I_am_a_replicant Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 [url]http://www.caranddriver.com/article.asp?section_id=15&article_id=8550&page_number=1[/url] If this has been posted, sorry for the superfluousness (man, i just love saying that). Some of the comments in the review seem to be so far off base. Noisy doors? Huh? My car reeks of European solidness. Not a creak, groan, nothing. I am so open to other cars, and am not about defending our beloved LGT's becuase we own 'em, but, well, the test seems to omit our AWD as sorta a neat thing. It also seems to pass over, well, the fact that the car did , ahem, 14.2 in the 1/4 mile. Huh? 14.2? Better tires and a quick AccessPort add-on and Im thinking 13 secs in the 1/4. That seems quite worthy of not only a small sedan, but a subaru as well. Anyway, I have rambled alot. Read. Enjoy. Comment. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xee Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 Yeah, there were a couple huge threads on this. The "official" link hasn't been posted though. You should add it to the "Legacy/Outback Reviews & Articles List" sticky. This comparison will be featured on one of their shows this weekend, btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I_am_a_replicant Posted September 16, 2004 Author Share Posted September 16, 2004 I put the link in a reply...not sure how to add it to that first post that is the sticky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driver72 Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 Well, instead of a day late and dollar short...you are two weeks late and....ah heck it's just old news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttlejockey Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 Don't forget it's on TV this weekend, Sept 18-19 12:30PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssaldana Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 can someone tape this and rip it to a digital format? I have space on my server to put it online if need be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deer Killer Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 I can transcode from mythtv :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wzhaoca Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 I've stopped trusting reviews on these domestic car magazines long ago. They all seem to have turned into advertising machines for big car companys. The net is the first place I go to get unbiased first hand reviews from real owners. Just my 2 cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xee Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 [quote name='wzhaoca']I've stopped trusting reviews on these domestic car magazines long ago. They all seem to have turned into advertising machines for big car companys. The net is the first place I go to get unbiased first hand reviews from real owners. Just my 2 cents.[/quote] The tv shows are still fun to watch because you actually get to the see the car being put through it's paces. Plus, the remote controls have a "mute" button. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devobuzz Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 Why does the Legacy have the worst braking numbers???? I thought we had big brakes? Do our pads suck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthedeck Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 [quote name='devobuzz']Why does the Legacy have the worst braking numbers???? I thought we had big brakes? Do our pads suck?[/quote] Nope, I beleive it has to do with the good ole RE-92s. Change the tires, and most likely, you will notice an increase in deceleration distances. Also could be some other things...as you mentioned, pads could be kinda soft. Of course, that can all be fixed. Better tires, stainless lines, better fluid, and of course, pads. Not sure if the rotors need to be changed...unless of course they are bad (ala SUBE555). Later, i. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerdave Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 And not only that, but look at the TSX. Its braking distances are only a few feet shorter, and it's on all-seasons too. The Audi and Volvo are on summer tires. Put the GT on S-03s and then re-run the test. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 [quote name='I_am_a_replicant']http://www.caranddriver.com/article.asp?section_id=15&article_id=8550&page_number=1 Some of the comments in the review seem to be so far off base. Noisy doors? -> My car reeks of European solidness. -> It also seems to pass over, well, the fact that the car did , ahem, 14.2 in the 1/4 mile. Huh? 14.2? Better tires and a quick AccessPort add-on and Im thinking 13 secs in the 1/4. That seems quite worthy of not only a small sedan, but a subaru as well. [/quote] Everyone comments on how solid and smooth this car is. I think every person who got in my car has commented on how soilid the doors are. If I get an AccessPort add-on, I will take it to the track and do a few runs, I'm sure it'll surprise quite a few people. - Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLS Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 Yeah, the only time the window makes a funny noise is if its only 3/4 of the way up. When fullyup, they close as nice as a Benz. Maybe some kid was feeding the door some quarters and they were rattling around when they closed the doors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deer Killer Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 The rear doors sound a lot better too for some reason.. Make all your picky passengers get in the back :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deer Killer Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 [quote name='godwhomismike']Everyone comments on how solid and smooth this car is. I think every person who got in my car has commented on how soilid the doors are.[/quote] I've gotten "whoa this has some pick up" "I'm going to tell your mom how you drive!" "hey, wait, the turn is right heeeeeeree ayeeeee!!" Nothing about smoothness though :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I_am_a_replicant Posted September 17, 2004 Author Share Posted September 17, 2004 Well, I am sorry my orignal post was late and goofy as I am not current on the board alot. But now that I read the comments re: the car, I am very glad I made the goofy post. I do agree: the door handle feel alone is positively BMW/Euro solid. The doors close as good as anything I have ever driven (in). Every person that has ever opened the door or closed the door, operated anything in the car, comments on the quality. At risk of gushing/overstating, this car reeks of quaility. Period. Sadly, i read a long interview (which I am sure all of you have read a long time ago) with the Soob execs and they admit this car will not sell well, will be limited in its appeal, etc. Amazing. Becuase the car is missing a nav system and other (to me) non-critical items, and because it is not perceived as a luxury, tons of potential buyers are going to skip over it. And yet, to me, it is an amazing car for the dollars. Hell, it is a great car irrespective of the duckets. Yup, I preach to the choir, but now I feel more betterer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkyD Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 [quote name='godwhomismike'][quote name='I_am_a_replicant']http://www.caranddriver.com/article.asp?section_id=15&article_id=8550&page_number=1 Some of the comments in the review seem to be so far off base. Noisy doors? -> My car reeks of European solidness. -> It also seems to pass over, well, the fact that the car did , ahem, 14.2 in the 1/4 mile. Huh? 14.2? Better tires and a quick AccessPort add-on and Im thinking 13 secs in the 1/4. That seems quite worthy of not only a small sedan, but a subaru as well. [/quote] Do they make an accessport for the LGT '05 yet? Everyone comments on how solid and smooth this car is. I think every person who got in my car has commented on how soilid the doors are. If I get an AccessPort add-on, I will take it to the track and do a few runs, I'm sure it'll surprise quite a few people. - Mike[/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th3Franz Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 I think the most popular comment I have gotten is about the smoothness and quickness of the car. "Whoa this car is smoother than my uncle's $70k Jaguar." "It's so smooth and quiet.. love the door close sound." -Franz The end of a Legacy http://www.youtube.com/th3franz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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