jaymesbry Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 Well I have been dying to try out the first "revision" of the legacy since I heard news of the minute changes so I headed over to Santa Monica Suburu to give it a try. The good: MUCH better wood trim on the inside. I wish I could have this trim in my car! FOLDING rear seats. I cant tell you how much I love it. The gauges look great too, except I would miss the rings around the temperature and gas gauge. Power comes on SMOOTH, didn't feel nearly as herky-jerky as my 05. (Then again it was an automatic, so maybe the automatics were always smoother? I dont really remember.) Stereo, Although there may be more buttons, it doesnt really look as bad as people say, and I cant wait to hear the SRS WOW system on a digital source. MPG Gauge: I guess its just me, but I always seem to drive a lot better with one of these gauges around. The bad: WHEELS, Definitely a step back in the looks department. To me they are OKAY, but people definitely seem to not like them. CENTER DISPLAY: The center display is ONLY a clock now. The Fuel range and avg MPG are displayed ONLY in the dashboard display. There is no more ET display. (This is the display that I would ALWAYS use) The OKAY: SI DRIVE: It does make a difference in the way the car goes about. I mode REALLY kills the power, and regular S mode seems to be normal. Super Sharp mode seems to put full boost earlier (As shown by the graphs in the in the speedometer.) FINAL VERDICT: Basically, this car just fills in all the little things that were missing since the 05 came out. Hopefully the 08 revision will finally get it perfectly right and ill be trading up! SIDE NOTE: Reza just got in a used white WAGON 5-SPEED! My goodness, sometimes I wish I would have gotten that instead of the sedan. Oh well, hopefully someone on these forums snatches it up quick! It needs to be in the hands of the enthusiast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 Great info - thanks! It's a silly little thing, but I use the ET function all the time, as well, and kind of miss it when I drive the other car. Seek first to understand, then to be understood. In other words: SEARCH before you post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Stoev Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 Do they have the '07 Spec B at Santa Monica? The local Subaru dealer (BIG VALLEY SUBARU) is not gonna get it in another month or two... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallispec Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 sounds cool -- i really dont get the SI drive, why would you ever drive around in I mode? (gas mileage?) I think the MPG gauge in the dash is sort of tacky, it was nice to switch to it in the center console when you wanted to see it --- but I dont think it's worth taking up space to be always visible. How was the climate control - did it behave any different than ours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suds2250 Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 My local dealer in Chicago had the 07 Spec B. Here are some pics. 335HP/360Tq VF-22/1820 clone with Meth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 It looks so much faster just sitting there.... Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanger Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 +1 for Reza at Santa Monica Subaru i test drove the 07 with jamesbry also!!! ○ ○ ○ Instagram: itshangertime :spin: ○ ○ ○ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfxdave99 Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 IBpeoplebuyspecBbadgeandputitontheir2.5i That badge adds 80HP my friend :lol::lol: If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough. - Mario Andretti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STi Boy Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 Great info - thanks! It's a silly little thing, but I use the ET function all the time, as well, and kind of miss it when I drive the other car. i love the ET when i commute in the morning or when i try to get to places in a certain amount of time..hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanger Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 IBpeoplebuyspecBbadgeandputitontheir2.5i i have B4 badge on my car, it adds 100HP:wub: ○ ○ ○ Instagram: itshangertime :spin: ○ ○ ○ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fallschirmjaeger Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 Bring back the ET display....and add the Average Speed display while you're at it Subaru! You'd think they could've added a few functions to the 'clock only' display, sheesh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFromMass Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 I have an AP and don't need the SI... Steven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th3Franz Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 What did you think of the gear ratios on the 6-speed? I think the USDM ratios on the WRX STi are all wrong, so maybe they made it better on the Spec B. -Franz The end of a Legacy http://www.youtube.com/th3franz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vimy101 Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 The torque is so good on the turbo boxer that, as one reviewer wrote, 6 gears would be too much and unnecessary. If 6th were a dedicated OD then maybe but it looks as if the new marginally taller 6th gear just replaces 5th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix96 Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 CENTER DISPLAY: The center display is ONLY a clock now. The Fuel range and avg MPG are displayed ONLY in the dashboard display. There is no more ET display. (This is the display that I would ALWAYS use) What?? 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...
