Six_wheeler Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 I was hoping this would be a stand-alone forum, but I thought I might as well start the thread (unless there is one already started, which I couldn't find.) So why Subaru? Because it's different. Because it's good. Because it makes earily perfect mecahnical sense. Why for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatbastard Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 For me it was the value. We currently own an Audi and after driving that through several snow storms I decided my next car had to be AWD. Making that a require the field shrinks considerably and a lot of other players were too expensive for me to justify when I drive ~30k miles per year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Simple.... Liked the look.....Turbocharged wagon:) Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincedog3 Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 unique design,AWD, Boxer engine, Subarus rep for safety, its involvement in rally racing, and is yes, different from the crowd. I don't see Legacy's like mine all the time. Though based on this board alone, there are a lot of them. For your car audio/video needs:D Audio Crafters IS it. In Pasadena Ca. Arthur rules. www.audio-crafters.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
direavenger Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Proven AWD system. Reliable and safe. Styling (interior and exterior). Power, handling, and (eventually) modability come in last on my list, but are still important to me. The Dude - Two inches and counting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uberwagon Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Simple.... Liked the look.....Turbocharged wagon:) +1:icon_mrgr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallguylehigh Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Because Subaru has some racing heritage behind it, and Subaru's AWD system is probably second to only quattro in terms of panache and public opinion. Not a big fan of the primarily FWD/AWD applications that switch when you lose traction, Subaru is 50/50 right down the middle. I also like their looks and their interiors have made leaps and bounds over previous generations... GM should have used their share in Subaru to learn how to do that. They still embrace the family size wagon. Thats about it for me, I'm sure I agree with the others comments here as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillboy Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Inexpensive way to get AWD (used to have a Cherokee, but they priced themselves out of my market). Plus, Toyotas are boring and Honda salespeople are pricks (our cars are perfect and you will pay whatever we want). It is still ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKB_SATX Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Reliability, performance, form-factor... I was looking for a 5-door vehicle (hatch or wagon) that was civilized and offered good performance. I'd been a VW driver for 17 years and was irritated with VW for introducing the Mk.V vehicles in europe and taking a long time to bring them here, I was ready to buy a car long before they were ready to sell me one. The A3 finally got here and felt a little less substantial than I thought it should for the price. My partner had a bugeye WRX wagon with 130k+ miles on it that was still very solid and hadn't had any problems, so I gave a serious look at the LGT wagon, and here we are. I'm disappointed in Subaru for taking away the manual transmission, I may have to buy from someone else when the time comes if they don't figure it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnAWD Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 For me it was these points: 1) turbocharged 4door 2) subaru safety 3) subaru track record 4) modability (is that a word?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 AWD and flat engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwannaSportSedan Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 I am planning on one for the following reasons. Manual Transmission in a 4-door, with the rest of the amenities, and high-spec engine. One of very few. Turbocharged Boxer engine. An honestly gutsy engine in said package, and designed on principal, not just "to fit the standard space." Not-FWD. Real AWD in a car. Better than even RWD for Iowa winters. Nice looking, and for the first time for Subaru. Some have not been bad, but Legacy looks GOOD, inside and out. These four make it a diamond in the rough.... but to continue. Reputation for reliability and endurance. (reputation that Subaru/FHI designs closer to aircraft tolerance than automotive tolerance...) High safety ratings on top of all of this... Not out of my price range for all of this... The legacy marks all of the sport sedan boxes. My gripes are surface details, and although important, don't change the fact that this car has the guts inside. Some other cars with the right paint and colors aren't much deeper than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 manual transsmission+wagon+AWD+power (turbo) (in that order) if they don't bring manual GT wagon back this Subaru is my first and last one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boost-Drive-Love Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Oh, t'was a double post I see.. so I'll paste my answer here: Because a horizontally opposed engine isn't defeating gravity nearly as much every time the pistons stroke, as it's I-4 or I or V6 engine counterparts. I have seen a legacy go over 350,000 miles with regular tuneups, and fliud maintenance. (Other small things in the way, but the engine wasn't rebuilt until a bit over 350K. Because the legacy just fetched a high saftey rating, evem among tough competition known for being top in saftey such as volvo.. There will be a 6 month old child, and growing in that back seat and her life is important to (us.) Because Boxer engine + Intercooled Turbo + All Wheel Drive + Decent looks = Boost, Drive, Love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucas569 Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 i like 1. the hp/tq 2.4 door (have kids) 3.bang for the buck 4.the potential for more hp/tq 5.awd (winters in ct suck) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Let me count the ways Owner since 74Bullet proof Reliability and AWDLove the low CG of the boxer engine / drivetrainLove the boxer engine "rumble"Go fast handlingLimited population appreciation (not a run-of-the-milll, vanilla Honda, Toyota, Nissan)Styling cues and executionTechnology infusion and fanatical over-engineeringI can strap the car on rather than just numbly sit in itModability (yes JohnAWD, that's a term, at least on this forum )Durability (probably a million miles - or more - to date with no issues)Am not afraid to send the family out in one (safe capsule)Complete and utter sleeper (take that Mr Jet Jockey C6)Every one puts a grin on my face - both for their individual personality and commonality across the company lineIt's not your father's Oldsmobile, Chevy, Ford, Dodge, etc.I go where others fear to go and/or can'tIt induces a happy glow every time I drive oneMy family thinks they're coolIf you drive one, you buy one (or should)Overall maintenance costs are lower than anything else I've ever owned.That's a start, I'm sure I'll think of many more. SBT - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicish22 Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 stick in a sedan was impressed as soon as i drove it (wasnt planning to buy one) woman wouldnt let me get a mustang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boost-Drive-Love Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 woman wouldnt let me get a mustang You got lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFromMass Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Having a family of 4 (4-door/safty) living in New England (AWD) and me being the primary driver employed professionally (luxury) wanting something sporty (250hp) made this $25k car the choice for me. Steven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftride Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 must haves: japanese MT wagon pluses: awd 250 HP 8.7" of clearance *vb gallery* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claw Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 It induces a happy glow every time I drive one That was the reason for me.. =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TYNY Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 for me, it was the test-drive that sold me = engine as #1 reason. AWD and looks were secondary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinjockey Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Primary 1. Wagon (few bicycles, skis, camping gear) 2. Reliability/Inexpensive repairs 3. Performance Secondary AWD Price Originally it was between an Audi or Wrx but was considering a BMW, Volvo or IS300 sportcross. After I realized I'd need a mid size wagon I knew the Lexus/Wrx were out. Kinda sad, really like the fitments of the Lexus, just a little weak on power. Magnum was too big. Volvo was a bore to drive, and had the worst ergonomics. Bimmer friends had their water pumps blow in the middle of longer trips and strand them (not to mention all the other service). In the end it was a pretty easy choice. Didn't help Audi that I was at the dealer 2-3 times and never got the time of day. So I went over to the subaru dealer and bought one full cash! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STi Boy Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 awd value loved the subaru rally vehicles way before i even knew how to drive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganymede Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 AWD acceleration luxury Japanese Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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