wunderkind Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 I've driven a few GTs and haven't own one yet (soon....). But I find myself having a hard time recognizing one from the rear. It's very Camry-ish. So these days I find myself staring at Camrys before realizing it's not a GT. In fact only last week, my wife "helpfully" pointed out what she thought was a GT and I had to tell her it's just a Camry! It's just my own observation. Nothing more nothing less. Other than the twin pipes, the rear really resembles the current gen of Camrys. YMMV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Monkey Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 I call troll! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euclid Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 I've been told it looks like a camry from the back as well. I just reply with, that's good because that's all a camry is ever going to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthedeck Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 it does somewhat look like a camry, however, is distinguished by a couple of things... 1) Not many Camry's have dual exhausts 2) There is NO chrome above the license plate holders on the Legacy's 3) The taillights in the Camry do not have the 'lines' that go through such as the legacy's. Usually, I just look for the chrome piece above the license plate on the trunk. At least on the Legacy sedans, it doesn't exist -- therefore, if I see it, it's a Camry. peace, i. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deer Killer Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 Yeah, when you design a car just to be different, what you get is bangle, and nissan/infiniti.. yuck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Monkey Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 [quote name='inthedeck']it does somewhat look like a camry, however, is distinguished by a couple of things... 1) Not many Camry's have dual exhausts 2) There is NO chrome above the license plate holders on the Legacy's 3) The taillights in the Camry do not have the 'lines' that go through such as the legacy's. Usually, I just look for the chrome piece above the license plate on the trunk. At least on the Legacy sedans, it doesn't exist -- therefore, if I see it, it's a Camry. peace, i.[/quote] The general shape is just different. The only thing in common is the turn indicator between the brake lights... In the same light, you can see many similarities between the Legacy and the Previous generation Altimas... :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brady_bunch Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 Legacy vs Camry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeLoo Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 Back in the 80's, both were hot and similar looking cars... :) Vintage Legacy Wagon [img]http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/6/web/594000-594999/594095_2.jpg[/img] Vintage Camry [img]http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/11/web/227000-227999/227149_4.jpg[/img] 2005 Legacy GT Wagon Ltd 5EAT Garnet Red 1999 GTI VR6 Black - sold but not forgotten... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Accord Lover Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 Wow...The old versions of those cars do look similar....by the way, the current Camry looks great from behind and I think Legacy has edgier design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtguy Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 From the front, I mistake previous-gen Altimas for Legacies all the time. From the rear, yes, I admit it, I mistake Camries for Legacies. The sedan is rather generic, though stylish and elegant. It looks better than the Camry, even as it looks like the Camry. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Zevil Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 [quote name='gtguy']From the front, I mistake previous-gen Altimas for Legacies all the time. From the rear, yes, I admit it, I mistake Camries for Legacies. The sedan is rather generic, though stylish and elegant. It looks better than the Camry, even as it looks like the Camry. Kevin[/quote] My thoughts exactly. I too have mistaked Camrys with Legacys. The Camry doesn't look as nice as the Legacy though. The camry has a more bulbous look to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-2.5-GT Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 I agree. Everything about that car is boring...from its looks to how it drives... It is very reliable, don't get me wrong, but i still don't understand why so many people want to drive a car with no personality to it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Zevil Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 It's amazing how so many people are content with something that doesn't do anything particularly well, or simply because that's what they had before. Change is good. I don't want to live my life like a lemming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th3Franz Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 I really like the GT's styling, and many people have commented at how sexy the rear end is. -Franz The end of a Legacy http://www.youtube.com/th3franz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outahere Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 Get a wagon instead of a sedan, and you won't have this "problem". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Monkey Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 [quote name='outahere']Get a wagon instead of a sedan, and you won't have this "problem".[/quote] :roll: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin2.5i Posted August 19, 2004 Share Posted August 19, 2004 I parked my 2.5i next to a Camry the other day (which happened to be a really similar color to my Atlantic Blue), and I noticed several differences: 1. The Leg is much smaller and sportier 2. Front end of the Leg is much more aggressive looking (compared to a Camry, mind you) 3. While the backs of the cars do look similar, the Legacy's lines make it look much more like an enthusiast's car, while the Camry just looks plain bland. 4. The interior of the Legacy looks so much cooler. The Camry's instument panel looks like it's out of a 95 Corolla. Of course, as a Legacy sedan lover, I'm really biased, but I think you all can sympatize with that :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deer Killer Posted August 19, 2004 Share Posted August 19, 2004 I counted at least 5 rubberneckers today.. Of course those are only the pedestrians/drivers I could actually see. GT ltd sedan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agctr Posted August 19, 2004 Share Posted August 19, 2004 Even more so here in Oz as all the cars are debadged so I just look for the tell tail sign of the exhaust system. The POV has smaller tips than the GT, oh and the GT has this big thing in the bonnet, like a slit of something, not sure what that is for though ???? Any ideas ???? LOL Adam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Information Society Posted August 21, 2004 Share Posted August 21, 2004 Hood scoop for the intercooler. [quote name='agctr']Even more so here in Oz as all the cars are debadged so I just look for the tell tail sign of the exhaust system. The POV has smaller tips than the GT, oh and the GT has this big thing in the bonnet, like a slit of something, not sure what that is for though ???? Any ideas ???? LOL Adam.[/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttlejockey Posted August 21, 2004 Share Posted August 21, 2004 [quote name='Information Society']Hood scoop for the intercooler. [quote name='agctr']Even more so here in Oz as all the cars are debadged so I just look for the tell tail sign of the exhaust system. The POV has smaller tips than the GT, oh and the GT has this big thing in the bonnet, like a slit of something, not sure what that is for though ???? Any ideas ???? LOL Adam.[/quote][/quote] He was joking. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Information Society Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 I feel like such an ass :lol: [quote name='Throttlejockey'][quote name='Information Society']Hood scoop for the intercooler. [quote name='agctr']Even more so here in Oz as all the cars are debadged so I just look for the tell tail sign of the exhaust system. The POV has smaller tips than the GT, oh and the GT has this big thing in the bonnet, like a slit of something, not sure what that is for though ???? Any ideas ???? LOL Adam.[/quote][/quote] He was joking. :D[/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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