davidsweet Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Subaru Intelligent Drive http://subaru.com.au/news/images/sI-drive1.jpg Subaru Intelligent Drive (SI-Drive) is introduced on turbocharged LibertyGT's and 3.0 litre Libertys and Outbacks, offering three different driving experiences in the same car. Drivers have the option to refine performance to suit their preferences. SI-Drive can optimize fuel efficiency and ride comfort in stop-start city traffic, produce a lively response in flowing freeway or town traffic, or a rapid sporty drive on the open road. It features three modes, each of which is clearly displayed on the instrument panel: http://subaru.com.au/news/images/sI-drive2.jpg Intelligent mode ensures gentle, smooth power output. It may contribute to greater economy in congested city driving at low to mid-speed, when teamed with a smooth driving style, or cruising on the freeway. Ideal for those searching for ride comfort and frugal fuel figures. Sport mode optimizes performance on city and highway drives. Good for routine, day-to-day driving. Sport # mode boosts engine revolutions for sharp, sporty driving (cannot be used while the engine is cold). Provides dynamic performance for true driving enthusiasts through highly responsive engine and throttle control. SI-Drive regulates the engine and transmission control units, and fine-tunes the electronic throttle control. http://subaru.com.au/news/images/sI-drive3.jpg The control button is installed on the centre console. By pushing the dial, Intelligent mode is set. Sport mode is activated by turning the dial left and Sport # mode by turning it right. There is also a steering wheel button to activate Sport # mode. The modes can be changed while the car is moving. The instrument panel includes an SI-Drive Multi-Function Display (MFD). This communicates vehicle behaviour in the different modes. It includes an Eco gauge and Shift-up indicator (manual-only). The needle of the Eco gauge stays in the green zone when fuel consumption is low, for the benefit of economy-minded drivers. Higher fuel consumption is indicated by the needle heading into the yellow zone. The MFD shows comprehensive information about the power characteristics of the chosen mode via a simplified torque curve. The Shift-up indicator, located in the tachometer on manual transmission models, uses a blinking indicator to advise the driver to change up a gear and save fuel when engine revolutions reach a certain level. Internal testing by Fuji Heavy Industries, the maker of Subaru vehicles, indicates a vehicle driven in Intelligent mode can record up to 10 per cent more range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmarko Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 <snip> Have any full pictures of the new instrument cluster? By those small portions of those pics, it looks pretty nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidsweet Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Here ya go: http://www.cars101.com/subaru/outback/outback2007photos.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmarko Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Here ya go: http://www.cars101.com/subaru/outback/outback2007photos.html Thanks! Actually, I think I like the layout of the 05-06's better. I just wish the 05's were a little cleaner in the actual speedometer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidsweet Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 No problem. I'm thinking about trading my 05 Dodge Magnum R/T AWD for an 07-08 model year Outback XT. The reason I did not get the 05-06 Outback over the Magnum was because the Outback didn't have the option I wanted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix96 Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Here ya go: http://www.cars101.com/subaru/outback/outback2007photos.html What a step in the wrong direction. I don't like the new gauges, I don't like what they've done with the trip computer/clock, I don't like the SI-drive knob, I don't like the stereo changes. I hate to sound so negative, but geez, the few changes that actually needed to be made could have been done so much better! 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...
zmarko Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 What a step in the wrong direction. I don't like the new gauges, I don't like what they've done with the trip computer/clock, I don't like the SI-drive knob, I don't like the stereo changes. I hate to sound so negative, but geez, the few changes that actually needed to be made could have been done so much better! I agree 100%. The only thing that needed fixing on the stock stereo in my opinion was a lack of satellite support and an Aux input (or 2 aux inputs if no satellite support). I like the layout of the 05 instrument cluster, it just needed to be cleaned up a bit (remove a bit of the white - I'll try and photoshop what I'm talking about). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STi Boy Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 i think the 07 instrument panel is too clustered with info like the si-drive modes, mpg guage. subaru should have made the center display with the same features and also display the si-drive modes there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmarko Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 I agree 100%. The only thing that needed fixing on the stock stereo in my opinion was a lack of satellite support and an Aux input (or 2 aux inputs if no satellite support). I like the layout of the 05 instrument cluster, it just needed to be cleaned up a bit (remove a bit of the white - I'll try and photoshop what I'm talking about). I snapped this pic from my cluster today, and did the speedo the way I think it looks better. Sorry, I used MS Paint, i thought I had photoshop installed on my comp, but aparently I don't. And sorry it's not done very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MangoGT Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 +1 for Reza at Santa Monica Subaru i test drove the 07 with jamesbry also!!! -400 for Reza at Santa Monica Subaru. He can't figure out out of state registration to save his life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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