nikonian11 Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 Whats the difference between an 05 limited and an 06 limited? Should I spend the extra cash for the 06? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvanbran Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 Doesn't the '06 come only in automatic ? Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikonian11 Posted April 4, 2006 Author Share Posted April 4, 2006 nope. you're thinking of the wagon. the sedan comes with manual or auto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 There's a thread somewhere detailing the exact noticable differences from someone who had an 05 and got it replaced with an 06. It even had 05 vs 06 pics of several of the changes. A search or two should turn it up. I think the only important difference is IIRC the doors were redesigned for the 06 MY to withstand side impacts better, or at least to withstand the IIHS's side impact tests better The doors don't look any different from the outside/inside, but apparently their structure underneath changed a bit. If I was buying an LGT sedan I'd personally pay a little extra for that, plus you'll get marginally better resale value with an 06. That said the 05 is still overall a very safe car and if you get a killer deal on one I'd say go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plunk10 Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 I had an 06 for a loaner while getting my 05 detailed. I remember the steering wheel radio controls being on the 06, that was missing from my 05. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix96 Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 Steering wheel radio controls are only on the Legacy GT Spec B, or the 3.0R Outbacks. Standard 2006 Legacy GT Limiteds have no steering wheel controls with manual transmissions and shifter buttons with automatic transmissions. Several of us have added the steering wheel radio controls to our GTs, however: http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26232 Here's a thread that lists most of the differences: http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22636&highlight=differences phoenix96 2006 Legacy GT Ltd · 2011 Outback 3.6R Ltd · 1992 SVX 2006 Outback 3.0R VDC · 2009 Forester 2.5X 2002 Outback VDC · 1996 Outback 2.5L · 1986 GL-10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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