale value? I keed I keeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tintinet Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 Price, performance, reliability, safety, and incredible aftermarket making it relatively simple and (relatively) inexpensive to take it from terrific sports sedan to supercar performance territory, or anywhere along the way, if desired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quicknick Posted January 13, 2006 Author Share Posted January 13, 2006 Thanks for the responses everybody. I guess I am interested in performance and the AWD system as I do a lot of traveling in the mountains out here. Several of you mentioned aftermarket goodies. What kind of mods are we talking about? Chips, intakes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melayout Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 Performance + AWD + mountains = LGT . The A4 2.0T is relatively slow and the V6 will die when you go higher. I keed I keeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 My major reason to go LGT over Audi.... RELIABILITY!!!!!! Audis are terrible from a reliablility standpoint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quicknick Posted January 13, 2006 Author Share Posted January 13, 2006 Speaking of dying in the thin air, you should see my POS Focus at above 5,000ft. Talk about gasping for air. I've read that turbo charged engines aren't adversely effected by higher altitudes. Is that true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deneb Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 An LGT should be considerably cheaper to maintain as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melayout Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 The only adverse effect altitude has on turbos is that it takes longer to hit target boost since the air is thinner compared to an N/A where compression is static and can't be regulated. I keed I keeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j0ebert Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 Well there is Stage 2 kits that can bump you to something like 260 AWHP and 300 Ft/Lbs for around $1200. That's all while retaining stock turbo and stock fuel system. Up-pipe, downpipe, and AccessPort should do the trick. The best part, that is just the beginning. Reading through these boards for almost a year now, I have seen our Legacys transformed into monster HP machines. As far as i'm concerned, since these motors are one of the favorites in the Glamis Dunes out here in California, they definately prove themselfs to be able to handle the power and abuse that those people put them through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drakuun Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 Drive them both- The leggy should show her colors, and there will be no need for further doubts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlabs Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 An Audi is heavier than a comparable LGT (from what I've read, approx 200lbs)... not only will you feel it in the acceleration, but most definitely in the handling too. +1 for reliability. My last car was an Audi, and had a multitude of problems. Most were minor, but when you're paying +$35k for a car, you expect more. And if you're going to be into mods, in general the mod scene will be cheaper for Subies than for Audi's. Having said that, in general Audi interiors are quite good, and still hold a decent advantage over the LGT interior. Subies aren't known for their status or luxury factor, but for the performance+value combo, they're hard to beat. -=- Livin life at 140 BPM -=- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 Drive them both- The leggy should show her colors, and there will be no need for further doubts. you mean AFTER you swap the RE92 tires off of the GT Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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